(A Glimpse of) The Real Island Life

And a couple of hours later, we were back in our AC van to be driven back to our resort as we prepare

for a feast of fresh seafood feast and other Filipino food goodness. Alongside us was a jeepney

sardine-packed with people and cargo, some of whom are on the top deck (notice the young girl

sitting on the roof), ready to take people back to their homes after a day's grind.

This would turn out to be one of my favorite pictures of the trip. When I shot this photo,

the people in the jeepney preparing to leave were all smiles and good humor - some were waving.

And there it was - the classic Filipino resilience that has gained us respect all over the world.

Tough situations, tough day at work - these got nothing on the Filipino spirit.

I have not encountered anything like this anywhere else lately,

and perhaps this reason alone is enough reason to want to come back.

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