It is pretty fun in the Philippines

The tourism campaign for the Philippines is called, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines!” With over 7,000 islands located here (the exact number depends on if it is low or high tide) and all the fun activities, I am beginning to see it IS pretty fun here!

You would think that with living on an island we would venture to the beach all the time. Sadly, in our four months of living here, our first trip to the beach just occurred last weekend. Friday was a holiday, so we took advantage and traveled to Sunset Beach Resort in Puerto Galera. To get there, we traveled first by car (2 hours) and then took a 1 ½ hour boat ride. It was a weekend full of snorkeling and kayaking with a viewing of the “big fight” to end our stay. There were a gazillion families there, the power went out Saturday night, and we lost (?) a bag of clothes when leaving. Even so...I can’t wait to go back!

Apparently, the water can be quite choppy on the boat ride over. Lucky for us, we had pretty smooth sailing there and back.

From the boat looking at the resort.

The outrigger pulled up to shore and dropped us and our luggage right at the "doorstep".

Not too shabby.

My kayaking buddy.

 

 

 

When he wasn't swimming, Ellis would belly up to the bar and play games.

He was pretty serious about it!

 

The sunset was beautiful!

 

A little café au lait beachside to start his day. Who does that at ten?

 

The children loved swimming out to this boat and hanging out.

I preferred the kayak, but I did get in the water.

This was supposed to be a three person selfie.

 

We never were successful.

The water was so clear!

 

Hannah Grace wanted me to take my hat off for the picture. Yeah...no.

This child of mine was a bit too wild for me on the Seadoo. 

I should have gone with Ellis.

And there you have it: Our first trip to the beach in the Philippines. I won’t wait so long next time!