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written & photographed by: fergus jm ducharme

On the Road Again!we’re on the road to explore parts of Capiz Province

Episode 4 of 5: The ‘Family’ Homestead in the Pontevedra Area

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As you’re aware, we were On the Road Again and have beenexploring the Southeastern tip of Panay Island in the Province ofCapiz. Our trip was taken at the suggestion of our ‘cousin’ Jomariewho lives and works with us, so that we could visit his youngestbrother Bong and his ‘adoptive family’ in the Pontevedra area. I hadbeen told, very briefly, where we were headed but very little else.

Imagine my complete surprise when we arrived and found ourselvesliterally on an Estate of some 19 or 20 hectares of which 14 or 15hectares were taken up by the Homestead’s fish ponds. The balanceof the property, about 4 or 5 hectares makes up the Home Farmwhich presently consists the raising of some cattle, some horses andsome sheep. They also have a small flock of chickens and about 4 or5 turkeys. The Home Farm is situated on a hillside which overlooksthe entire property.

The place is full or surprises; we were allowed to photograph theplace and share it with you. We hope that you’ll enjoy the visit asmuch as we do showing you around.

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This is the view from the Terrace of the Home Farm that greets you when you arrive

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more of the magnificent view from the Home Farm

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some of the livestock grazing on the Home Farm’s hilly terrain

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from the top of the hills at the Home Farm you can clearly see the Farm’s fish ponds in the distance

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from the top of the hill at the Home Farm you get a really magnificent 360ºview of the surrounding area

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the cattle sheds and stables are seen below the summit

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the terrain is really breathtakingly beautiful

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to the north of the property are the fish ponds of a neighbouring operator

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a poor attempt at an artistic photo, taken through the palms…

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a closer look at the terrain from the road circling the Homestead

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Jomarie Acallar:navigator, facilitator, assistant discoverer & photographer

we thank you for being with us today and our teammembers for their efforts in bringing you this story.

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Roselyn J Parrenas: She Who Must be Obeyed

Nilo Jimeno: pilot, facilitator & assistant discoverer

AmieBailo: driver