Surf's Up!

I am into sports all my life but I have never really tried any serious watersport before. And I didn't know I would actually love one until I tried surfing with my Citi friends. I can't get enough of it eversince :)

Once a month, we try to head to La Union for a weekend of fun, sun and sand. We usually stay at surf camp and head to Bacnotan for friendlier waves. And believe me, it is a challenging but equally amazing experience trying to paddle on your own, balance on your board and drag(or paddle) back to the sea to catch a new wave.

One important lesson learned though --Do NOT apply too much sunblock on your forehead because when you get wet and the water starts dripping down your eyes, your eyes will start to hurt and you'll spend the entire time squinting and trying to see through the waves! Believe me, it makes balancing on the board more difficult!

Aside from the perpetual tan that we seem to have acquired, the once a month trips to La Union gave most of us a much needed exercise. Hopefully, we get to have those washboard abs soon! ;)

Should you wish to go surfing, let me know. I'll introduce you to our surfing contacts.

Finally, Boracay!

Pam, my bestfriend from high school, and I spent the November 1 - 4, 2007in Boracay. After years of planning to travel together, this was our first time to finally do it! And what made this trip even more fun was that it was also our first time in Boracay!

What did we do in Boracay? Check this out!

1) Did the 15 shots at Cocomangas. It was a blast trying out all the shots and having our names in their hall or fame!

2) Tried the shakes at Jonah's. We loved Mocha Rhum and Banana Vanilla Shakes!

3) Walked the long stretch of White Beach. It started out as an evening stroll but ended up as a search for the Cocomangas!

4) Went island hopping, went to the Crystal Cove caves and Puca island

5) Snorkeled

6) Watched the sunset thru a paraw

7) Had a tattoo (sun tattoo for me and a chinese character for pam) and had our hair braided (atleast pam's hair) while watching a fire dance right infront of us

8) Had a massage (although not a good one)

9) Went sea walking.. it was an amazing experience walking on the sea bed and having all the fishes swim around you!

10) Rented an ATV and toured the island.

11) Strolled thru D' Avenue

12) Sampled their restos and sat in some bars

13) Swam and got ourselves sunburned

14) Watched the sunrise (finally! after our failed attempts to wake up early!)

15) And of course, took hundreds of photos :)

Not a bad checklist for first timers huh? :)