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

Fishermen

Sobrang saludo ako sa mga mangingisdang ito. Nasa daanan sila ng barko at di matatawaran ang lalim ng dagat. Di ko talaga papangarapin ang magbangka ng ganito sa gitna ng laot. Bandang Panay island na ang barko na sinakyan ko papuntang Iloilo ng maispatan ko sila.