Bohol (Philippines) - Life at the Beach!
Life at the beach is always portrayed as perfect and carefree. Such was the experience during our holiday in The Philippines. We had decided to visit the country famous for its many islands and white sand beaches. Our travel was scheduled for August, for which our bookings had been confirmed in April. This was many years ago. My husband was very keen to experience diving at the archipelago. However, I was afraid of water. Period! On second thought, to say I was 'afraid' would be an understatement. It was only during our previous trip to the Tioman Islands (Malaysia) in March that I had kicked a fuss during snorkeling, creating a horrific experience for everyone on board the boat. Water constituted what I would call my "fear factor" (primarily drowning). Following the Tioman venture, when Sai suggested a diving trip to The Philippines, I promised myself that I would accompany him and take the challenge head-on. I took compliance leave of a fortnight to learn swimming