Sardines & turtles in Moalboal

Moalboal is famous for its sardine run, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Just a few steps from the shore, massive schools of sardines moved like a single organism, twisting and shifting in perfect sync. The way they catch the light makes the whole scene look almost unreal. Every now and then, a sea turtle would glide through, completely ignoring the chaos. No need for a boat or a guide - just grab a mask, swim out, and you’re in the middle of it.

Maciek put in a heroic effort to dive down and get himself into a video with a turtle, fighting against the salty water and strong currents. The turtle, of course, couldn’t care less and drifted off gracefully, while he kept trying not to float right back up.

The town itself is small but full of life, with plenty of beachside bars and cafés. It was a good place to catch up on work and, less exciting but necessary, deal with taxes before heading to Japan.Read more