In Photos: Random Shots While Lurking At The Forest

Featuring my baby girl, of course. Because she is my favorite subject. :) 

She was just as thrilled as I was to be able to take in some fresh air and be surrounded by a good amount of greens. 

We also took time to explore the inhabitants if this forest. She's always curious, full of questions. I had to ask her more than a few times to keep it down a little. Kids are great companions; you will never get bored.

As for me, you know I've read Paolo Coelho's Brida and I just recall scenes from that book whenever I end up in a forest. Anyway.

Little Critters :)

Sure, the forest is filled with some creepy crawlies both friendly and not. However, my lens weren't quick enough for them. Too bad. I just happened to catch this one and I don't even know its name. It's a bug, I guess. It has a bluish-gray body with six orange colored legs. Quiet pretty. 

Hello Mr. Bug, how are you today? Alam kaya ni Kuya Kim kung ano an scientific name mo?

Plants, Trees and Wild flowers
My daughter has always been in awe of this very responsive and sensitive plant. And why not?

The shy plant. Makahiya or mimosa.

I also introduced her to our national leaf: the Anahaw. Well, we found a fallen one and she turned it into an umbrella.

Anahaw.

Coconuts are in abundance here but you have to meet the Pili tree. :) It's the source of our beloved pili candies and brittle. But getting the nut doesn't come easy, as you can see. The tree is uber tall and kinda hard to climb. And that's just the start of it because the nut is kinda hard to crack. Phew!

The good ol' Pili tree.

Some would prefer to call these as weeds but they add beauty too by breaking the monotony of greens. Just like the little bug earlier, I don't know what too call them too. :) Don't they look pretty?

The forest's little ornaments.

My little girl is tired after half a day's exploring.

Thank God for the shade and the unconventional seat.

And she's like, K THNKS BYE!

Haha

XO,

Carissa