Isla Walang Lang-aw |
Upon our return to the resort, from Calauit Island, late in the afternoon, we, as well as all the other resort guests, were again sent off on another boat ride, this time to back to nearby Isla Walang Lang-aw. This small island, with its limestone cliff (ideal for rock climbing) and white sand bar, was to be the scene of our final dinner. Our food was brought along in food warmers. No chairs were provided, but we didn’t mind as we sat on mats on the sand and dined by torchlight. What a romantic setting! The night was cool and windy, the sky was clear and the stars were out.
Posing with resort staff |
Alas, all good things must come to an end. The next day, after a very early breakfast, we, together with other guests, left the island via the 7:30 AM boat after being given a warm send-off by the gracious resort staff. It saddened me as I saw the waving staff, as well as the island, grow smaller as we sped away. We left on the 10 A.M. Pacific Air flight back to smog-laden, traffic-clogged, garbage-infested and overpopulated Manila.