This photo was taken at Virgin Island. It is located miles from the island of Panglao. It is inhabited and a nice place to take a dip or just to pose for the camera like we did but our story begun when....
My friends and I were so caught up with our work that we decided to take a time off and drift to a place far from home. A place where we could find some solace to rejuvenate our mind, body and soul. A place where we could be ourselves as friends and enjoy our youth while we can. We thought of Bohol - one of the wonderful islands of the Philippines. Eventually, after more than a month and thorough planning, we were able to hit the place by boat, overnight.
Our stay was filled with activities. We went caving, swimming, snorkling, island hopping and even, making a bonfire and roasting mallows in one of the evenings there. Because of these and some other unmentioned motions made the whole nine yards all worthwhile. We were so hooked up with the dazzling sights and enchanting white beaches that it took us some hours to realize that our 4-day vacation is to end and in any moment, the grandfather's clock would strike to remind us that our time is over. Like Cinderella turning to her life again, and like the coach turning to a pumpkin at 12 midnight, we too, will be back to our place, back to the life of juggling career, family, friends and other commitments. Back to the world that brings stress, anxiety, pleasure, pain, hurt and/or success or to some, another set of happiness and fulfillment.
Yet, no matter how busy we are, we sometimes pause and think of our adventure and often, we think of where to venture again, as friends.
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