Saturday, June 17, 2006

respite: blue coral

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For the annual Kestrel company outing, we selected the Blue Coral resort in San Juan, Batangas. As is tradition (in the spirit of the classic JLA/JSA team-ups), my brother's architectural company, JKF-DDC, joined us for two days of fun and sun. Of course, the trip there nearly slew all my brain cells because I loathe protracted road trips. We left Manila at 6:30AM, stopped for breakfast along the way, and got to the resort at half past ten.

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It was lovely (I'd say worth the trip but people will interpret that as a go-signal to coerce me to tag along - but it was wonderful). Camera in hand, I walked around the entire place, wanting to improve my meager skills as a photographer. This monkey was a great subject.

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Feeling like a nature photographer, I got up and close with the various creatures. I just feel bad that my shots of the eagle and the frenzied carps did not turn out as well as this one. I like the colors and the irridescence.

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Sage wasted no time getting into the water, determined to make the best sand castle in the world. With her water wings, she serenely floated in the sea.

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I indulged Vin's fantasy of renting a jet ski by art directing the shot. We didn't, of course, given the astronomical sum - P3,500 per hour. But the Japanese visitors plowed the water with abandon.

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Nikki took time off from the sun to do some work. She's judging entries in a literary competition.

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Rickey, my brother, is loads of fun and is one of the best traveling companions.

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I love taking pictures of my little girl.

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Hiyas, Gabby and Desire

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Tanned and happy

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Vin took this shot of me.

I'm tired but recharged!