Turtle close to the shore

April 22nd 2015
We missed our chance spotting turtles back on *that secret island* a week ago and so we have made it our sole purpose to seek out a place where such animals are in abundance. We LOVE turtles by the way. That place is called Apo island. Getting here was pretty straight forward. After our boat ride and 3 bus journeys from Sugar beach we stayed the night in Dumaguete again so we could leave early ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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CrispyLife

mikesrtw

Hi we're Chris and P. We have quit our jobs and sold our house to follow our dream of travelling around the world for 12 months!!! Let’s jump back about 2 years - We're driving to P's friend’s house for an evening meal when she turns and says "I've been thinking..." And what a thought that was indeed. That thought turned into buying a dilapidated property and spending a total of 2 years 'doing it up' ourselves coupled with a new job and a wedding thrown into the mix for good measure. We even questioned ourselves at times on whether travelling would actually become a reality or be j... full info

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27th May 2015

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Turtle heaven and rooster hell
How fabulous that you got to swim with so many turtles, and that you had a camera that could capture it. You've definitely found some sweet spots in the Philippines. Pretty funny though that you said your journey was straight-forward--just a boat and three bus rides! Travel times take on a whole new meaning when you're off the beaten track!

27th May 2015

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

Turtle heaven and rooster hell!!
You definitely caught the essence of our experience with that title. I agree long journeys are not too bad when the destination is worth it. I write this having just waited 8 hours for a nightbus at a station, with the 10 hour journey only just begun. So far dare I say it, but its been good. As with the camera its just an average point and shoot camera, but we have a 'dicapac' casing that allows us to use it in water. Not as good as a go pro, but a okay alternative. Thanks once again Tara.

30th May 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Scuba
we love to scuba dive and turtles are my favorite. The Philippines are so amazing.

31st May 2015

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

Dave and Merry
The people we talk with speak so highly of Scuba diving in the phillipines and it seems you both got to experience some wonderful sealife there already . The Philippines is truly a special place. I hear another trip coming on very soon for you guys.

30th May 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Perfection
Great shot.

31st May 2015

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

perfect shot
Thank you, we both were pretty impressed with it too when we looked at our pictures out of the water.

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