This little island in Aklan has its dynamic community composed of locals, expats, artists, and businessmen. It was interesting to be part of that community however briefly. See, I first went there for a job, and it was only later that I get to be a tourist. There's more work to be done for this island to reach its full potential, but it's a great destination as it is.
That day when we ask around for liquor. Fun times!
(I'm wearing scrubs, but hindi po ako masahista :)
Colors from the horizon to right under my nose:
Deep blue, cyan, turquoise, aquamarine, beige and white.
(Please be impressed with my color vocabulary)
Locals cleaning White Beach and sometimes doing art in it.
I love the texture of the sand, especially when I bury my toes in it-
It remains cool despite the heat.
My favorite resto in La Bora: excellent comfort food, relatively
cheap, great value for money, and friendly staff.
Here are R and J (plus a manong photobomber) giving their
thumbs up to Tilapia N' Chips!
cheap, great value for money, and friendly staff.
Here are R and J (plus a manong photobomber) giving their
thumbs up to Tilapia N' Chips!
ATV ride on the other side of the island, opposite White Beach.
Two ATV broke down on us, though it was still safe
because our challenging terrain...was concrete road. Oops!
Two ATV broke down on us, though it was still safe
because our challenging terrain...was concrete road. Oops!
Still high on my to-do list in Boracay: Kite surfing and skim boarding.
Looked for coffee first thing in the morning, but I couldn't resist the
pretty red velvet waffle. The serving size was huge: about 8-in diameter
and 1-in thick, so we're pretty happy.
Henna tattoo. YOLO lang, hehehe
White Beach in the morning and at night.
Will be back but not via van... just no.
Next, let's sail on to the rustic Cuyo in Palawan. It's the destination for you when you want to get away from it all. No, really. Seriously. Literally. Things could be a bit spartan here - no pampering, no variety, no nightlife. But I like it! Maybe because it reminds me so much of the town where I grew up - a close-knit community with a traditional way of life.
The nearest urban centers, Iloilo City and Puerto Princesa, are approximately 14 hours by boat that travels twice a week if the weather permits. But it makes up for dramatic landscapes and coastline, and warm locals. I've seen a few tourists here, mostly kite surfers who made the harbor their playground during the amihan season.
I cannot capture the wide expanse of the sea and sky, but
right off the boat, here's a peek of the view that greeted us at the port.
Modest quarters but I found it charming nonetheless.
An intertidal zone on the other side of the island.
Sea creatures in the sand, and at the distance the fishing boats.
A man made land bridge: an abandoned project that was supposed to
connect to the next island.
So peaceful, no? *sigh*
And I just gotta claim this:
the Philippines have the most amazing sunsets.
Cuyo has a sports complex. Sort of. By the beach.
This special basketful of mangoes is special
given by one of the locals I've befriended.
With my favorite island people-slash-tour guides. I miss them so.
I got around the island a bit with this rusty bicycle.
Serious cardio, man!
And this is me being pretentious about being bad ass (hihi!).
I absolutely have no idea how to ride the motorbike.
If there's a photo to sum it all up, of what island life is all about...
this is it.
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