You may like to read the first part of the blog BORACAY not BORA! tnx :)
As we woke up on the second day we're glad to see the sun shines so bright. We started the day with our free breakfast in the hotel. After having our meal, we texted Kuya ron for our activities for the day.
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| breakfast @ island nook |
As we started with our adventures we tried the parasailing first. Parasailing, also known as parascending, or "parakiting" is a recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that reminds one of a parachute, known as a parasail wing. (wikipedia)
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| on our way to try parasailing |
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| that nervous look... |
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| safety first |
Since it was not a peak season we paid 1000 php per head for this activity. In Samal, Davao City it cost 2000+ php per pax so better grab this chance here in Boracay. There were 9 of us in our group and we were the first one to go up in the air. It is one of the scariest time of my life but I'm pretty sure that I am on the a good hands as they put on our harness.
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| we are seriously nervous |
I am the heaviest among the three of us so the guide put me in the middle to make it balance. They just asked us to sat on the motorboat and off we go. They slowly loosen up the rope until we go up in the sky. It's really too high that you can even see the whole island since the area is just 10.32 km2 (3.985 sq mi). We stayed there for about 15 minutes and while we were there it seems that it lasted for an hour. We descended smoothly and lucky for us everything was fine.
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| going up |
We left our camera to one of the guides and he took 100+ pictures while we were going up and going down. Just be careful not to have excessive movement in order for you not to fall down. Don't stare below the ocean because you might freak out since it is so high, it might frighten you a lot.
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| up.... |
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| up... |
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| and away.... |
The whole thing was frightening at start but as we ascended in the sky, we easily adjusted and we felt good about it. Good thing me and my sisters doesn't have any acrophobia (fear of height).
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| going down... |
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| it's their time... |
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| we survived parasailing... |
The second activity was the helmet diving,it is one of the famous activity in Boracay.Helmet diving will allow a person to walk on the ocean floor.The helmet is attached with oxygen so that one can breathe normally in the ocean.The helmet weighs 20 kg but it weighs less when submerged to water,approximately 2 kg only.
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| helmet diving |
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| selfie... |
Before we plunge in the water, the group instructed with basic hand gestures like going up and going down sign. We were also taught how to equalize, by simply pinching your nose so that the air will come out in the ears. It may take you just few times to equalize because the moment we touched the sand we can breathe normally. The dive instructors gave us a piece of bread so that the fishes will surround us and one of the guides will take a picture or a video of us while fishes swam around our bread.
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| dragon and Chinese word for love |
After surviving the water activities we strolled down along the shore near D'Mall and saw a lot of locals doing some henna tattoo. We paid 100 php for each design, it took almost 15-20 minutes depending on the design.
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| butterfly henna tattoo |
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| strolling under the heat of the sun |
It's time for lunch, we headed to station 2 to look for a restaurant named "smoke". It took us along time to find this restaurant since there are plenty of restaurant in station 2.
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| smoke |
Smoke Resto is famous for affordable Filipino food. Contarary to the price for each menu, the food taste like it's expensive. No wonder Pinoy and even foreigner dig in to try their food.
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| grilled squid -100 php |
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| Pork Kao phad (100-150 php) |
Boracay won't be complete without witnessing the sunset along white beach. Tourist flock in to catch Boracay's sunset. My sisters and I had some snack as we waited for the sunset. We saw some "isaw" (chicken intestine) and went to Jonah's for some refreshment.
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| D'mall |
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| tourist waiting for sunset |
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| paraw sailing |
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| isaw Boracay version |
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| jonah's fruitshake |
Since we are already in station 1, we took time to go and visit the grotto. I simply thank Mama Mary for the wonderful time that we had and for giving us a good weather.
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| Grotto |
As we walk along the streets of Boracay, we happened to see the Holy Rosary Parish. We went inside and pray. We owe it to God Almighty all the great time that we had while we were enjoying the small island. I also asked for a safe and sound trip going home.
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| Boracay Church |
They said that if it is your first time to visit a church, one should make a wish.
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| Altar |
We went straight to D'talipapa to buy souvenirs for our love one back home. It is advisable to buy pasalubong in D'talipapa since it is more cheaper than buying in D' Mall. Right after shopping, we decided to buy seafoods at D'talipapa market and had it cooked in one of the restaurant beside it. You can save a lot of money while enjoying plenty of seafoods. It's good if you are in a big group.
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| pigging out... |
We ended the day by experiencing the night life of the island. Night life in Boracay is really alive and kicking.
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| blue margarita |
We saw a lot of fire
dancers just to catch tourist attention. After they gave a dance number,
there was a chance for the audience to take a picture along with
the dancers but it also requires some donations.
Our visit to this beautiful place was certainly brings joy to me and my sister. It's a good way of tightening the bond of our relationship and appreciate how beautiful Philippines is.
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| posing with the dancers requires a donation |
For affordable activities:
Kuya Ron 09209060466
EXPENSES
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AMOUNT
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Parasailing
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1000 php
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Helmet Diving
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350 php
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Lunch
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120 php
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Henna tattoo
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100 php
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Dinner
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200 php
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Souvenir
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1000 php
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Drinks
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500 php
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Jonah’s
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100 php
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Isaw
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20 php
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Tricycle fare
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20 php
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Total
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3,410 php
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