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Siargao - The Philippines (Entry 4)

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Siargao Day 4 - 1st July: This was the best day on the island yet. It started with a 5am surf at Cloud 9. The waves were staggeringly perfect, the water warm, the vibe phenomenal. Even though I'm the furthest thing from a morning person, you can't help but be stoked when you're awake at 5am on a hot and humid tropical paradise, the suns already out and crisping your shoulders and nose, there's a handful of travellers and locals combined all trying to score the waves and cheering each other on. After the surf I treated myself to a delicious cappuccino and an Asian spicy fried rice breakfast with an egg on top at Kermit resort. When Georgie, Harry and Ellie woke up they had a quick bite to eat and we all got ready for a day trip to Sohoton Cove. Things you need to know about your trip to Sohoton Cove: It takes about 1.5 hours to get there by a really loud engined boat (travel expense: 5000 pesos) While they do have snacks available there (the most incredible chocolate I...

Siargao - The Philippines (Entry 2)

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Siargao Day 2 - 29th June: Rolling out of bed this morning I was ready to make the most of my first full day in Siargao. I pulled on a brown hippie skirt and a bright orange tie dye crop top over my bikini and headed to breakfast. I ordered the omelette with mango and banana fruit pieces on the side, a banana shake and a black instant coffee. Just as I was munching away, the rain began. I decided to wait the rain out and read my book for about an hour while I woke up with my caffeine fix.  I can't really imagine a better place to just slum out for the day. It kind of reminds me of a beach bar back home called PiliPili - just better.  After about an hour the rain still hadn't subsided. I didn't have anyone to talk to - and I had nothing to do. No one was around. It was only 9am and the loneliness made me just want to have a glass of wine or a cocktail already. It's astounding how quickly one turns to alcohol when they need comforting.  I resisted the urge and decided to ...