Busanga Road Trip

Day 168 - 172.

Headed back to Coron Island, just in time for rooftop sunset and dinner. Top marks for shandy's on the roof, the celebration fully deserved after locking down our first boat tour booking. There was certainly room for improvement 're dinner - a little less hotdog meat with that veg curry might do the trick. She just can't win..

Kicked off the boat tour first thing, although initially in doubt my weather predictions were coming along nicely and we hopped from beach to reef with the sun on our side. Had the last laugh 're Siete Pecados after all, and probably the best hour snorkelling we've ever done, 1000s of fish on every turn, those pesky little orange ones having a clean in the corals being a particular highlight.

Kanyagan lake was unexpectedly impressive, despite the crowds diving the underwater rock formations together was amazing made the trip worthwhile, the life jacket was also a welcome addition, and we made the most of putting our feet up for once.

Last minute change of plans post boat tour for the rest of our time in the philippines, limbster knocking up a 3 day road trip itinery that I just could not say no to. Hand luggage packed we set off on tour, escaping the crowds and hoping to discover the hidden corners of this island.

It had only been two hours into the trip when we found ourselves questioning whether it was a bad dream or we really were in another kayak - but indeed it was no dream and we were back on the sea, albeit separated for the first time. Limbster took to the seperation as expected - rather too well with a touch of competitiveness thrown in for good measure.

Day made easier however with less focus on kayaking more on shell hunting (souvenirs a plenty) and enjoying the infinity pool at the local 5* hotel during happy hour.

Continuing up the coast we hit Ocam Ocam to unexpectedly find our 'off the beaten track beach' packed with locals (totally forgetting it was Easter celebrations!) This meant bbqs, Bruno mars and coconut wine on tap from as early as 9am to get the celebrations going. Managed to still secure a beachfront treehouse amongst the locals and set up base for the night.

Woke at dawn the next day, it's become impossible to ascertain as to why, the cockerals, dogs and early morning tunes likely all play a part, we only know it's certainly not our phone alarms. With our treehouse view it was tough not to stay put, but our gamble to head east paid off when we reached Alito beach.

The road was rough, off road would be an understatement and the worrying thought of 'will this bridge hold' was becoming more and more common, if nothing else limbsters premature screams always settled the nerves..

Incredible way to end our time here, snuggled in the hammock on an empty beach wishing time would just slow down.Read more