Variation
We decided to go to a different beach today. In fact we headed to the main Alona beach when most of the boats had gone to Balicasag island. We went snorkeling on the reef which is about 200 meters from the shore. It was a steep wall with plenty to see. We took it in turns whilst the other sat in the shade.
Lunch today was rice and vegetables at a small store. On the beach there was a table set up with a big heart and roses plus fairy lights to decorate the sand...someone was in for a romantic evening!
As darkness fell we headed for dinner. At the restaurant we met a young Australian man who was trying to order half a roast chicken but the restaurant would not sell it to him - you have to order the whole chicken. We told him we would eat the other half and share the cost. We sat and chatted whilst we ate dinner together.
After dinner we searched for live music and we weren't disappointed. There was a good singer on the main Alona beach and then we found a fantastic blues band in the Bamboo bar. We listened to the music for a while and then watched the world cup game between Belgium and Morocco before heading back to our room.
