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After surfing, you can chill looking at Boracay's famous sunset.  We usually go to Nigi Nigi Too in Station 1 to enjoy the more relaxing view.  Mojito and cold beer are very refreshing.

My friends waiting for me to jump! 

There are 3 different dive boards - 6,8 and 15 meters.

I only tried 6 meters.  I was super scared and almost had an heart attack (I really thought I was brave until I walked towards the end of board).

I'm already teary-eyed when I think of jumping again! YES I'M A PUSSY!!

Around October of last year, I had the most incredible adventure of my life. 

I had to work in Poland for 5 weeks and conquer the rest of Europe in two weeks time. 

It was autumn at that time, going to winter.  Trees started to change their colors, temperature starts to drop, it's semi-perfect time to travel.

At first, I had some doubts travelling - because I'm Asian - I'm 'lil bit shy and scared of tall people, racist, and all.  But it was not that bad.  Europeans are actually friendly and helpful.

I planned the trip by myself (accompanied/helped by a colleague) - booked the tickets, searched for hotels, decided whether to take a train or plane, checked schedules, read blogs on what-to-dos, etc.   In total, I had been to 7 European countries (including Vatican as an independent country)  and 12 cities.  Yup, there's a lot of planning.  

While writing this post, good memories flashed back.  Those times that we run in the train stations because the trains leave at the exact time as scheduled, times that we look for the train station number (yup, similar to connecting flights, trains also have connecting trips.  And sometimes, the intervals are just for 10 minutes.  So just imagine the running, panicking, and crazy lifting of our bags), and times that made me fall so deeply in love with Europe.  It's just the best time of my life.  

We didn't travel as backpackers.  In fact, since we stayed for 2 months time, I had 20 kgs baggage, laptop backpack, and 1 shoulder bag for my camera, wallet, passport and stuff.  IT WAS NOT EASY!  

From Manila flew to Hong Kong to Frankfurt to Gdynia, Poland - spent 5 weeks 

From Frankfurt took a train to Berlin - spent overnight

From Amsterdam took a train to Paris - spent 3 days (passed by Belgium)

From Venice took a boat/train to Verona - day trip

From Venice flew to Rome -spent 3 days

From Rome to Manila

We missed the other countries because obviously, cost of living in Europe is very very expensive, as well as the trains and airfare!  Given another chance, I will definitely travel to Prague, Vienna, and Spain (Barcelona, Portugal, and Ibiza) :D

Donsol is one of my favorite tourist destinations.  I had been dreaming of swimming with the gentle giants - the whale sharks, local name "Butanding".   It's one of the things in my bucket list - and I just put a check on it!  It's definitely one of the best experiences of my life.  

The whale shark down under looked like a big plane moving gracefully.  I was in big awe when I finally saw one after the long hunt. It's really hard to spot them because they're in the wild and you may not be lucky to see one during your visit. It's a different happiness overall.