The Countryside

I was invited by my sister-in-law this afternoon for an ocular inspection of some hectares of lot her friend is selling along a mountain. Although I was busy doing stuff in front of my PC, I decided to take my camera for a walk. ;-) The place we went to was really remote but we have researched that the area will be developed very soon. I've read in the newspaper two week ago that our government and a Japanese contractor already signed a contract to extend MRT from Edsa to San Jose del Monte. San Jose del Monte is a really big place but it's not developed. I did wonder why since it's very near Metro Manila. Now, I can smell development all around the place.

For now, let's visit the virgin mountain. I was greeted by this guy with a smile on my camera. Simply nice. You can see through him how life can be so simple and yet very happy. At this point, by the way, we have to walk and leave the pick-up truck somewhere out there. ;-)



I took like 20 shots of this guy on different angles since I have a homework re "man at work". I was going around the river for the right angle. :) I notice suddenly that the group I'm with is gone. Gotta catch up. It was kinda funny since after crossing the river and climbing a hill, there were three roads going to nowhere and I wonder where they are. I left my cellphone at home and I was thinking of shouting. But I feel no one will hear me or people who will hear me will just laugh at me. :-D So I just decided to go straight. Very remote. I crossed another river, ran over muddy hills, and good thing I found them. I wasn't wearing my slippers anymore since it was very slippery. But I did enjoy that. :)

We continued walking and I continued shooting.





Somewhere here, you'll see in the future about 200 hectares of MRT development and possibly another SM mall since Henry Sy has about 100 hectares here according to the realtor. There are also a lot of politicians with big names who own big properties here. No wonder... ;-)



While having a quick break, I continued looking for something interesting to shoot. Here it is. With God's perfect light, this guava will have to be a big star someday. ;-D



Here's a shot of the river on our way back...



I somehow didn't like the water in the river. Maybe because I experienced Coto Mines. :-D Looking forward of going into that place again someday. :)

Here's a very interesting subject I caught. A white gumamela. I'm not sure if it's very rare or maybe it's just me. :-D





Ok, it's 4 AM now. Time for bed. Goodnight. :)