Celebrating Christmas in Boracay

"What? Why are we stopping at the middle of the sea when we can already see Odiongan port?", asked by an old woman to an OJT crew. She was seated next to her grandchild who was pre occupied with the music she listened to on her cellphone.

The crew apologized and informed her including us what the captain saw as a problem. One of the Montenegro Shipping Lines vessel was docked in the port and it was impossible for our ship to enter.  One passenger jokingly said, "Ok lang basta may libreng Christmas party kayo sa amin" (It's okay as long as the management will throw a Christmas party to all the passenger all free of charge), then everyone in the room laughed except for a tall lady who looked  exasperated. She stood and blurted "Naghihintay ang pamilya ko. Ayokong magpasko dito!" (My family is already waiting for us. I do not wish to spend our Christmas here in the ship!), then she marched her way up to the ship captain's office. After almost an hour, there was a commotion at the 3rd deck. The lady went out of control and warned to sue the shipping line once the vessel did not dock. Minutes later, we felt the ship moved. 

She came back to the cabin and relayed to us what she did. She called her husband who was in another country and also a ship captain in an international cruise line. She was advised that perhaps there were other solution for docking so the passengers plans would not be ruined.

Since our delayed travel in Manila and the slow vessels engine robbed more than of our precious one day considering also the time (it was evening already when we reached Odiongan) we proceeded to Boracay Island. 

We arrived in the island at around 10 and looked for a cheaper place to stay. We found a room owned by a police inspector who was having a drinking spree with his neighbors and friends. We were invited for a shot which we declined.

On our way to the beach front,
we were invited by these 2 policemen to
celebrate an early (it was 11 in the evening)
 Noche Buena with them inside the Boracay Police Station.

Boracay Sand

with roaming Santa Claus

Boracay beach front

Side trip to Kalibo, Aklan

Our side trip to Kalibo, Aklan. Wished it was their Ati Atihan fest....

Left by the boat going to Looc, Tablas Island after our Boracay Christmas unplanned get away, Edith and I were convinced by some Aklanon who were in a jeepney waiting for more passengers going to Kalibo, to visit their place. We also thought of going to Iloilo but took the first option, otherwise, our itinerary would turn into a mess. 

We arrived in Kalibo after more than 2 hours ride. We asked some residents for a possible good place near the sea where we could spend our night. They suggested Tambak, a few km from the town.

While in the tricycle, we almost suffered from stiff neck looking around expecting to see nice beach resorts. Unfortunately, we felt betrayed. We were dropped to an inn near karaoke bars and pubs and were surprised to be asked "short time?" by the caretaker. Instead of  fussing about this experience, we decided to walk around and let our regrets be drowned by the furious sound of the sea waves. 

My eyes captured the waves lambasting the stones in the shore line.Little did we know it was a broken sea wall when we went nearer.

Stunned for a while, we watched the strong current as it mercilessly bumped into the the almost submerged shattered sea wall bringing more havoc to it.

Then we decided to take more pictures standing on the sea wall but the waves came to us before my killer smile and Edith's Ms Universe pose were captured by the camera. It either showed its hostility or just wanted to play with us. :) We chose to believe the later.