Thursday, February 18, 2010

THE ROYAL SUNSET OF BORACAY ISLAND


One thing is sure -- you will get a gorgeous view of Boracay's sunset right there on the beach. That's what I did (for the three days we were there).... I would sit on the beach, feet playfully sifting the cool sand, and my eyes keenly looking out at the distant horizon waiting for old Sol as she got ready to exit the day. I watched with greater interest and anticipation as the skies prepared itself setting the stage for the Grand Dame's performance.

And Lo! the show began. I was not disappointed, not at all. Here recorded in all of her glory -- magnificently different everyday with beauty unsurpassed -- are the many faces of the royal sunset of Boracay Island.









Do you know what a sunset tells me? It tells me that life is okay, that we can survive the many pitfalls strewn our way, that we need not bash our heads trying to figure out what to do because it always gets solved in the end one way or another by us or something or someone or Somebody up there, that we get more results with a jar of patience than with a huge truck of hustling and bustling until our heads and hearts hurt, and that when the chips are down let's trust in our inner strength hope and faith to make it one more day. Just one more day -- that can make a whole lot of difference. Anything is possible, so give yourself that one more day - Mom would always tell me that. Looking at a sunset always makes me cry.... not because I feel sorry for myself but because I know that like the glorious sunset I too am going to rest my soul for the night .... and too like old Sol will rise in the early morn and shine brilliantly so much more than ever before. Then I would see Mom smiling approvingly at me riding on the colors of a magnificent sunset. This time the royal sunset of Boracay Island.


Note: In the next 'ish.. family time :-)


17 comments:

  1. Hi Tita. Beautiful pictures. Reminds me of days when things were okay. You made me teary-eyed. True, sunsets are a promise of a better tomorrow. The light does not die but moves on to provide warmth and comfort to those still in darkness. Just a little wait and the blessing of its glorious rays will be felt again. Life is grand and it is a decision to live it grander.

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  2. Beautifully said! Wisdom at its core. Yup, that's my future son-in-law Danes. :-) I like this line ---- "Life is grand and it is a decision to live it grander." And so will we!! You bet we shall!!! :-)

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  3. Lovely pictures and a great post to compliment em!Just loved it :)
    Looking frward to the next one!

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  4. Delighted to see you, Sana! and glad that you liked the pictures. It's even prettier up close watching it as you stand on the shore with your feet in calm cool pristine waters of the sea. Simply such a gorgeous experience! :-)

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  5. Mr.Daniel has said it well.It cannot be improved upon.There is a lesson in sunset that no darkness or sorrow is forever and that brightness and sunshine is always around the corner and as you have put it nicely only a jar of patience is needed.The pics are a feast to the eyes.Nature has endowed us with unsurpassing beauty if only we look around as you did for three days

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  6. Thank you for your lovely comment, KP. I truly appreciate this inspiring line from you --- "There is a lesson in sunset that no darkness or sorrow is forever and that brightness and sunshine is always around the corner.." :-)

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  7. Hi Elen,
    Yes, sunset, when I look at it carefully, does make me a little sad for a while - because it signifies end and every end is followed by a beginning - and that's something to look forward to.

    Great pictures.

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  8. this is so pretty and your post peaceful...calming...reassuring. Have a great weekend. Sarah

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  9. Thanks for a lovely comment, Indra. Nice to see you again. :-) Hope your week is coming along just fine. Blessings to you.

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  10. Hi Sarah,

    Delighted to see you! :-) You gave me my smile today. Thank you for your lovely visit and kind words. God bless you and your family.

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  11. They are some of the most fabulous sunset pictures I have ever seen. Love them!

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  12. How can you write so much without getting repetitive?

    Even the sun sets..not your pen

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  13. Hi Eternally Distracted,

    I agree... so fabulous! And it is even more so up close in real time. Those pictures were taken by my daughters with their digital cam. How much more can a professional photographer do with his camera! :-)

    Thanks for this lovely visit.
    Have a pleasant day.

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  14. Hi LP,

    Thank you for such lovely and kind words! That's a wonderful compliment, :-) Delighted by your visit. Needed a smile today :-) so thanks. Take care and God bless you.

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  15. HI DEAR FRIENDS!

    MY COMPUTER IS TAKING A VACATION... SHORT OR LONG I HAVE NO IDEA AT THIS POINT. :-) BUT IT CAN'T BE THAT LONG. LOLS SOONEST THINGS ARE BACK TO NORMAL AGAIN I SHALL RESUME THE WRITING. I HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE WHEN I RETURN. TAKE CARE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL!

    ELLEN :-)

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  16. Ellen,

    Read all pending posts. I felt as if I was there with you all enjoying the heavenly sights as your writing and photographs did make it that way. Yes, life is like a day of sunshine and we must all be happy at the time when Sun has to set. God is best judge of what is good for us and guides us with love & care.

    Take care

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  17. Hi Jack. Love it that you're here. :-) Oh how i love those lines at the end of your message. I agree a hundred percent. Thanks for coming by. I'll be posting the next segment in a few days. Probably it will be the last one on the Boracay family holiday. :-) It was truly a wonderful vacation and i feel good sharing it here on the blog with my friends.

    Take care too and God bless.

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