Day 15: Enjoying the Sea Shore Life Wednesday March 16, 2016 I went to sleep last night at 7:30, with the help of a few beers (I didn’t want to spend $2.15 for a can of soda when a beer cost $2.50). I woke up at 8:30 AM. I was exhausted from our day before. …
Day 17: Rest, Poker, and Freaking Out About Puffer Fish
Day 17: Rest, Poker, and Freaking Out About Puffer FishFriday March 18, 2016 I have spent my morning researching a day trip to Bohol. My main interests are biological: 1) The Tarsier Sanctuary; 2) The Butterfly Sanctuary; and 3) The Bee Sanctuary. It appears that we can take the ferry over in the morning, hire…
Day 16: snorkeling, sunburn, exhaustion, and no sea horses
Day 16: snorkeling, sunburn, exhaustion, and no sea horsesThursday March 17, 2016 I set my alarm for 8:00 AM. But, like a kid waiting to open presents I work up by myself ten minutes early. I was still pretty tired from the day before so I packed my bags, then went to breakfast. As always,…
Day 14: A long day of discovery, and yes, I walked a little bit —-Part 1
Day 14: A long day of discovery, and yes, I walked a little bit —-Part 1 Tuesday March 15, 2016 Up at 5:30, on the road at 6:00 AM. I am on a tour with the family from SF/Singapore. The tour is led by the son of the owner of the dive shop…a very personable…
Day 14: A long day of discovery, and yes, I walked a little bit —-Part 2
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…
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…