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| The Boardwalk @ Cloud 9 |
A three-story wooden structure extending a few hundred meters into the sea, the boardwalk is frequented by tourists and locals alike for different purposes. While tourists watch surfers tackle the waves, locals watch the waves that they can potentially tackle.
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| Boulevard @ General Luna. Taken by Joseph B. Ouano. |
An expansive stretch of sandy road facing the sea, the boulevard serves as a scenic setting to watch tourists depart for and arrive from boat trips. On hot afternoons when people prefer to stay inside and hide from the sun, I go out and bike in circles while singing to myself and eating ice cream.
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| Approach to Mam-On Island |
An hour away from Siargao Island through towering waves and blue-green waters, Mam-On Island represents a typical island-paradise with its white sand beach, palm trees, clear cool waters, and small idyllic community. It proposes a more than worthwhile break from tackling the unceasing surf.
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| Karaoke @ Boulevard |
As tourists head home to prepare for another night of partying at Jungle, locals head out to the Boulevard and sit down in front of a bottle (or three) of Tanduay, some serving of barbeque, and a song book for Karaoke
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| Low-tide hour @ Secret Spot |
With no road signs to identify it and a 5-minute trek through forested lands to access it, Secret Spot is a well-known secret among locals that offers both frequent gentle waves for beginners and occasional intermediate swells for the experienced.
