The Last Flight to Bora

I just received an email today from an American friend whom I met in Bora. Attached were several photos taken of the passengers who were in the last delayed flight to Caticlan that day and I think this is the reason why we mingled when we were in Bora.

It was really fun meeting them. We shared travel stories and insights about the places we've been to. I think if you are more exposed to different cultures, the more you are tolerant with other races and places.

Cebu Pacific recently opened a new route to Caticlan for the convenience of Bora-bound vacationers. Since Caticlan airport can only handle small aircrafts, we took a Dornier 328 which can carry 72 passengers only.
It was my first time to fly in a small aircraft and I'm a bit agitated because of the stories I've heard before. My friend said that when you ride a small craft like Asian Spirit (Dornier 328), you will land as a spirit. That is why it is called "Asian Spirit".

When we checked-in, we have to be weighed in with our baggages. If your body weight + your baggages will weigh more than 70 kilos. If you are a bit heavy, then you have to bring extra cash.

Boracay Habagat

Thanks to TyphoonFrank who just visited the archipelago leaving Boracay a dirty white sandy beach island.
I never thought the rumor was true when I was there. The sandstorm was tough and the waves were strong. Strong enough for a beginner surfer.

My flight was delayed and it was already dusk when we arrived in the tiny island paradise. We were starving and we ate like a pig (PG) in one of the restos which offers buffet meal.At night, buffets are everywhere ranging from Php200 to Php500. It is better to walk around first to get the best deal and the best meal. ;)

The whole island was covered in nets to avoid the sands from coming into hotels, resorts, and restaurants. But all of these did not spoil our fun nor did it stop tourists from going there. Actually, flights to Caticlan were filling up fast and the whole island is still jam packed (I guess, I was the only one spoiling around..hehehe)It is the rainy season in Philippines and rates are dropping low. It is the best time for budget travelers like me but not a good time for sun worshippers, I guess.

We stayed in La Carmela in Station 2. A nice beach front hotel that costs only Php 2,100 a night, good for 4 persons. What a deal, right?
The next day, we visited the Boracay Adventist Church and attended a morning service. Their church is on Diniwid Beach and it is constructed on a hilltop which is nice to look at. I was also amused with their screen with a Bora background. Nice one. It is nice to get some blessings even while vacationing.

Yeah!!! It's my Birthday....

...We're gonna party like it's my birthday....I just arrived from my Bora Trip and I was sooooo surprised when the security personnel told me that there was a package for me...I thought it was my new Metrobank credit card...
Instead, I got a dozen flowers and a cake from kwanghui aka. corny boy who happens to be my boypren and I'm sooooo happy.
My heart fluttered...hehehe (kinilig tuloy ang bato kong puso...)Thanks a lot...Corny Boy!!!
Btw...we already ate the cake...hehehe

Bora Then

I will be in Bora in the next few hours.

I can still remember my first time in Bora 4 years ago.
It was Holy Week and the whole Island seems to drown with the load of tourists on that week.
There were a lot of freebies along the beach, hot bodies, endless parties, and bottomless booze.

We were in a very tight budget at that time and I do hope that this time around I can get my first Bora Braids and will have my birthday dinner at Friday's.

I was able to save only 5 pics and I hope that I can get more memoirs this time around. Di pa kasi uso digi cam nun sa buhay ko kasi pulubing estudyante lang ako nun...hehehe

See you next week!!!