Crocodile Park, Davao

When I heard about Crocodile Park, I thought I would only see crocodiles but there were a few other animals, too. The place was like a small zoo, but with a lot of crocodiles, thus the name. I felt really sad for some of the animals I saw there, like the male and female orangutan, who had a small cage and they were scraping their teeth on a banana peel trying to get whatever was left of it. That was really heart-breaking to see, and that scene keeps playing in my mind as I look at these photos. The least they could've done was give them a lot of food seeing that they've already caged them in cold steel bars. But then again, perhaps the park didn't have sufficient funds to give the animals better natural-looking cages and unlimited supply of food, but still... it was a sad to think about it. It would be better to put them back in the wild.

It was ironic that they posted animal and nature related quotes on some of their benches. One of the signs said:

"Those who wish to pet and baby wildlife, love them. But those who respect their natures and wish to let them live their natural lives, love them more." ~ Edwin Way Teale

A friend of mine pointed out that it is ironic. Indeed it is. For a zoo, who keeps animals in cages, remind people how they should love those who set animals free to live their natural lives.

Slowly touching

Some of my favorite images from my Palawan visit are these beach shots of my feet. I couldn't help but take pictures because i absolutely love the sand there! it's not white, a little tan to yellowish shade but it's as fine as any sand can be. It was also the day when the sun finally shone early that morning (as the past days have been nothing but dark clouds and rain) and so its warmth just felt really good on my skin. It really was such a beautiful morning but sadly, that was our last few hours before leaving.

The sun has always been my friend. I could never take good pictures without it.

Tribu K'Mindanawan, Davao

During my visit to Davao, we stopped by and explored this village called Tribu K'Mindanawan. I love the cultural elements of the village that really showed how the natives of Mindanao lived. Mindanao, by the way, is a major region of the Philippine archipelago situated at the south. It was like an outdoor museum. There weren't a lot of people during our visit. I did appreciate everything i saw there because that was the first time i'd set foot in Mindanao and it really made me feel that i got to visit a new place.

They have a restaurant which also has a native feel to it. Pillows as seats and tables made of bamboo along with a lot of other intricate details. Outside the village are some shops that sell souvenir items like bracelets, necklaces, clay jars and others.