SANTORINI PARK PHOTO DIARY II

     

It took a while for me to put these second batch of intensely hued photos together but ta daaaa here goes...

I've always daydream about Greece, the idea of a park similarly constructed to Santorini in Greece made my feet set to the place. After the immense amount of time allocated to meet and greet with the elephants, I couldn't allow to leave Thailand without getting a glimpse of the park,located in Cha-am, Phetchaburi so it was my idea actually to rush ourselves here. Spent the day walking around the village area where brands, palatable food, bring home items exist. Traveling gives me the controlled freedom to land on a foreign place having the experience of different existential of minds. The place spins me around, all things built here is a definite version of awesome if you are a photo bomb enthusiast. The first part of my Santorini photo diary wasn't enough to justify my appreciation for the park so I guess these second post of illustrations suffice it. On the other hand  since it was a weekday we weren't able to experience performances and the haven of handicrafts which happens during the weekend art market. If you got questions in mind ask me here or any experience of the weekend art market here please do share it with me, been dying to know. 

Reminding myself to pack sunscreen when I have a chance to visit the place again, the sunny weather on my skin just gave human body secretions of water in my pores. 

ROOFTOP

 

photo by: Ian Criman

Situated on a rooftop, overlooking skyscrapers, indeed I am back to habitually existing in my habitat again. These days the weather temperature in Manila seems to be much colder than I thought, a perfect reason for me to wear this Cheap Monday jeans. Jeans I literally contemplated if I should buy it or not but ended up buying it anyway.  A rule which I have injected on myself if I keep on anxiously thinking of a certain item might as well get over it and purchase.  Not much of being a denim enthusiast but I guess I’m back to loving pants again these days. Aside from the jean rambling thoughts I have, I spent my days fixating with Olive (or gff as we term each other that way J) on where to go next, you know that sudden urge of exploring another city anticipating on beautiful sights to capture. I literally have no idea, do you? 

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FEEDING MY IMAGINATION

Wearing Forever 21 blouse, Vintage denim shorts from Bangkok, Cloyd Heels, Louis Vuitton Bag.

These elephants have been hidden for quite some time in my hard drive. Days were kind of busy since I've arrived from my trip recently in Hong Kong. As I arranged my files I came across these huge and cute (how ironic to describe) elephants that which I just have to post next. These elephants were acting like babies waiting to be fed by tourists, definitely they enjoy that much attention. 

The photos reminded me of how much time I was on the car patiently waiting to arrive at Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo. When I was a kid I usually see elephants on television but the beauty of travelling to different places makes imagination seem reality instead of thinking it all inside your head, it is actually real and you could see what they are. 

THAILAND PHOTO DIARY

 Walking around Bangkok during my Thailand trip last year was just freakishly awesome. I don't know why my Thailand diary was up first to post this week but maybe I am kind of missing the elephants and Baskin Robbins.  I can't described how child-like my happiness was seeing elephants and getting to ride on them. Moreover feeding an elephant which would be my next post. Wearing the almost comfiest outfit I got in my suitcase which was a georgette silk polo blouse and a vintage short which I bought in Bangkok such a smart decision since the weather was pretty humid during that time. Getting lost in the city, being thought of as a Thai, watching elephants do breakdance and elephants playing football were just crazy but all in all a surreal experience. You shouldn't miss riding the fast and whirlwind boat ride in the floating market, not much of the scenery but more of the feeling of air in the skin and flipping of hair.  

BASKED IN THE SUNSET

Photos by: Meng Amihan

At a certain time of the day it is a pleasure to bask in the sunset. The warmth and glow of the sun seems to be a gift of nature. I spent a lovely time around the sugar plantation in Bacolod. I don't know why but sunset never fails me to derive enjoyment out of that moment. Sometimes it is worth to drive myself away from the hustle and bustle of city life and engross in grass lawn, plantation, and sunset. Just nature. 

RUINS

Photos by: Meng Amihan

The queer appreciation of walking in the middle of extensive sugar plantation stands the timeless burned Mansion of the Lacson's called The Ruins, in Talisay City, Bacolod. Knowing the idea that we are heading to a sugar plantation I wore the comfiest outfit I’ve got in my suitcase. The Terranova cotton jacket was intended to be worn to protect myself from the heat of the sun. I just can’t help but over share the beautiful photos captured in the late afternoon.

My endorphins were up just by roaming and watching the Italian structured Mansion. There isn’t really much to do in the Ruins except wander around the beautiful Mansion, play golf in the mini golf area, and run around the extensive grass lawn.

Beyond the aesthetics of the Mansion lies the foundation of historic stories but I leave it up to you to listen and have a first-hand experience on how it is being told by the tourist guide (P.S. you could search in YouTube hell yeah he is famous for his humor).