Whale shark watching in Donsol

Lately I've been seeing and reading about Whale Shark watchin in Donsol, Philippines.
I've been so intrigued with it, imagine that amazing experience of a huge animal swim by you..
The sheer size of the whale shark is enough to awe you beyond bewilderment. Many curious backpackers indulge in the experience to swim with the gentle giant, and get as close as possible.

Thanks to conservationists and WWF, rules have been laid down, and they have ensured that visitors will have minimum impact on the animals and environment. WWF, together with the LGU and the Donsol Municipal Tourism Council (DMTC), have implemented the Butanding Ecotourism Development Project.

http://www.ecotourdonsol.com/

The whale shark, locally known in Donsol as 'butanding', is the biggest fish in the world. This gentle giant is known to grow to great lengths of up to 15 t0 20 meters and can weigh up to 34 tonnes. Unlike other species of sharks, the whale shark can neither bite nor chew. Its thousands of teeth are so tiny that it can only eat small shrimps, fish and plankton by using its modified gill rakers as suction filter.

Donsol is a coastal town located at the northwestern part of the Province of Sorsogon. The people generally depend on farming, livestock production and fishing for their income and livelihood. There are no landline telecommunications and internet services in Donsol.

I'm going there someday. Anyone up for it?

A walk thru' Japanese culture in Kyoto

A lil girl dressed as a geisha stood by the street
transporting us back in time,
to the ancient traditional times of Japan..

Kiyomizu temple overlooks the city..

with our kawaii Japanese friends..
it was funny speakin to them in Spanish, in Japan.
Heiko absolutely loved the kneelin part of Japanese traditions..

An extremely touristic picture of us n the geisha..

Byo-do Inn
shimmerin under the evening sun..

A great restaurant for Yakitori (bbq skews)..

Beautiful ladies clad in Kimonos

we dig these Tatami styled restaurants..

SAKE! We all loved it!
what better way to indulge in some true Japanese culture?

TOKYO RAIDERS

The last leg of our Asian trip,
Tokyo was perhaps the most anticipated city on our list
since we were sick of rude Chinese
pushing and shoving, and spitting all over the place.
Time for some civilization...

Awesome Shabu Shabu
(thinly sliced beef soaked in light soup)
and Sukiyaki for the rest.
Food glorious food!

Woah wide spread of delicacies at Miho's place
her folks were so cool n cooked up a feast for us
that's wat I call Japanese hospitality.

Anime dressing

Tokyo's nightview

One of the coolest restaurants in our trip
Inspired by the 'Kill Bill' setting,
it's a traditional old Japanese dwelling
restored to suit modern tastes..

Walkin along the streets of Shinjuku

Celebrating Alberto's 27th

We spent Alberto's 27th the Miami way..
hitting chillout bars along the beach of Singapore.
A mojito in hand,
soothing chillout music in the backgrd.

Cafe del Mar
Famous for its chillout music,
an atmosphere of its own.
This one in Singapore has the same decor as
its original branch in Ibiza.
White furniture, elegant daybeds,
and a pool bar to wind down..

40 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa
http://www.cafedelmar.com.sg/

We stumbled upon a cool resort/hotel along the beach
amazing waterfall, connected to the pool
with stylish black decor

51 Imbiah Walk Sentosa
Singapore 099538

http://www.silosobeachresort.com/gallery.htm

Sunset at the Cliff was gorgeous.
A restaurant/bar perched on the cliff overlookin the sea,
as part of the Sentosa Resort & Spa.
An extremely zen and relaxing feel..
a great place to wind down n chill..

2 Bukit Manis Road,
Sentosa
http://www.thesentosa.com/