eclectic dad

Vacation is almost over for me. I had so much fun with Asel. I'm happy she's my first foreign tourist and I hope I did gave a nice impression of the Philippines.

We went food tripping, diving, wading in the beach, reading our books, chatting, feeling the provincial wind breeze to our faces, swam and went to try hot yoga. I just love the memory of a more laid back life here in the PHilippines with the warm smiles of fellow filipinos. I just love the hospitality, warmth and service which i'm kinda deprived of when in China.

I met a very interesting person and I think it is worth sharing his profile here in my blog. Mr. Won (owner of the resort in Moal Boal, Cebu) where we stayed. He is the dad of my korean friend, Chae. I have heard about him from our common friends but meeting him and spending some time with him made me say he's one 'cool' dad and really loves what he is doing.

15 yrs ago he came to the Philippines and fell in love in my motherland. After spending one week diving in the waters of Bohol, when they got back to Korea, he decided after one week that they will be moving here in the PHilippines for good. He's got a couple of dive resorts (puerto galera, 2 in cebu, 1 in negros and soon in palawan). He was decisive in leaving his comfort zone and do the thing he loved doing. He is very cheerful and loves the songs in the 70s. While we were eating our ever delicious kimchi appetizer, bulgogi, and kimchi soup, he was singing along the music that was being played. He shared to us what it was like during the 'hippie' days. :P

Ultimately, he has a music room/studio in his resort and that night, he was playing the drums and guitar. I asked permission if I can take pictures of him. I dont really know much about playing guitars but I can say he must have played really well. His fingers were strumming the strings vigorously and the music that came out was "clean" and "smooth." There wasnt any piece that he looked into for reference. He simply played by heart.

It is not common to find people like Mr. Won. Free spirited, risk taker, always trying new things, very considerate, kind and cheerfully optimistic. I wanted to put in here the video of his encore that night...but I dont know how to put a video file. Maybe next time. I'm sure Chae is very fortunate to have such a one of a kind dad. :D