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It was four years ago when I last visited the famous Boracay with the DDB people. I went to Boracay last summer with Reggie and his cousins. Things have changed on the island but so have I. I return not only as an Art Director, but also as the Artist Chef. :-)
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Gazing at the beautiful sunset and glancing at some scenes that are still the same through the years. Then again, a lot of things changed for the worse. It's too crowded and the improper garbage disposal makes me sad.
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With Carrone, Donna, Lorraine and yours truly, The Artist Chef.
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Powdering myself with the soft and white Boracay's sand. I can't help but smile because of the new red Calvin Klein shades that replaced my old red eyeglasses.
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I posed in this same spot at Waling-Waling Beach Hotel back in 2003.
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We had fun eating at different restos in BORA like, Mango Ray restaurant, Hawaiian Barbecue, Gastof & Michel's Crepe. But I had so much fun with Manana and Cafe Mediterranean. I just love mexican and mediterranean food.
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I'm glad that Cafe Mediterranean invaded Boracay already.
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This photo was taken at Jonah's where Reggie and I ordered their famous shakes. After we finished the shakes Reggie fell asleep and then this butterfly landed on his shoulder. I immediately got the camera to capture the moment then Reggie woke up with this reaction...
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I always see photos of couples in gettyimages and other stock photography sites with poses somehow similar to this. I just had to have my own version!
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This is Reggie having skimboarding lessons with the very nice kiddo.
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This is my photo opt with the local Boracay kid. Thank you kiddo for being nice and for patiently teaching me and Reggie the ways of skimboarding.
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Nice to relax and take a nap in front of the beach ... 'til my next Boracay visit.