I started collecting postcards three years ago. The idea is to keep something as memento from places I've been. Sometimes, there are scenes or views that can't be captured with my camera like some aerial shots. So it's better to grab a beautiful postcard sold in a souvenir shop.
Early this year, I attended a money exhibition. To my surprise, there's a table selling old postcards. Look what I got.
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| Native Banca |
There were three big boxes of postcards on that table and I feel ecstatic to see one piece of card that has great connection to our history. Look how simple life before. I can say that the water was pretty clean back then.
During our last visit in the Philippines, I noticed that there are still native bancas in provinces and other rural areas. Local people still use it for fishing or for transporting goods and people from one place to another. Some boats are installed with motor for faster means of transportation. That could be good but I still prefer that native one. I love seeing the boat owners paddling. That made it unique, don't you think?
As I said, I collect postcards of places I've been. I didn't expect to enjoy collecting the old ones and places I wish I've been. If I could travel back in time, I would love to see myself on that boat and on that same moment.
I used to rid on those bancas when I was growing up as we live in a coastal area.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture of Native banca I love post cards too.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun hobby and a great way to remember places you have been
ReplyDeleteI wonder where is the Native Banca belong, is it somewhere in Luzon? Yah, life was really simple back then.
ReplyDeleteThe photo reminds me of my vacation in Leyte where I and my cousins do the sagwan this banca.
ReplyDeleteBanca reminds me of the precious moment that Papa and I had when went fishing.
ReplyDeletethat is one ancient photography/postcard. I should start collecting postcard for souvenir.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I want to experience their life before. They were so laid back, the rivers were so clean, the people in there were just enjoying their life with no hassle, the houses were simple back then. Haay.. :D
ReplyDeleteI experienced this. Though i only done it once or twice coz i can't swim but watching those people is fun too!
ReplyDeletethe place before and now is way too different you are lucky you've collected a great postcard.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are into collecting anything connected to the past especially postcards, stamps, coins, and photos. Life indeed was much simpler then.
ReplyDeletePretty postcard and maybe someday the water will be as pure as it was back then
ReplyDeleteIn our province, banca is pretty much still around.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique postcard to collect :-) I remember visiting my best friend in the province, she always treat me for a boat ride just like in your beautiful postcard. We have boats in our pond but not as special as this boat in the postcard.
ReplyDeleteThe postcard is very old that might be consider as antique.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I miss collecting postcards. I used to be a member of a postcrossing enthusiast group locally but life got busy and I seldom have time to go to post office. It's out of the way kasi. I love postcards, there is so much history in it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice postcard and collecting post card is a nice hobby as well.
ReplyDeleteI've always been scared of bancas :D I love photographing them though....this post reminded me to revive my postcard blog. :D
ReplyDeleteI love collecting postcards of places I've been (or wish I could go!) lol That's a nice postcard you have here and some great memories. Thanks for sharing! =)
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