Big La Laguna
This is the view looking north towards Isla Verde and Batangas as seen from Campbell's Resort at Big La Laguna near Sabang in the Philippines
First Swim
Little guy testing out the water at Big La Laguna, Sabang, Philippines
Morning Tasks in Argao, Philippines
Early morning duties include raking seaweed deposited by the receding tide into shallow pits dug into the sand and then covering the seaweed with the sand, cleaning things up and making the beach easier to walk on
Rice Paddy
A long and straight pathway leads into a vast rice paddy surrounded by rain forest and jungle on the island of Mindoro, Philippines
Walking on Water
A man walks through the shallow waters off the shoreline near Argao, Cebu, Philippines
Sunrise in Argao
A brilliant sunrise over mirror like waters, captured at the charming and perfectly sited Bamboo Paradise Resort in Argao, Cebu, Phillipines
Market in Argao
The vast market place in Argao is the size of a small town! You can find everything under the sun from fresh produce and seafood to housewares and furniture to street food to custom made shirts!
Jeepney!
The Filipino bus equivalent, Jeepneys are ubiquitous and often highly decorated and flashy
Jungle Ox Cart Ride
Angela, our sweet tempered 5 year old Carabao (Ox) pulled our cart through the jungle to a remote tribal village on the island of Mindoro, Philippines.
Jungle Homesite
Along the river deep in the rain forest jungle, Carabao, slightly larger than Water Buffalo, are a prized possession
Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
Trikes, motorcycles with a small side car, are very common in the Philippines and are the local "taxi" or family vehicle
Loaded Jeepney!
The locals are friendly in the Philippines! Passengers are often packed inside, outside and on top of these ubiquitous Jeepneys
White Beach, Mindoro, Philippines
Turquoise water, a tropical breeze and a long, beautiful sandy crescent at White Beach on a perfect day
Walking Over Water
Low tide makes for very shallow water as this man appears to walk on water
Puerto Galera Side Street
Paul and Alan Reflected in Manila Sculpture
Sunrise in El Nido, Palawan
Early morning view from my hotel room in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. In a few hours, we'll hop aboard one of those tour boats and make a full day of exploring!
Beach Coral Becoming Sand
Limestone Sea Stacks near El Nido, Palawan
Dive and Tour Boats in El Nido Harbor
Paul in Palawan Beach Panorama
