Vacation Time: The Beach - 11

Since we are not that far from the beach, our vacation would never be complete if we would not be able to experience a morning swim.



We do have a luxury of going to the beach because we don't have resorts here. It's a swim all you like activity.



Aside from swimming, a fresh morning catch is also worth the wait. You'll simply have to wait for the fishermen to arrive and divide their shares, and you can buy something out of their share. That is, if the catch is enough.



But that morning, the catch would only be enough for their family for the rest of the day. Anyway, by early evening, some of them would go to the town and they would roam the streets selling their catch. And we'll wait by then.

Vacation Time: Coastlines and Islands - 5

Everyone became excited every time we passed some islands. That's the beauty of traveling by the sea. You'll have the chance to experience seeing a portion of 7107 islands of the Philippines.



And it could had been even better if crew members of the ship would take turns in identifying these islands in order to inform and educate their passengers. Hmmm. It would be a good strategic plan to boosts the ticket sales of this shipping line.



There was an instance that an island looks like a resting lion.



I also spotted a portion of an island that looks like faces from afar.



And one particular coastline captured my heart. It could be a good postcard in the making.

Vacation Time: Boats and Bancas - 4

Passengers would rush from one side to the other especially if we pass along people who rode boats or bancas.




I greatly admire the fishermen who explore the vastness of the sea to earn their living. And even to the point of doing their fishing expeditions to where big ships sail just to increase their catch.



Actually, fishermen riding small bancas don't mind likewise on how far they were from the nearest coast line. Well, the weather was good and it pose no threat to their safety. Anyway, they are experienced swimmer and the sea is already part of their life.



I asked Jeff if it would be okay for him to ride a banca this part of the sea. Little did I know that the sea makes him uncomfortable. He can swim a little but not that good. And he is not confident enough to survive the waters in case something will go wrong. Knock on wood.



And he is not alone. Hehe

Destination: Taal Volcano - 10

We arrived safely at the foot of the mountain. Well, it was a fun-filled experience for all of us though our sight-seeing trip was short. I suggest that you'll climb the crater in the earliest possible time so that you'll have ample time to enjoy the view and you'll also have enough time to freely roam around.



The banca that we rode this morning had been waiting for us. During the afternoon, waves start to grow bigger. You have to wear your life vest to secure yourself. But since it was just a 20-minute ride, you don't have to be that afraid during the course of the trip. Anyway, from time to time, bancas are just within your sight. Just enjoy the trip and ride high with the waves.



We had lunch at our contact's place. Though part of the package was a sumptuous lunch, we had other things in mind about the food. There was nothing extra-ordinary about the food. But since we were already hungry, we simply enjoyed our food.



After lunch, we still had enough time to enjoy the day. We agreed to visit other places in Tagaytay, since we were already there. And so we had to endure again the zigzag ride going to Tagaytay, praying that we will have a safe passage.