I have just been looking back over a few happy snaps that I took a little while ago when the Dragon Lady and I took a little trip to the Philippines and thought I might post a few.
I like to take pics of strange or funny
This was on top of a building on Roxas Blvd where apparently the poor can't live
Manilla Airport
Talipapa wet market
Early morning Manilla Bay
Outside the Mall of Asia
White Beach Boracay.Never once saw a lifeguard on this tower.
Puka Beach.Nearly stepped on a Banded Sea Krait here.Bloody shat myself.An absolutely beautiful spot.
dragon boats
Boracay sunset
Pacmans' Palace
The Dragon Lady and I will definitely return to the Philippines again and hopefully soon.We love the genuine openess and character of the locals no matter where you go.
We found Manilla to be a place of great contrast,with rich and poor living virtually side by side yet still a million miles from each other. The Dragon Lady found it to be rather daunting,more so than other cities in Asia we have visited.However things were different when she reached Boracay.
Ever since White Beach came to be known worldwide I always had a desire to visit.I am glad I did.It was love at first sight.I'm not one to whine about how commercial a place becomes as I believe it is a by- product of our own desires.Boracay is where my passion for diving was born and I plan to do many more there when I get the chance.