Welcome to the Philippines
Just got back from the philippines! I didn’t really know what to expect going in, but it surprised me greatly.
After a short plane ride from Manilla to Cebu(island in central Philippines) I took a 1.5 hour bus ride across the island. I have never seen such poverty before. Actually it wasn’t poverty so much, but just people who lived a simpler farming life. Most everyone seemed very happy and was very friendly.
At my second stop in Maolboal, Grace and I had the greatest time snorkeling. You didn’t have to wade far into the water before you find yourself carefully stepping over a great variety of coral reefs and spotting hundreds of gorgeous fish. A Frenchman in the water said most all of the tropical fish there would sell for at least 50 euros. Some locals also took us on a couple boat rides out to different snorkeling spots.
At a second nearby Island, Bohol, we saw the very unusual Chocolate Hills, a butterfly sanctuary, and the super cute Tarshier.
So much more to tell, I’ll just let the photos take it from here. Roll ‘em!
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