My eldest daughter Gabby will turn five this Sunday, January 22, 2006, and she'll spend her birthday in Hong Kong disneyland with the whole family. Finally reaping the benefits of my new job - free airticket for me and 75% off for the rest of the family, though I have to pay full fare for the nanny of my one year old baby Luis. Temperature has ( Read more... )

Today is my last day at my old job...almost eight years of lawyering for different corporations...and almost eight years of fun and grief. By 6:30 pm tonight I will forever close this chapter in my life leaving behind a job that I'm so used to do for almost eight years. Goodbye to my colleagues and staff, goodbye office and goodbye litigation ( Read more... )

I have gone to Anilao a million times but the trip this weekend is gonna be the most exciting one......... ever! We are staying at the Villa, did you hear that? we are staying at the villa! We got upgraded to this luxurious accommodation at no extra cost. Finally, a dream come true ( Read more... )

Location: Koala, Anilao
Objective: Fun Dive

DM: Dencio, Gordo
Buddy: Rhia
Group: Chito, Ivy and Rommel

Ave. Depth: 30 ft
Max. Depth: 74 ft

Time In: 2:35 pm
Time Out: 3:20 pm
Dive Time: 45 mins

Visibility: 30 ft
Temperature: 26C

Comments:
Boat dive. Photo-ops for the new divers.


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Location: Cathedral Rocks, Anilao
Objective: Fun Dive

DM: Dencio, Gordo
Buddy: Rhia
Group: Chito, Ivy and Rommel. Jaybee, Jo and their classmates were with us but we had a different dive plan from them.

Ave. Depth: 45 ft
Max. Depth: 85 ft

Time In: 10:46 am
Time Out: 11:29 am
Dive Time: 43 mins

Visibility: 40 ft
Temperature: 26C

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Most of our time in Bolinao was spent snorkeling skimming the surface of the reef as it was too shallow to snorkel.

Below are samples of critters found in 2 to 3 feet of water.


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I have been to Bolinao twice before this trip, circa 1994 and 1995. Ten years hence, I thought it was about time for a third visit.


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The 1st Philippine Scuba Dive Expo
April 26 - April 28, 2005
Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Mall
Makati City, Metro ManilaFeaturing ( Read more... )

The mystical island of Siquijor is known for witchcraft and traditional healers. Paranormal stories abound but most, if not all, are second hand accounts. Local tourists tend to shy away from Siquijor in their itinerary due to fear of experiencing strange occurences. Even the popularity of Harry Potter has failed to attract local tourists ( Read more... )

Location: Mamsa, Apo Island
Objective: Fun Dive

DM: Bhoyette, Geore
Buddy: Rhia
Group: Lani, Chito and Gerald

Ave. Depth: 40 ft
Max. Depth: 81 ft

Time In: 3:09 pm
Time Out: 3:52 pm
Dive Time: 43 mins

Visibility: 50 ft
Temperature: 82F

Comments:Similar dive conditions as the Sanctuary only this time with stronger current and larger ( Read more... )