"I've traveled far and wide to explore new horizons only to find that there's so much to see right here in my own backyard." TravelswithCharie Basiao beach A view of the islands from our cottage on Basiao beach. We ate a simple lunch of bangus (milkfish) and rice with the balut we bought in Dao and assorted pastries from Roxas City. Islands of Pulo Gamay and Pulo Maba-ay There's something to be said about heading to the beach on a weekday. We have this beautiful stretch of white sand to ourselves. All throughout lunch the siren song of the islands beckoned and we wanted to go island hopping but alas the rain caught up with us. All the more reason to come back. Oyster Farm We managed a trip to the talaba (oyster) farm before the downpour. It was nice to see up close how they breed oysters. The old method is to suspend them from bamboo poles as you see here. The new method is to raise them in barrels which are partially sunk
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” - James Michener