Manu in front of "Bessie", our trusty motorbike. They fixed the breaks just for us!
Tarsier. We would have preferred to see a wild one in Raja Sikatuna, but in the end we opted for the sanctuary in Corella.
Rice fields, Bohol Island, Philippines
At the Simply Butterflies, a butterfly farm in Bohol
Brown Shrike, a very common bird on Bohol
Atlas Moth, common in the forests of the Loboc Watershed, Bohol.
Flying Lemur, Raja Sikatuna Protected Landscape. Can be seen at dawn and dusk in the open area near the entrance of Magasay Park
The forest of Raja Sikatuna Protected Landscape
Our favorite mode of transport on Olango Island. This one comes with a free canine copilot!
The walkway out to the lookout tower at the Olango Wildlife Sanctuary.
Low tide on Olango Island.
Starfish in the water at Olango Wildlife Sanctuary
Olango Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mangroves, Olango Island.
Pacific Swallow, Olango Island.
Common Tern fishing, Olango Island
Common Tern, cruising, Olango Island
Orchid, Olango Island
Fresh fish, hanging rice in banana leaves, soy sauce, mini limes and the most amazing mango for dessert.
The remains of our lunch
Rufus Night Heron (Nankeen Night Heron) at the Olango Ranger Station. This one was taken by locals as a chick and is now almost tame. Attempts to reintroduce it have so far failed. He just likes free fish dinner too much!
Manu modeling the latest fashions in starfish!
The grounds of the MiraMar Private Resort in Lemery, Batangas on the main island of Luzon. The wedding pre and after party took place here.
The cottage house we stayed in with the owner, Manny, and his wife. Manny and Rick were born on the same day and soon bonded.
Manu reading a part of the wedding program. Someone canceled out of nervousness and she was recruited.
The bride and groom, Celina and Peter, preparing for their first kiss as a couple.
The couple posing with friends. Peter and Celina had to take one billion photos that day. In the Philippines, the wedding filming and photography is taken to nearly life-threatening extremes; if you could die of over-smiling that is.
Us with Karen, a former coworker who is originally from the island of Palawan.
Melissa and Hubert, two former colleagues, giving their best smiles
Sunset in south Luzon.
Manuela posing with our meal in Sabang on the island of Palawan
Bangka, or typical Filipino boats, on the beach in Sabang.
The beach at St. Paul's National Park near the entrance to the underground river.
The entrance to the underground river in St. Paul's NP.
The front of our boat, inside the underground river cave system.
Bats! Of which there were many... as you might imagine.
Stalactites, stalagmites, who can remember the difference? I still can't and I just looked it up on wikipedia.
Light at the end of the tunnel, St. Paul's NP, Palawan.
Bangkas galore! These boats transfer guests to the underground river.
Our humble hut at Blue Cove, near Port Barton, Palawan. Our home for Xmas.
The view from the hill above Blue Cove.
Manu enjoying the amenities after a long boat ride.
