Spring Break in the Philippines

We had a five day weekend and jumped on the opportunity to travel, since, you know... we are leaving soon. Unless we manufacture a long weekend with unused sick days (which we will hopefully do), this is our last chance to get out. We booked tickets to Manila, talked with some coworkers who previously lived in the Philippines and built a trip to the tropical island of Cebu. It was quite a hike and we basically traveled all day on Saturday, but it was worth it. 

Our first stop was Badian Island Wellness Resort. Ash found it and thats where we went. We had to take a boat to get there. It was nice. Here are some pics. 

Cebu City, Magellan's Demise

The illusive Cross of Magellan

The Shrine

Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu

We made it... after 18 hours of planes, cars and boats

Lea learned some native dances!

Sunrise on the beach

The water was pristine

New snorklers catch on quick

Straight to the coral garden

Sunset on the beach

Volcanos

Pre-Whale Sharks in Oslob

Ready to jump!

Amazing

Quite the experience

Back to the beach

Lea

Bye Badian!

We planned for a half day in Manila to explore the Intermuros area before dragging our butts back to China. Obviously the history is deep. Perfect weekend getaway... beach and history!

San Agustin Church

Same Church... from the outside

Local high school kids chilling after school on the Baluarte de Dilao

Checking it out

King Phillip II

Baluartillo de San Francisco Javier

Happy girls outside Fort Santiago

Family pic

Jail cell of Jose Rizal. The girls had a lot of questions.

Pondering the ruins of Dulaang Rajah Soliman

Pasig River

The Dungeon that terrified the girls

The Beautiful Ashley

Remains of the Barracks

Manila Cathedral

The Manila International Airport before we left... good thing we got there early. 

The countdown continues. We love you!