THE LOST ART OF WANDERING

I have been fortunate enough to travel around the country and, farther afield, around the world.

- AIMEE MARCOS

The ancient Filipino is actually a seafarer by nature and from what I can tell from some history, Filipinos in general are travelers. So I'm always going to say that I come from a long line of travelers. So talking about wandering and moseying around is not that far-fetched here. I myself have moved way beyond the chaotic comfort zone of Manila to Mindanao, and throughout my life have had circumstances that gave me the ability to live elsewhere. Every journey has been a blessing and brought about its many, many, many lessons with it, and learning how to meander — and get lost — was always near the top of the list.

It is almost inevitable, especially when you're in a place that you are new to and at times, you cannot communicate with anyone. That remedial Spanish, French, or whatever language class you were supposed to take is now rearing its ugly head bringing along regret and screaming “I told you to study” in its own lyrical cadence.