A Simple Interpretation of Punta Fuego

They call this place Punta Fuego, a Spanish name.

“Punta” in English means a tip or point (in this particular case, of land), and “fuego” means fire. “Punta Fuego” is hard to translate, but “Fire Point” is probably a close literal translation.

Historical references cite the Battle of San Diego, which was fought on these waters between Spanish and Dutch forces in 1600, as the origin of the name.

But I’m not a historian, my interpretation is simpler.

The setting sun turns into a ball of fire, and the land and sea and sky become punta fuego.

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(In the province of Batangas in the Philippines.)
Elemental

The Hidden Beach

Down below, under the cliff
Wind blowing the ocean on the rocks
Wet earth, shimmering in the sun
Waves grinding shells into sand.

 

On the island of Bohol in the Philippines.

Elemental
Shimmer

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
– Dylan Thomas

Specially in summer.

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(On the island of Bohol in the Philippines.)
Textures
Shimmer

Satisfaction

“To be able to look back upon one’s life in satisfaction is to live twice.”
– Khalil Gibran

(On the island of Bohol in the Philippines.)
Satisfaction

The Passing of Time Is Timeless

Photo taken many years ago with a film camera near West Kirby, England, where the River Dee meets the Irish Sea.

Delta

haiku 5/25

quickly fading light
I always seem to catch
last surf of the day

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Evanescent

Unmoored But Not Adrift in El Nido, Palawan

El Nido is a “managed resource protected area” in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is 420 kilometers or about an hour’s plane ride from Manila.

It has 45 islands and islets, each one a quiet corner to get unmoored from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One can while away the day on a boat, not to go adrift, but perhaps get back one’s bearings.

Or, when the day is done, simply enjoy the sunset, in a place where no one is in a hurry, not even the sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on the shore.

The day is long, as it should be, because when the days are long, then life is long too.

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Unmoored
Adrift
Natural Heritage