Voyage Of The Balangay

Most of my last two weeks was spent sweating out in this humid weather in a makeshift dry dock at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. I was shooting the construction of a replica of the Balanga, an ancient wooden boat used by early Filipinos. Members of the Everest Expedition Team, lead by Art Valdez, will sail this boat and attempt to go around the Philippines, through South East Asia, and eventually all the way to Africa. I will try and follow, and shoot photos of the journey, as much as my time and resource would allow. Check my story in Demotix for details.

Back On The Grid

I won't even bother to explain my absence, not just from this blog, but also from my typical life. Except for some professional engagements, I have not really been traveling or doing a lot of photography. It can be called a lot of things: getting some space to gather myself, a major time management crisis, or just plain lethargy. In any case, it's time to get off the bed and step outside again.