Magical Batanes

If a genie would appear before me with the promise that he would take me anywhere in the world, I would ask him to take me to nowhere else but beautiful Batanes. 

I had been struggling with something personal a few days leading to our Batanes trip. I was close to having the whole trip cancelled but thought otherwise because Dan and I didn't want our hard-earned money to go to waste. Furthermore, I knew I needed a well-deserved hiatus to take my mind off all the emotional stress that hounded me (and is still hounding me to this day). 

So we flew to the northernmost tip of the Philippines to get away from everything. As I was taking in all the breathtaking sights of the island, I realized how a change of scenery can alter one's disposition and mindset. I learned to appreciate everything  because I allowed myself to see places with fresh eyes, and hear sounds with an open heart. 

The four days we spent in Batanes calmed my spirit and restored my faith. If the people of Batanes can be genuinely happy with the little resources that they have, stripped of the modern conveniences that we all have been accustomed to, I can be as happy. 

A heart that is at peace fears nothing. So to the Future whose plans I will never know, I am ready!