Boracay trip (part 3)

Posted on March 20, 2008

My sister and I told ourselves we want to wake up before the sun comes up. After the long walk we did on Sunday night, I knew we wouldn’t be able to make that happen. Mateo woke up around 7 am and since his waking time dictates my waking time, I woke up at the same time. Upon waking up, we ordered our breakfast. The rates we got are inclusive of daily breakfast. We had it served at the cabana and ate after changing into our suits. I love the cabanas in front of the resort! It made staying at the beach so much more relaxing.

After eating our breakfast, we were eager to let Mateo try the sand. He refused to let his feet touch the sand on our first day. Only one thing got him walking and running on the sand…

Good thing another guest of the resort was willing to lend Mateo the soccer ball. Mateo had fun kicking the ball with his Dada. The sand was a huge playground for him after that. These were his constant companions:

He ended up having sand on his scalp (because he liked getting some sand and throwing them around), on his face (because he’d rub some on his face), even inside his diapers (because he’d get into all kinds of positions while playing on the sand).

Lunch was again, prepared by my mom and me but my sister helped this time. After lunch, everyone except my mom and dad, went to d’mall to check things out. We also passed by Jonah’s to have some shakes and french fries.

having shakes and french fries at jonah’s

We took a tricycle back to the resort then I put Mateo to sleep. Ramil and I got ready for the wedding we were invited to. We were excited for this wedding especially since Ramil’s friend is the main reason why we were able to go to Bora. The wedding took place at Sea Wind, right beside White House so it was very convenient for us. The best part of the wedding was the dancing afterwards. It was one of the most relaxed wedding I’ve been to. I guess that’s what you get if you’re having a beach wedding, everyone is so laid back and I got to enjoy myself without worrying about high heels and formalities.

After the wedding, we were too tired to do anything else. Oh, but I just had to have another shake from Jonah’s so I dragged Ramil along the beach and had my mocha shake.

On our last and final day, Mateo had more fun at the beach. He loved ‘riding’ the resort’s jetski parked at the beach. Since we left him with my parents when we attended the wedding the night before, they were able to spend time together and ‘bond’.

We also took some time after breakfast to walk farther up Station 1, where the more expensive resorts like Discovery and Fridays can be found. Ramil and I vowed to go back and stay at Discovery. Haha!

Since our Kalibo-Manila flight was scheduled at 4:55 pm, I asked the resort if we could have a late check-out. They agreed since they don’t have any arriving guests. We still took a quick dip in the sea and the pool, then we got our stuff ready. After a quick lunch, we used the resort’s van to take us back to Cagban Port. We made a quick stop at the talipapa on the way there so that we could buy some pasalubong.

After Mateo’s scary first boat ride, we’ve been trying to think of ways to make the next one less scary for him. We tried to distract him even when the boat wasn’t moving yet. I guess it worked because he enjoyed our boat ride back to Caticlan! Our vacation was short and sweet. We were able to do what we came there for - to attend a wedding, to have Mateo enjoy the beach, to relax and unwind. How I hope we get to do something like this every year!