Washed Out

Days 25 to 27 - Boracay

Day 25

Oh dear, this wind and rain doesn't look good! We had thought about visiting the Philippines in other years but were concerned about typhoons, this year we thought we'd be OK by the end of November, but climate change is bringing more frequent and stronger storms, extending the typhoon season.

It poured rain overnight but by the time we finished breakfast it had subsided a little. M decided this would be a good time to go for a walk ... two hours and one completely destroyed umbrella later he made it back to our hotel, though he did manage to walk the length of White Beach up to Lambros Point.

We both went for a walk later in the afternoon, but we were caught in another massive downpour and had to shelter at a coffee place and a bar on our way back. We had dinner at the hotel, there wasn't much point in going too far in this weather.

Day 26

We only found out this morning that all flights to Boracay yesterday had been cancelled and visitors had been stranded on the island and in Manila, we were fortunate we'd arrived the day before that.

The weather had improved so M went exploring along the beach to the south, stopping when rocks prevented further progress. That part of the beach was even much quieter than where we were staying. 

The sun came out and the Filipinos are so used to cyclones it's as if it never happened. The sand near our hotel is lovely and soft and the sea was calm and a beautiful blue so it was a great day to swim in the warm water then relax on the island while sipping cocktails.

That evening we watched as yachts took people out on sunset cruises, all in a line along the horizon.

Day 27

Another sunny day, so M went off on another walk along White Beach (no umbrella required this time), while K decided on another swim. 

At breakfast had seen people reserving sun lounges early by placing their towels but then not using them. It seems the stereotype that it's Germans that do it is somewhat true as it was a German man that demanded K move when she sat on a a lounge that had been unoccupied for two hours!