I am fascinated with this bridge. Crossing it means that I am near my destination, be it homeward bound or towards the office. It has also become my natural calendar because a change in its waters indicates the rainy season or dry spells.
When Typhoon Violeta hit Nueva Ecija in 2004, the waters of this river swelled, it filled the entire length of land under the bridge. Gone were the vegetable plants: eggplant shrubs and ampalaya vines. I witnessed a boy high up in the bamboos waiting to be rescued. Roofs of nipa huts and fallen tree trunks were swept by the rampaging waters. It was frightening.
Now that only afternoon rains visit our province, it's no surprise to see the river almost dry. Notice the brights sky and fluffy clouds? This picture was taken on my way home from the office a few weeks ago. Makes me realize that indeed, summer has overstayed too long.
Friday, July 27, 2007
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hi...i am looking for an old friend from valdefuente, NE 241 bagong daan. i don't know if he still ives there, we were childhood friend in the early 70s. his name is donardo javier aka dondon javier. his brother's name is neil, sisters, elsie & deana...i miss our childhood days.. we used to cross this little bridge (i think) is hta tnear a school? anyway hope you read my post.
hello. it may be more useful if you id yourself. I hope you find your old friends through this blog.
thanks for dropping by and commenting :-)
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