An afternoon at the fortress

Photos show some students I chanced upon near the belfry while waiting for visitors of the Punta Diamante this 14th of August at the parish grounds of St. James the Greater in Bulusan.

The belfry, locals simply call as the kampanaryo, is the most prominent structure of the diamond-shaped Punta Diamante fortress that encloses the church grounds of around 2 hectares.

Related post:

https://bulusanruralvagabond.wordpress.com/2013/08/16/punta-diamante-bulusans-testament-to-a-glorious-past/

Photos: Alma P. Gamil
            Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines

Carabao ride

Marvin (photo) riding their family'scarabao in the village of Santa Barbara is a veteran carabao shepherd. "He is almost of the same age as our carabao. He literally grew up with the carabao as his playmate that is why the bond between the two is  so strong," says his father.

Marvin giving me some tips on how to easily mount the carabao.

There was a feeling of calmness and relaxation the moment I sat on the 'siya' -- a contraption for carabao riders made of rattan and old banig that serves a cushion.

I waited for her (the carabao is a she) to finish the grazing before roaming around the pili grove. 

Location: Pili grove in Barangay Santa Barbara, Bulusan, Sorsogon

Date: July 12, 2014

Photos by Jomabel Fulo