ISLAND BREAK: BORACAY PART III

On our third day, before we headed to Puka Beach, we had breakfast at Tan’s Coffee Shop. This time I ordered to-si-log while the others ordered bang-si-log and hot-si-log.

I observed that the service this time took longer than expected. I suggest that someone in your group order ahead before 7:00 a.m.

Two of the most common modes of public transport in the island was tricycle and multicab. To get to Puka Beach, we rode in a tricycle. Boracay tricycle can accommodate up to 8 persons but for safety reasons, they only limit up to 6 passengers. The usual fare was Php 25.00 per head.

 

 

Puka beach, renowned for the puka shells that was abundant on the shore, had fewer crowd compared to the white beach.

Surprisingly, we passed by the actual shoot of a Taiwanese drama series entitled “True Love While”. We avoided making any nuisance so that they can continue working. Later, while writing this post, I found out that it was Ms. Annie Chen and Mr. George Hu who were on that scene.

We walked until we reached the end of the beach where there were less crowd. We saw a small cave and we started swimming and doing fun things. We had our version of jump shots, photo shoots, and pyramid lifts.

After the swim under the sun, we bought souvenir items like the puka shell and sea snake bracelets, starfishes and shells.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was high noon when we returned to the guest house. We enjoyed chicken adobo and sinigang na tuna for lunch.

Afterwards, six of our friends were fetched and accompanied by Kuya Hazel Joi to Kalibo Airport for their return to Manila.

Unexpectedly, it rained that afternoon so we just stayed indoors. We spent the hours playing pusoy dos and watching television.

When the rain stopped, we decided to stroll from Station 2 up to the last resort of Station 3. On the way, I noticed a lot of PADI-accredited shops that offer diving lessons since there were a lot of popular dive sites in the perimeter. There were fewer shops and restaurants as compared to Station 2. We wandered back until we reached Station 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were a lot of tourists of all nationalities even in low-season October, and I could say the Koreans dominated the place. There is a Hallyu even in this part of our country. I would not be surprised if you could stumble upon Super Junior or even Girls Generation, lol.

Also, numerous Manila shops already sprouted the island, from the not-so-popular to the big brands. We ate isaw along the way. I should have tried the chori burger instead but my cravings for inihaw triumphed. We indulged on the sights and sounds of Boracay night life.

Only ten of us left to enjoy Boracay. We spent the morning swimming at the clear azure waters of the white beach, throwing sands at each other, running on the sand, observing other tourists, and buying more souvenirs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We checked out of Tan’s by noon and before we go to the port, we dropped by Jonah’s Fruit Shakes to try out the buzz on their milkshakes.

Most of us ordered their two bestselling flavors: Mango Banana and Banana Choco Peanut. The flavor was satisfactory and should I say it was the “Starbucks of fruit shakes” (in terms of price). Some of us also ordered sandwiches like Jonah’s special and Windsurfer’s delight.

Mango Banana Fruit Shake

Windsurfer's Delight

Jonah's Special

This time, we took the Cagban Jetty Port – Caticlan Jetty Port route.

 

We directed to the airport by van. On the way, we bought more pasalubong at a store in Kalibo. We bought piaya, turones de cashew and butterscotch squares.

 

When we arrived at the airport, we thanked Kuya Van Hazel Joi for assisting our stay in Boracay. We returned to Manila, swift and safe, via Cebu Pacific flight. The escape was over.

There were still a lot of cool things to do in there like trekking to Mount Luho, spelunking at the caves, riding a paraw, ATV and a jetski, parasailing, going to the butterfly farm, underwater diving, zip lining, kayaking and cliff diving at Ariel’s Point, partying at the “aquarium”, and many more.

The powdery, white sand was the true jewel of Boracay. I wonder what Boracay looked like before it became well-known, as many people said that Boracay has changed a lot. Regardless of what developments happened to Boracay, I still consider it as a paradise. The finest white beach I have gone so far. What I have shared was just the “tip of the iceberg” of what Boracay has to offer.

I am definitely coming back soon. 

No, soonest. :-)

Until the next move…!

That Guy On The Move

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Special thanks for all who contributed photos for this post: Luther, Christian, Jane, Jessrilyn and Rommel.