16 September 2009

Side Trip to Boracay

After the meeting, we had a short visit to the Butcher Mansion. Samuel J. Butcher is the owner of Sampaguita Gardens and the creator of Precious Moments.

Our group of seven then traveled to Caticlan port and boarded the fast craft to Boracay. The winds were strong and the sea was rough but it was only a 15-minute ride. We checked in at Casa Pilar Beach Resort (located in Station 3) at around 7:00 p.m. and immediately ate our packed dinner. Then, we strolled on the beach, taking pictures here and there up to Station 1 then back to the resort to rest our tired legs... and off to sleep.

The following morning, the waves were still strong and there was a coming storm, so we hurriedly packed up and left Boracay. I felt sorry for my friends who were not able to explore the crystal waters and powdery white sands of Boracay. Of course, they brought with them some souvenirs and samples of Boracay sand.