Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Nostalgia at Kissing Rocks

 
There is nothing special about this beach, in fact, I've never been here for almost two decades. But that weekend in  September after we buried our grandmother, my siblings, cousins and I, had a sentimental yearning to see the beach of our childhood. This is where we frolicked during summer vacations, learned how to swim, chased hermit crabs, watched sunsets and dreamed of the world beyond Guimaras Strait. This stretch of seashore was our playground, from the Kissing Rocks to this rustic resort.  On those rocks, our grandmother taught us how to harvest and eat freshly shucked rock oysters. 

Nothing has changed around here except for a wider beach erosion, and the  nipa huts got older. The simplicity of life here is achingly sweet and familiar.

 




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15 comments:

Chubskulit Rose said...

Such a sweet memory of those kissing rocks, parang sa lugar namin noon. Ganyang gayan, nakakamiss yung mga nipa huts, masarap magnap twing hapon.. Hay naku hehehe, nahohomesick tuloy ako wahhhh. I added it in the link sis.

Jenn Valmonte said...

Ang ganda ng lugar... The first picture looked very serene and calm.

My nostalgia post is right HERE.

Verns said...

Ilongga ka Miranda? Baw... ang grandparents ko are from Calinog... pero waay nako ka bisita dira... hehehe.. mine is up at Petty Things In Life

Lady Patchy said...

the place looks serene and peaceful.

charmie said...

calm and peaceful.. beautiful scenery:)

Karen Chayne said...

wow! sobrang ganda nga ng view! nakakarelax...

by the way, please check out my entry, My Pink Mobile Phone Collection.. thanks sis!

David said...

It's a beautiful place

My Nostalgia

Mel_Cole said...

I long to swim a beach when I saw your scenic picture, sis. Yeah, it has been two years for me haven't swim in one, but good for you that you came back to your ancestral place. My condolences to your Grandmother's passing.

Marice said...

where is this place sis?? looks really nice!

im your newest follower!

Unknown said...

wow ang ganda ng place...parang ang sarap tumira dyan...

thanks sa visit and comment sis.

Clarissa said...

Gosh!Na-miss ko na naman ang pinas at parang probincya namin ang place na yan.Love the place soo much!!
Sorry to hear bout your GrandMa,LM...

Here's my late nostalgia,hope you can still visit when you have the time:
http://ties-bonding.blogspot.com/2010/07/nostalgia-simple-wedding-reception-in.html

AC said...

wow! ang ganda ganda naman sa lugar nyo... malayo kame sa dagat kaya di ko yan naranasan... ang saya saya siguro noh? tapos laging fresh ang ulam... haay... kahit ako mamimiss ko yan lalo na mga happenings with cousins and friends..

Unknown said...

I think this is a fabulous place I would love to visit.

☺lani☺ said...

ang ganda!

FilMasons NSW said...

Great pictures & story... I like the way the place hasn't changed & 'corrupted' by 'development'. hopefully it stays that way.

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