Posted in opinion on Oct 6th, 2008
The family has been having a great time in Boracay! The kids would rather swim than eat. They even forget to do bathroom stuff. While we were eating at Sea Wind, the resort of DH’s aunt, DD said she needed to go. How I wished I had diapers in those Ju Ju Be bags. I had no choice but to clean her up and resume my meal. DS had similar instances with respect to taking leaks.
I guess swimming in sea or playing in the cool sands for Boracay brings joy to kids of all ages. Today, DS had the chance to snorkel in a reef off the island with his Dad. He was reeling with joy for the rest of the day. Early on, he kept on saying that he wanted to live here. Who know’s, maybe God will answer his prayer someday.
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Posted in opinion on Oct 6th, 2008
Days and month’s prior to our going to Boracay, DH would reminisce on his boyhood experiences in the island. Upon reaching Boracay after 20 years he would say things about how it used to be. He was sad when he saw the concrete road running in the middle of the island. He kept looking for the Ati’s forest. The sight of sprouting houses and buildings, much like Wilmington NC real estate, intensified his longing for the Boracay of his youth. Sewer residue under the sand, put grief in his heart. Is this development? What will Boracay be after another 20 years?
In the 1970’s, Sicogon, Iloilo was the darling of the beach comber. It had a world class resort and was just like Boracay. The developer, a Marcos crony, defaulted his loan leading to the closure of operations in the island. DH remembers that people in Boracay were quite determined then to keep the island from being like Sicogon. They wanted to keep their paradise pristine. Today, Sicogon is the pristine paradise. My! How the tables have turned! Where are the Boracaynon’s of old?
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Posted in Travel on Oct 4th, 2008
Last night, DH and I went swimming in Boracay’s main beach. I wanted to do some exercise after looking at the young ladies in their bikinis. Oh my! Is this what 10 years of marriage and two kids can do? Perhaps I should take weight loss pills. We then went to the hotel pool to do some more swimming. I really enjoyed this time being alone with my husband while my kids were watching TV close by. This gave us the chance to recharge and nurture our relationship. A wonderful time just to be together without worrying about house chores or homeschool. We so grateful for this wonderful anniversary gift.
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Posted in Travel, opinion on Oct 3rd, 2008
Today was travel day. We woke up at 6am ( even though we slept at 4am), dragged our luggage, flew off to Kalibo, Aklan. We took a Southwest bus headed for Caticlan, Malay. In Caticlan, we boarded a boat that took us to Boracay. We finally reached the Boracay Peninsula, a place owned by DH’s aunts and uncle. After some snacks, DH and I headed for the beach. Hurray!!!
I was captivated by three things. First was that the horizon, the island and the mainland forming a circle making the world look “flat”. Second was an unusual pinkish halo surrounding the crescent moon. Finally the dusk skyline dotted by sails. I’m finally in what probably is the best “swim beach” in the world. Thank you Lord for bringing us to Boracay!
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Posted in Health & Medicine, opinion on Oct 1st, 2008
Perhaps your thinking of a baywatch scene. Lots of people facing the Pacific. Ladies wearing 2 piece swimwear 1 size smaller. Guys lifting weights after their daily dose of prohormones. PCH behind you…No! Not some beach in Southern CA! I’m talking about one of the best swim beaches in the world…Boracay! Where the you have soothing calcium sands below your feet instead of hot silicon. Where you have a gradual increase in depth from the shoreline. Its like swimming in a swimming pool that extends for miles. Wow! What a treat for our wedding anniversary!
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