One thing’s for sure, whole life insurance providers might blink at some of the means of transport we have in the provinces. Riding top side for instance, a common enough occurrence in most provinces in the Philippines, is definitely a dangerous practice. This is especially so on rough roads, and even on well paved highways where buses tend to go a lot faster. There are no seat belts. Methinks you need strong arms and legs to ride topside, which may be even similar to riding a bull at a rodeo.

I didn’t take this picture (although I wish I did). One of the engineers at Amilongan did three years ago. I just think it’s one of the coolest pics I’ve ever seen.

Para sa aking mga kamag-anak,
kung sakali lang namang gusto nyong malaman
kung ano ang gayak ko kung mamamalengke,
eto o.

Nature is what we know

But have no art to say,

So impotent our wisdom is

To Her simplicity.

–Emily Dickinson