Capiz
Look closely for art given by Mother Nature herself
While on vacation in Sariyaya, Quezon, our family took a nighttime walk on the beach to look at the stars and the moon. It was low-tide, so we walked almost 30 meters away from the shore. While we took photos of the moon, we saw a man with a gas lamp in hand while searching thoroughly for something in the sand.
“Sir, are you searching for those tiny white crabs?”
“Nope, I’m looking for some shells tonight. The timing was great, because it is low tide and I can walk further.”
“Why are you searching for shells at this time? Why not in the morning?”
“The shells I’m looking for are capiz shells. They shine differently and are easier to look for at night.”
“But the shells you have are already broken pieces of the whole. Can you still use those?”
“Why yes, of course! I use them for my art pieces and sell them to tourists. I don’t care if I pick a broken shell or a dirty one. My sister and I have always found ways to use them.”
By Timothy Figueroa, BS Electronics Engineering, Technological University of the Philippines, Manila
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