"Tranquility, serenity, and beauty of nature have taught me how to find happiness in life and in the silence of eternity." Dibasish Mridha
It was a Sunday afternoon when my team delivered the ballot box and other paraphernalias for the upcoming barangay elections in a secluded barangay where I am assigned as the chairman of the Electoral Board. We were escorted by the Philippine National Police for the safety.
The place is very peaceful, where you can hear different animal sounds like birds, cows and dogs. At that place, we can feel the abundance of fresh air that can strengthen our immune system. It is a beautiful place to unwind because it is absolutely free from air and noise pollution.
Houses are distant from each other in the inner part of Mabuli, and the wide valleys offer green grass for the animals. The means of transportation is the habal habal or motorcycle in reaching the school. The road is not straightly concreted because the owner of the land refused to donate.
In this area, we can see mountains after mountains and trees growing everywhere, providing shade and coolness. The school is located on the second mountain, where I experienced holding my breath while passing through the hardest rough road. It was an obstacle for us to ride on a motorcycle because I was holding my breath and whispering a prayer just to be safe while crossing the rough road.
Despite the hardships of reaching the school, I do appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds it. How God created the land, mountains, rocks and trees. Lush green grass is everywhere, adding to the relaxing effect on our eyes.
Part of the land is being cultivated and planted with coconut trees, corn, and sugarcane. Most people here are working on the farm, and some of them are being paid by the landowner. The land was planted purely with sugarcane before, and people are passing by a countless sugarcanes.
I have all the time to take pictures on this day because I have walked by myself to school because the driver of the vehicle I ride let us drop in the hardest part of the road. I did not complain his decision; instead, I slowly walked and passed by this area. I have seen cows eating grass on the field. In the middle of the land there is a man made well. Surely the natives are getting water from the well for their consumption.
As I continue strolling in the place, I have passed by the bitter gourd plantation, where approximately five thousand square meters of the land were consumed. There were big and small fruits hanging on the trellis, it was well cultivated. I wanted to buy, but unfortunately it was not time for harvest.
Walking up to the hill, like 100 meters before the exact location of the school, the sword peppers were planted. There are lots of fruits hanging from the small plant. It was really amazing how the farmer took care of his or her plants just to bear fruit. It is their way of livelihood, I am sure they can supply their needs after selling all the harvested fruits in the market.
Spring onions are continue to grow beside the sword pepper, it was properly arranged that the passersby would appreciate. I am always captivated by the vegetables in the area. It took me a minutes before leaving the place and continue walking until I reach the school.
It may not be as progressive as in the City but surely people here are abundant of fresh air, serenity, and organic foods. No luxurious things, no expensive foods in the table and no recreational activities like movie houses and malls, what you can see are the green scenery and mountains within.
They live through their means, people here are content with what they have. What we call a simple life, free from stress and pollution.
It is my sincerest thanks to all the farmers out there, because without them, we don't have food in our table. They are the unsung heroes of our society. So behind this secluded place is the hidden beauty of nature that Mabuli can offer.
I hope that you can spend your spare time in reading my blog, until next time!
My first time here was so amazing.
Yes ma'am @redgemini, our experienced was unforgettable.
It was indeed a great place free from noise and air pollution. It is really good to relax and inhale some fresh air.
Farmers are indeed our heroes.
A nice place to relax ma'am @jenthoughts we can easily regain our energy in resting this place, the natural air soothes into our body that make us refresh after a busy day. Thank you for spending your time in my blog ma'am!
Wow😮What a nice view!❤️I love the greenscenery❤️Feeling so fresh!Thanks for sharing Mam @simplybil❤️
The place is very refreshing ma'am @lovinglymers, thank you for dropping by!🙋
I remember this very simple life during my childhood days. We used to have different vegetables and root crops such as cassava, camote, and ubi. I miss those days when we took care of our carabaos and cows. At 6:00 or 7:00 in the evening, we were already asleep because we have to wake up at 4:00 or 5:00am and be ready to farm again.
More often, we eat veggies and dried fish. Sometimes, chicken from our backyard...hehe..mantinil Usahay ug manok kay wa kalugsong. I think it's also the kind of life of the farmers in Mabuli mam @simplybil.
Thank you so much for spending your time with my blog sir @natsve54, we had a simple life before sir, no gadgets, no internet, and no nightlife. We always walk in every errands because there is no habal habal or motorcycle that time.
I love the serenity of the place. Everything there is amazing. The fields are well-cultivated and I'm pretty sure that the residents will not be hungry due to the abundance of harvest from the fertile lands.
It may not be easy in going the place but when we're there we really appreciate the natural beauty that God has created. I love to stay under the shade of the tree, so cool and the air is very refreshing. Thank you for dropping by ma'am @naymhapz!
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Salute to all the facilitators of the barangay election maam. Thank you for doing your job with integrity😊
We will all stand proud in serving our country ma'am, thank you for the inspiring words!
The place is abundant in vegetables. Farming is the livelihood of people living around it is a healthy place and far from pollution. Have a nice day🙋🙋
A very quiet place, yes most of the people are farmers they have their own vegetables on their kitchen to cook.
Thank you mam @simplybil I can relate because it's the of my parents before. Thank you for sharing I like farming too.❤️
A quiet yet lively place. 💕😍