THE PINTO EXPERIENCE~

My last (valid) adventure was about nature, arts, and architecture in Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo, Rizal. The plan was born from a whimsy desire to shoot and a thrilling longing to meet up pretty co-bloggers RV and Eva. After few postponements we finally had a mini-get-together/ mini-photoshoot.
 

Since I live in Cavite, it took me a couple of hours (and a lot of patience) to reach Rob Galleria in Ortigas where the three of us agreed to meet. The heavy traffic made me three-quarter of an hour late (and I wasn't really proud of myself blaming the traffic but) that left the two bonded a little longer in my delayed presence. If they would become best friends in the future, they would owe it to me. 

From Ortigas, we rode a van to Antipolo then a tricycle to reach Pinto. The weather wasn't cooperating that time because the moment we got out of the van, it started to drizzle.

Immediately after the entrance tickets (and a physical map, yes, you can be lost) were handed to us, the shooting began. I won't tell about me being reproved for changing clothes inside the museum because I didn't know it was kind of prohibited unless you allow yourself to be charged with photo shoot fees. And, I don't! (But I said it anyway)

Pinto is so beautiful like how everyone who had been there can attest to. Nothing new I could add up to, except that it was completely more satisfying when you see it in person. Here are some of the pictures my little Daisy (my camera's name with its humble specs) captured. My advance apologies, my photographs are either crappy or crappy.

Look at the exteriors! I love its overall unkempt quality that still radiates a cozy vibe!

Plants! Plants! Plants! I could think of a handful of persons to bring here for a full botanical indulgence. Ate Joey's mom is definitely one of them. And B also. ;)

If one day, I'd decide to be a parent, I kind of want it to be to twins. I am not really sure, though. 

Even the walls have architectural (?) keme! 

Rv, Eva, and I agreed that this is our room goal: a window as wide as its wall. So wide I had to be almost out  of  the room to capture it.

It would be so much cooler if visitors could swim here. But on a second thought, that's a stupid idea, too. Lols

Few things not shown here: succulents, lots of arts in all kinds, my favorite Pinto staples like the Man Losing Its Essence sculpture and the We Are The Kids Your Parents Warned You About graffito, AND my ultra favorite Forest Room! I also missed the jury-rigged bridge and a lot others that sends you the idea this will have a part two, a sequel!

I was using a point & shoot with all my photos and as much as I want to convince myself it gave justice to the place, it didn't, far more with the two gorgeous lasses I was with. So if I were to describe the two, this way I hope I won't fail,  Rv is the reserved type while Eva is the more amiable one--

Rv is true to her blog title - Chasing Adventure - completely. She jumps, strides, and enjoys with everything life has thrown to her. She can go backpack travel with places she has never known. She can make something out of ordinary things with her artistic hands. And she takes beautiful photographs that melt hearts. While Eva is the beautiful companion. She listened and commented attentively that made our conversation lively and our awkwardness at rest. She laughed at my silly jokes even it got sillier as the clock ticked. She almost, if not totally, lighted up the place with her beauty and radiance. And even though the traffic on our way home, was more terrible than heavily cheesed pizza, I was in relief to know I was with her.

Pinto is so much more than the photos and stories I've said. (I know you know that) It has a deeper purpose than aesthetics. It reveals the most core perceptions, beliefs, and realities of your society. It gives you much meaning beyond what you knew today, but like what I told Kuya Andy (the tour guide, I suck at proper first citation), you can't be too much like a sponge in your life. You must know how to filter, and how to prioritize. You can't have much as you want, that's greed. But you can enjoy if you knew balance. That's what Pinto is all about (well for me) - BALANCE.

There's still so many things I have to say, but forget it. My main point here is go visit Pinto and discover why you should support and widen your own tourism. 

Excess: The Pinto Art Museum entrance fee is 150php. According to Sir Andy, eating is not allowed while taking the tour but you can eat in a certain place prior to the trip just ask the Pinto staff. The Cafe there is run by Bizu, and was closed when we visited.

Disclaimer: The photograph feat. me above is Rv's. While the rest is mine. You can check RV and Eva's blogs for more photos :) You can also check my instagram account for other versions: cherrylisraindrops