Rice Fields Honeymoon’s over, we now leave the Philippines islands. There is no photos; seawater and phones don’t mix well :/ There is just these humble drawings I made from memory. I hope you enjoyed these glimpses of places, peoples[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Tarsier Introducing the stars of Bohol : Tarsiers! I’m just gonna leave you some facts that speaks for themselves: They are the size of your fist, no more. They’re not marsupials but primates. Their brain is smaller than one of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Heliconia rostrata The name’s Heliconia rostrata. I read it came from south America, then emigrated in many tropical places, including the Philippines Islands.It’s quite large, and so brightly colored one can think it’s made from plastic.It’s a generous plant, storing[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Monitor Lizard Monitors lizards are a sight to behold. They look like terrestrial dragons, and first encounters often comes as a shock.With their sheer monstrous size and reptilian motions, they stood in your way, predator in ambush, ready to attack[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cocktails It’s been so long since I tasted cocktails. Months without a drop of alcohol. (Or coconuts for that matters.)I miss the subtle arrangement of flavors, the bliss of vertigo, the glamour of colored reflections within the glasses.On the other[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Heron Do you intend to finish your plate sir?And you, Lady, will you eat that?No reason, no reason.I’m just asking.Nane’s Georges, by the way. I live here in Pamilacan.So… You’ve finish eating, right? /* Pencil doodle on A6 sketchbook –[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wicker Chair You’ll find fine artisans everywhere in the Philippines. Wicker craft is omnipresent, and makes excellent and lightweight furniture. When everyday tools are handmade, you have more respect for them than for mass produced one. It’s because they require[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bar on the beach Sit with us, and drink something. Maybe a cold San Miguel, or a fresh coconut ?Little doves come to see us, not to get treats, but to sip some fresh water from the fountain.The waves’ song[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pamilacan Taking matters in their own hands, Pamilacan island’s inhabitants manage themselves. There’s a lot to do: securing water access, tourism, plantations, constructions, electricity, security… These little agoras are made for peoples in charge to gather and decide. Their names[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Coron Garden Wherever life leads you, I hope there’s flowers inYou may have seen marvels and wonders of the bestAt the end of the day, may the place where you restcovered with simple grass to dip your sore feet in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…