(Photos: Brian Sahagun. Other credit to Francis, Deneb)
In the Beginning, rocks were formed. The land was called Earth (sometimes Pundakit beach). Then rock was found to be too hard, a counter form was created in the outline of water. The water was called Sea. Or sometimes Zambales sea. Big waves crashing against the rocks. Breaking shades and making daze.
In the Beginning, there were pine trees. Anawangin pine trees (–are they really pine trees? Baguio locals might contest.)
In the Beginning, there was Chris and Jane. But no apples to act as the forbidden fruit. Only Bananas. From a box. With Bangus fish and rice. And Vinegar too.
In the Beginning, there were no caddies, so Chris and Jane had to carry their own stuff. No tips too.
In the Beginning, hair has to be put up to attract wandering eyes of this Chris fellow looking for monkeys high up on pine trees as a form of entertainment.
In the Beginning, Chris fellow gives a smug smile (refer to photo) while placing an unassuming hand on Jane’s back.
In the Beginning, there are already Paparazzis.
Paparazzis mean photographers who look good while taking really great pictures. And sometimes get to date Britney Spears too.
In the Beginning, a lighthouse is to be discovered through hard labor of walking in the scorching heat with a rewarding lunch after.
In the Beginning, when you get smacked by crashing waves, you talk to a higher being.
In the Beginning, water from the Sea cannot be drunk. Lime Gins are then created by the genius Hand. It is the glowing fountain of youth. It is the Beginning of Wisdom.
In the Beginning, there was only darkness. Then flickers of light were created. And then there was music… and chanting…
From a faraway distance, chants are vividly heard…
“I wanna take you away… Let’s escape into the music… DJ let it play… I just can’t refuse it… Like the way you do this… Keep on rockin’ to it… Please don’t stop the… Please don’t stop the music. “
