September 10, 2010

[SkyWatch] Provincial backwater?

Or tropical paradise?

Last weekend, driving along a pretty country road in Oriental Mindoro (introduced here), it appeared as if pure fluffy clouds were reaching down to greet us warmly.

Mindoro, 2010

We reached a small bridge and I asked our driver to stop so we could momentarily relish the river scene.





It was a perfect weekend day for a riverside family picnic.


Pity we didn't have time to join them. It looked pretty idyllic to me.

Skywatch Friday and Sunday Bridges are the memes for this post.

22 comments:

tapirgal said...

That's a wonderful series of photos. It's too bad (for me) that the weather is so hot, because otherwise I love the tropics :) That first photo with the clouds really brought home the feel of Pacific tropical areas.

Kay L. Davies said...

Beautiful pictures, Francisca. Wonderful clouds.
Kay
Alberta, Canada

EG CameraGirl said...

Really nice collection of photos here! You've got clouds, blue skies, shadows, people enjoying fun in the water.... All very appealing!

joo said...

I love the sky in the first photo. So nice:)
The bridge is also great!
Happy weekend Francisca:)

Sylvia K said...

I have to agree with EG! Lovely clouds, skies, shadows and happy people enjoying the water! What a great post for the day, Francisca! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sylvia

eden said...

Beautiful series of photos. Great captures. I haven't been to this place.

LifeRamblings said...

looks like a wonderful place to explore. great shots of the beautiful sky.

Japa said...

Lovely scenery of Mindoro. Very nice capture.

Here's mine:
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'Tsuki said...

Lers nuages sont bien bas, par chez toi, dis-moi ! J'adore venir sur ton blog, c'est un vrai dépaysement...

Unknown said...

i've been planning to spend a weekend in Puerto Galera for months now. i love the picnic shot.:p

VP said...

Clouds like these are rarely seen here, you caught a very relaxing moment in the life of this family.

Indrani said...

The last shot urges me to set off on a picnic.

Mrs. M said...

What beautiful photos you have here. Pictures of home... thank you, Francisca.

Hope you have a grand weekend.

Rob Siemann said...

Very cool!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful shots. Very much loved the variety.

Unknown said...

The bottom shot is so lovely!

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

I am curious what the man is holding and doing with his spade.

Linnea said...

You certainly came upon some wonderful scenes...so different from what I'm used to seeing here in California! Thanks for visiting my skies!

BlossomFlowerGirl said...

Wonderful series, looks like you all had a wonderful time.

Elisa said...

It´s wonderful!
Elisa, Argentina

Small City Scenes said...

Thanks for taking us along with you. A nice series of pics. MB

Pat said...

Thanks for the tour. It was a beautiful day to be out and about!