G5: Boracay
Note: I’ve linked some pics for the Manila entry. Check it out!!!!!
It’s early morning right now, like 5am. The roosters are crowing(?) right now like crazy, but they do pretty much everytime in the countryside or near the resorts just to pester those that really do need the sleep.
Anyway, yesterday April 15 (Tax Day in the US), was our last full day here in Boracay. Maria and I woke up early and went for a walk on the beach. It was cloudy at first, but when we turned to head back the sun was peaking out from behind the clouds. There was a tropical storm that passed thru the night and was now heading towards China. Found this out later watching a little bit of news from CNN World.
Aklan Islnad looked so beautifull as the sun was hitting the eastside slopes while the westside slopes were still dark. As usual, even this early in the morning, not only are resort workers getting ready for the day, but the vendors and touts for variety of activities are out hawking their services. We were approached for services like parasailing, boatride around the island, boatride to another island, etc. Wish we had more time, so we could do those things.
When we got back to the BBC, we had breakfast at the Veranda Floor and did some blogging and checking the news. I didn’t have breakfast but Maria had her usual Filipino breakfast (ham, eggs, garlic rice and Mangoes).
I then went scuba diving at 10am. Christian (from Germany) and Emily (from Singapore) are diving with me along with Oliver our dive master. Dove at Baling Hai point. We got a late start as there was a traffic jam on the pick-up point for “boat” services. A horde of Japanese and Korean tourists are doing their Island excursions. We had to wait for 30 min. before the boat for the scuba shop could pick us up. The dive was fantastic! Biggest thing was that I saw a few lobsters, an Octopus, Big Wrassers, Trigger fish, and of course tons of “Nemo’s.” There’s so much more but I don’t even know their names. We went down to about 70 feet and stayed down for about 45 minutes. The diving here is fantastic. There’s probably other better “spots” but I’ll save that for next time.
Maria and I then had lunch after the dive and then it was siesta time. After siesta, Maria and I went for a walk on the beach looking for sunglasses (to replace the one I lost yesterday), slippers for Maria and use the ATM. Then we settled down at a bar next to the scuba shop and had a couple of drinks as we watched the sunset. It was a beautifull view. Maria got a chance to meet Oliver, the dive master from Boracay Scuba Shop.
Then I went back to the room for my massage. It was about an hour long and I was streched pulled and kneaded in every which way! The pressure on the kneading of the muscles (where there are some) and pulling of the joints were just on the high side, but it felt good. The massage made me very relaxed.
I’ve been running a fever of sorts, and Maria luckily had some Tylenol and it broke the fever as I woke up two hours later full of sweat.
It’s been a good restfull stay here at Boracay and can’t wait to come back! We’re leaving today for Cebu and then onward to Bohol Island.
Until next time, bahala na………………..
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Great pictures!
Jaime, are you really taking pictures of the crab or the girl in the t-shirt?
Maria, your table manners are going to be such a good example to my kids 🙂
I am enjoying reading about your vacation. Keep up the good “work.”
Sounds wonderful so far! I kinda feel like I’m on vacation with you guys, except for the weather… and the ocean… and the beer… and the fresh seafood… and the massages– OK, maybe not. 🙂
Keep having fun (and telling us about it!)
-Kelly, Jiggs, T & MJ
Sounds wonderful so far!
I kinda feel like I’m on vacation with you guys, except for the weather… and the ocean… and the fresh seafood… and the massages– OK, maybe not! 🙂
Keep having fun (and telling us about it)!
Love, Jiggs, Kelly, T & MJ
Hello! I am glad you are enjoying your time there! So far..yesterday and today have been quite nice here in Lax. I enjoy reading all about your trip! Maria…did you get to enjoy your massage??? Tense or not…I think a massage sounds wonderful…
Jaime-that scuba trip sounded really neat! I don’t know if I would be brave enough to do one! 🙂 I am looking forward to reading more and when you get back home…look forward to getting together! Take care and enjoy-
Lisa Yahnke
how does one access the pics you have linked. Im usually pretty internet savvy, but cant figure this one out…
glad to hear you are well and having an amazing adventure
love to you,
Aurora
Aurora, look on the right side of the page. Go to My Links and click on the link that you want. Hopefully will update the trip soon. Was very busy and limited in Bohol.