Boracay Island Xperience

This is a blast! 2 days nga lang. And on the first day it was raining but we enjoyed the beach nevertheless. We arrived in Kalibo 18th June 2011 (Saturday), 7pm, then went directly to Caticlan via Van, trip took 1 and 1/2 hours with other passengers going to Boracay as well. Then, when we arrived at Tabon Port, it looks like a lot of passengers are stranded so we decided to check in to a lodge in Caticlan. Thats where we spent the night.

5am on Sunday 19th June, we went directly to Tabon Port to board the earliest boat going to Bora. It was a very short trip, and we arrived in Bora around 6am. A woman approached us offering help to get accommodation and we headed to Station2. After checking 5 hotels, we finally decided to check in at Sheena's Hotel - not so expensive, newly renovated room.

The whole of this first day, we took pictures, played on the white beach of Bora, checked the commercial stalls, ate sumptuous meals, swam on the ocean, experienced helmet diving, went to the other side of the island, and just be restless. On the evening, we took a short nap on the hotel, the went off to go partying at Summer Place and Epic. I liked Epic more than Summer Place. Sir Benjo joined us partying, even introduced us to the volunteers of RC of the local chapter, Board, and even the Mayor - who was at that time, celebrating his birthday at Summer Place. Thanks for the pulutan courtesy of Mayor, btw! The gay entertainers are just hilarious, the song Chikitita keeps on repeating in my head 2 days after. Hahaha! Then we enjoyed dancing and just being intoxicated at EPIC where a lot of tourists are also enjoying the great disco music. We went back to the hotel at 3am. :-)

We woke up Monday, around 9am, and headed again to the beach, this time, taking more time just sipping fruit shake while enjoying the sun and the waters, and the sand. And observing people around - Willy and I looked at every person who passed us (walking on the beach) and we would tell each other if 'Pwede' or 'Hindi Pwede'. This is naughty but we enjoyed it and honestly, there are a lot of really good looking people in this island.

We took a short walk along the stalls trying to look for souvenirs but I cant seem to find one. Finally I realized, the only thing that I want to take away from this island are sands - which is the reason why people come to Bora anyways. So I got some samples and I plan to make it into some decoration at home - that everytime I look at it, I will remember how we enjoyed our stay here.

We also visited the local chapter's office, thanks to Sir Benjo for that, I can see a very promising chapter developing in this beautiful island! Then at around 5pm, we board the boat going to Caticlan and then we took a bus going to Kalibo. we arrived around 7:30 at Kalibo and checked in at La Esperanza. Had a quick dinner at the local Food Festival happening in Kalibo, and slept soundly that night. Our flight back to Manila was 8:15am the next day.

I might not have seen Boracay at its best but I surely was never disappointed about the island's beauty.