I was looking at old photos and found this, taken in 2012 when we went to Anilao, Batangas with my sister and brother-in-law. Now I’m usually quite lazy posting in Social Media but there was something dramatic and melancholic about this photo that I wanted to share it (and since it was a good find from my photo archives).
A friend messaged me and said she was looking for a beachfront house she could rent for a month, preferably with high speed internet so she can continue working from home in that new location. My mind wheels began turning and for the first time in a long time I checked out Stays in AirBnB (because these days I usually just go to Online Experiences). I thought of good beaches within Luzon, Philippines, and checked out what’s out there. I was surprised to see beach resorts open for accommodation now. It was surreal. I checked only Bolinao in Pangasinan because I remember its white sand and it’s high time to go back there. I found beachfront villas but alas, no internet. D also pulled me back to reality and said it’s still a bit risky to go. While it was fun daydreaming, I took it as a sign.
So, back to reminsicing on my couch. Anilao, Batangas is about a couple of hours’ drive from Metro Manila and is the scuba diving haven. I completed my open water diver course here, and did about three dives. I can’t even remember why I stopped. I think it was because my attention shifted to overseas travels and I developed vertigo. The last few years I have just been snorkeling. If there is a chance soon I’d like to brush up on scuba diving, retake my course and hum A Whole New World once again as I swim underwater amidst colorful corals and fish.
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Beautiful photos, I hope you get a chance to revisit and have a do over of your scuba diving experiences. (Now I have Under the Sea stuck in my head LOL) Stay healthy and stay safe – it will be there when it is safer to travel and visit.
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Thank you Carol! Scuba diving is such an out of this world experience – the beauty of the life under the sea is so captivating. Something to look forward to after all this indeed!
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For sure!
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well there are definitely worse places to work from! 🙂
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True!
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It just reminded me the time I went to get my Open water certificate and couldn’t float for 10 minutes!! It is quite hilarious to think about that time!
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For me I struggled with hovering. Good thing my instructor was very supportive.
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Good for you. Glad you able to get through the training.
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I have been to Anilao twice but that was a long time ago.
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Come to think of it, I think the last time I’ve been there was 2012! Almost a decade ago…wow time sure flies.
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Fun post Mrs Wayfarer! I’d also like to wake up by the beach someday with high speed internet. Lol.
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That’ll be awesome, won’t it? The waves are calling me!
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Yaaas
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