The young fishermen of El Nido
by Shimi Cohen
The Parable of the Net
“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
“Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked.
“Yes,” they replied.
He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
Matthew 13:47-52
In 2014, renowned tourist magazine Conde Nast Traveler's rated the list of the world's most beautiful islands, leading to the Philippine island - Palawan, the most dome in the world.
So what's so special about El Nido? Well, first of all, it's a secluded and virgin beach,
El Nido has not yet adapted to the characteristics of the tourist-laden beaches such as its counterparts in Thailand.
El Nido has white beaches with sand that feels like baby powder and clear water like a mirror. But beyond all these basic elements of a world-class professional beach, the most prominent element that distinguishes El Nido from all his competitors is his mesmerizing views. These are spectacular geological formations of limestone cliffs, marble cliffs, quaint and mysterious lagoons, ancient caves and beautiful waterfalls that make it one of the world's most unique islands.
As I was walking along the beach, a group of fishermen was discovered. The older one was 20 and the youngest was 6 years old.
I was fascinated by the collaboration between them, such a collaboration that resulted in their livelihood and dinner.
How simple life can be compared to our material life in the West.
Go to see, I promise you the most beautiful sunsets in the world.
