Acting and Hiking

Spent most of last week helping out at one of COSCA's Summer Immersion Program in Sitio Karahome Bulacan. Made a few frames along the way.

The Tokina 12-24 and the new laptop made out prety well. The NG back pack kicked ass once again. I got a little nervous when i had to hump the pack for a few hours with the laptop in it. It seems to have survived the two days of trekking without any serious damage(I'm using it right now so I guess if it's broke its not major).

Connecting to the net was a bit of a bitch. Was able to connect a few time to check mail and stuff but the signal fluctuated alot. Still, atleast I know I have the capability if and when i need it. The laptop makes the pack a bit heavier but its use pretty much makes it worth the effort.

Still looking for a Cardbus CF card reader. No one seems to know what it is. I guess I'm staying with the Epson as an active backup and file transfer device til I find one.

Anyway, less blab, more pictures, this is a photo blog.

Participants for this SIP were all from the Harlequin Theater Guild. They were nice kids all around. Being around them made me feel a little old. Guess that shit catches up to everyone.

Some of the kids scribbled a thank you note for the teachers outside the door to the teacher's shack. Thought that was kinda sweet.

I liked this scene for some reason. Found the dichotomy pretty interesting. All the bricks to build and still the house is thatch.

Shot the last one on the way to check out the water pipes put in by DLSU students some time ago. We found it in a sorry state. People slapped on taps way up in the hills near the source and almost no flow gets to the village as a result of the taps.

Getting to the source was pretty difficult. Didn't bring any water. Ended up drinking from the pipe's holes before we applied the patches. Kuya Maning and I needed a breather after the walk.

First sunset at the sit. Have a few raw files from the D100 but haven't gotten to processing them yet.

Didn't really get her name, she always smiled at me though.

Baro, he was fun. Damn fast on the trail on the way to the river.

What is it with the wind and cooking fires? The wind always seems to throw a faceful of smoke whichever direction in your face.

Went to the river wednesday and thursday. First for a look-see then for the real thing.

The sun was in our face most of the way going, but it did make for some gnarly landscapes.

Last day there was Showcase Day. The kids put on a pretty good show.

The goodbyes got a bit sticky and folks started crying all around. Kids, moms, dads, La Salle students, even our faculty dude.......

Last frame.

Hope this reaches you all well.

next up is the Lian Batangas SIP, that place holds a special place in my heart.

That's where I hooked up with my better half.

She's currently pissed at me coz i won't be around for mom's day. Will be in Nueva Ecija volunteering for Akbayan.

Peace out!