Manila 2012: Beaches

During our Manila trip we were able to venture out and visit two beach locations: Pico de Loro and Bolinao. Both were a drive from the city yet well worth the trip. We were able to soak in the sun, take a dip in the calm ocean, and just let the hours pass without a care. It was the perfect escape from the hustle and calamity of Manila.


First beach visit was Pico de Loro. This view from the pool facing the Pico de Loro cove is so calming and I want to go back. The day was sunny, breezy, and so great.


Since this beach was in a cove, the water was quite calm and shallow. We were able to wander out very far and just float on for hours.




Our other beach was Bolinao. Still undiscovered, there were only locals out and not many tourists. I enjoyed the time spent there because it was like having the beach to ourselves.




Sunset.


Low tide provided lots of time to explore the tide pools, collect hermit crabs, and just walk. My little boy cousins enjoyed it!


Hubs enjoying the view from our room.

While we live by the beach in SB, I find it wonderful to visit/explore other beaches. Watching waves crash, smelling the ocean, laying in the sand... they're all some of my favorite experiences.