Back from Boracay

I survived the Philippines! And I couldn't be more glad to be home in Japan. After living here for the year I think I've developed a security bubble since everyone here is so kind and friendly. Not to just single out the Philippines, but I think no matter where else I go I'll immediately start feeling unsafe the second I step off the plane.


However it was really fun. Sketchy fun. Haggling left, right, and center to get some kind of offer and trying not be ripped off was of great importance for the past week. I didn't realize tips were also necessary beforehand. And it also seems everyone likes to stare and give people dirty looks here. I was so confused. I don't think I looked that different from everyone else there. I practiced my dirty stare with this crab @_@.


I can see why some people would deem it a paradise and enjoy the beach and night life. The nature and scenery really is wonderful. Happy hour starts at 9:00am and there's live music on the beach every night.


Fruity drink after fruity drink after fruity drink flowed like water. I really miss having access to affordable fresh fruits and I perhaps overdid it a little on the mango, watermelon, and other shakes.


So much delicious food and regular sized portions too! This lobster was dinner on our first night and it was probably the best thing for the rest of the week. There were steaks and pizzas but if my memory serves me correctly "Sir Homard" was definitely the most delicious dinner.


Hanging on to this thing was extremely fun. While being pulled it almost becomes vertical while you're dragged across the ocean. One of the girls fell off while we were riding and her life jacket completely withered off. Lucky for her she could swim... I'm thinking I'd be at the bottom of the ocean if happened to me. Phew!


ZOMG Space Helmets?!?! Unfortunately the underwater camera wasn't that great but the experience was definitely worth it. Probably the closest thing to walking on the moon that I can imagine and feeding the fish was awesome.


Snorkelling! The upper half of my body is cut off but that's alright. I can still taste the salt water going down that tube. Yum!