Philippine Travel Notes

Where & What Else, Oslob? After whale shark watching and lunch plus tambay at a beach-side eatery, I said "let's go"! My friend asked "where to?" I said "uli na oy, kay mission accomplished na kita!" Note that early on, we cancelled Tumalog Falls (just 5kms away) from this 'itinerary', since the friends we're bringing here soon, have done Samar - The Waterfall Capital ! Besides, nawawalan daw ng tubig yan pag summer. So "fall" lang, walang "water" ! Not that we don't find Tumalog worth a visit. It's just that "the friends" we're bringing soon might find it too basic , even anti-climatic , after they've seen Samar's waterfalls. We have also dropped the idea of Sumilon , since the said group don't like the price! Friend asked if there is anything about "culture" around here, since whale sharks are already "nature related". And I exclaimed "ak...

Let's continue my story ... Time and timing I mentioned this in the last paragraphs of the previous post, but let's overemphasize the time & timing of being at the 'whale watching briefing center' where it all begins. Through the years, hordes of visitors and their vehicles had been multiplying, so that one must be patient in waiting for their turn. It is orderly but often still feels chaotic! I'm even still figuring as to what really should-be the ideal time & timing for would-be visitors to consider, for optimal comfort & convenience prior to actual whale watching. It's that time-frame of waiting and lining up in musical chairs fashion , para kang nasa PCSO, before you can board a boat, to head a few meters and be with whale sharks. The how to avoid excruciatingly long lines was the real reason why my friend and I were on this tour because our upcoming group is a family with seniors and children. Timing : should it be week...