Day 14: A long day of discovery, and yes, I walked a little bit —-Part 2 Tuesday March 15, 2016 Afternoon: I was ready to take a long nap, but we had arranged to go to Kawasan Falls (there are 3 levels). Our driver was our guide. We arrived (after weaving through 100+ trikes moving…
Month: March 2016
Day 12: I have one ticket to Paradise
Sunday March 13, 2016 I am glad I chose the expensive route to Turtle Bay Resort. My driver was good…crazy…but with the many scooters zipping in and out and the trikes (scooters with side cars), I’m glad I had a good driver. Next time I’ll try to get a picture of 4 people on a…
Day 13: The Ocean and Coral Reefs are so Close, Yet So Far
Day 13: The Ocean and Coral Reefs are so Close, Yet So FarMonday March 16, 2016 The resort is in paradise. The ocean is just 100 feet from my room and the coral reef is just 100 yards from shore. I talked to the dive crew and they stated that they saw turtles this morning…
Day 9: The Zoo
March 10, 2016 It is all happening at the zoo. I took a taxi to the Cebu Zoo that is at the top of a hill just on the edge of Cebu City. The road is a 1-1/2 lane road with small shacks of businesses all along the route. The people and scenery watching was,…
Day 10: Getting Ready To Visit Paradise
Friday March 11, 2016 Okay. I’m getting cocky about feeling better. I left Yakski BBQ quickly into the street. The temperature difference isn’t much but I hyperventilated….appears that I have to remember I’m not 20 and have to gradually move into different environments. Not too exciting a day..mostly rest and research for the rest of…
Day 11: Preparation for Paradise
Saturday March 12, 2016 I am leaning on taking a taxi to Moalboal. More expensive, but quicker, and I should be able to stop to take pictures if I want. I have two offers. The first one I’m not too keen on–the taxi driver didn’t have good English skills and was trying to sell me…
Day 8: Making Plans
Wednesday March 9, 2016 I have made plans for next week. I have booked 4 nights at the Turtle Bay Dive Resort in Moalboal (Sunday through Wednesday nights). It is a high end resort — with fees and all it is $80 per night. Expensive for Philippines (cheap for the bay area) but I think…
Days 6 and 7: I’m almost ready to participate in life here
March 7 and 8, 2016 Monday March 7 Monday turned out to be an uneventful day. I researched a walking tour for today or tomorrow. I decided to get a massage (350P for one hour ($7.25). I called at noon but they couldn’t get to the hotel until 4:00….I said fine….took a nap. At 4…
Day 5: The Adventure Begins: Part 2
Sunday, March 7, 2016 I headed out to Ayala Mall this morning, arriving at 10:30 AM. I planned to stay the whole day to get acclimated, but cut it short after 2 hours. Highlights of the event were: 1) I actually walked for about an hour to the point that my hamstrings and calves were…
Day 3: I venture out of my hotel
Okay, the phrase of today is “Culture Shock”. In a good way. I got a taxi and rode to Ayala Mall..probably best described as two sports stadiums side by side with 4 levels. It is not a Mall, It is a SUPER_MALL. No need to exercise, just wander around the mall–it is huge. I got…