4 hours. 4 hours was all we had. That was the day when we had spent 4 hours of our lives as a couple in a place we always longed to be. A place where we can enjoy natures splendid beauty. A place where we can, as a couple just enjoy ourselves and be with nature. A place to be thankful for all the blessings that came our way, A place to plan ahead for the coming year. A place where time could stand still, a place where we can be silent for a time and just enjoy the time as it unfolds.
I was disappointed at first to know that we wont be able to follow our itinerary that day. We planned to explore at least 3 islands during the trip but our boatman refused to follow what was planned due to strong winds that causes huge waves. As usual we had to adhere to their "safety first"policy. Not bad though as we still managed to dock at Sabitang Laya without hassles, but looking at the waves far down Matukad Island, I must admit it was not a bad decision. I would be happy to go to the place no matter how huge the waves are. I can say this after braving the waves to Calaguas Island but having my wife with me who wants all the adventure but does not know how to swim, I would want safety first. Thanks to Kuya Jonald for not giving in.
Our love affair with Caramoan had been a long time dream. Something that the two of us had always looked forward to. An experience worth living, a memory worth sharing. As our boatman started to maneuver the boat, we could not help but be excited in anticipation of a surreal experience. Finally we will have a taste of Caramoan, Sabitang Laya style.
Sabitang Laya is sometimes called the triangle island. The side facing Bikal Port is Called Bigang by locals while on the other side ( a 5 minute walk from Bigang is Sabitang Laya) both sides has a long white powdery white sand stretch. Of the 2 sides of the island we spent much of our time on Sabitang Laya. No doubt the reality show Survivor often times does its taping in this side of the island. It has a breathtaking view. Like some other bloggers description it is like a combination of both Boracay and Palawan. Maybe because of the long stretch of powdery white sand and the rock formations in the island same to that in El Nido.
As the boat docked Bigang we did not wasted much time. It was low tide when we get there so we had to walk at the rocky part of the beach before getting to the island. We had not wasted much time, knowing it was going to be a short love affair, we started roaming at the island, trekking both Bigang Sabitang Laya. My wife had a good time just taking pictures and walking and taking a dip at its pristine beach. The beach has a rocky part but there is ample space for swimming sans rocks on the sea bed.
It was a very candid experience. A short love affair, but the memories, priceless. We swim to our hearts content in the shallow part of the beach and boy the waters is so clear. We enjoyed the beach like kids. At least just for a short while, here we are, living the dream of being here for once. Here we are in the same spot we had only seen on TV, here we are, two souls one with the beach.
As I closed my eyes while taking a dip in this piece of paradise, a famous movie quote flashed back to me:
" Trust me it's paradise. This is where the hungry come to feed. For mine is a generation that circles the globe and searches for something we haven't tried before. So never refuse an invitation, never resist the unfamiliar, never fail to be polite and never outstay the welcome. Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience. And if it hurts, you know what? It's probably worth it."- The Beach
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