"Nature is not a place to visit, it is home."
-Gary Snyder
Out of 7,107 islands of my country, I will share to you the place where my mother was born-a province labeled as The Heart of the Philippines: Marinduque.
The province of Marinduque has the shape of the human heart hence its nickname. It is also known for its Moriones Festival being held every year during holy week where people replicates the garb of biblical Roman soldiers.
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From the main island of Luzon, you have to get on a 3-hour ferry ride from Dalahican Port, Lucena City to reach this beautiful island.
(Fellow steemians, meet my beautiful mother!😁)
“One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time."
-Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) German-born Swiss novelist, and poet.
This is my uncle's humble abode in Pawa, Boac, Marinduque. I was told that you can leave your house unlocked and no one will dare to steal anything from the inside because people are made of sugar, spice and everything nice (The powerpuff girls! Ha ha ha! Just kidding).
Life is simple but people always wear a smile and are contented.
THE HIDDEN GEM
Behind this province's simplicity lies many untouched beaches and I was lucky enough to explore one. Just an hour away from the its capital, Boac, is the town of Gasan. From there, another 20-minute boat ride will bring you to one of the Tres Reyes Islets.
White sand, clear water, fresh air, and calm sea...ahhhhh...what more can you ask for?
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To see more of the beautiful beaches of Marinduque, you may click here.
And that's it! A glimpse of what this island has to offer. I hope my travel blog made you want to book a flight to the Philippines to see it for your self. If you're interested in visiting Marinduque, please feel free to post a comment and I will be very much willing to answer all your queries!
Just like what we always say...
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~Thanks!✌