The #1 Island in the World: Boracay Island

What a great start of the year! I finally had the chance to visit the #1 island of the world and it's right here in the Philippines. Of course I'm talking about Boracay Island, located in Aklan Province.

I've heard a good amount about Boracay's commercialization, crowded beaches and crazy nightlife, but no one can accurately describe the vast white sandy beaches. If the nightlight isn't your scene, I recommend spending some extra cash and stay in one of the luxurious resorts in Station One. Apparently, the most expensive hotels are located in Station One and gets more inexpensive further down the beach to Station Three, where you'd expect the larger crowds and noise.

On January 5, I witnessed the union of my family friend, kuya Anthony, and his long time girlfriend, ate Cristina, of six years. It was not only my first time in Boracay, but my first beach wedding...and it was delightfully gorgeous. Imagine the soft white sand between your toes, the sunset in the background illuminating the newly married couple and the blues and grays changing to a soft orange and yellow. Just breathtaking and inspiring. The ceremony was lovely and the message given by the pastor was a great reminder of what a covenant marriage is suppose to be, as Christ in the center. I must admit, my heart longed for my day to come. 

Here are a few photos of the wedding.

It was such a lovely ceremony and I'm so glad to have been part of it. Here's to a lasting and love-filled marriage! To More photos!

The next day, we spent our day island hopping and enjoying whatever Boracay has to offer. Fifteen of us decided to split a banka which came up to P132/person for about four hours. Not a bad deal, right? Ate Cristina organized it so that we met the banka captain on the beachfront of Astoria Hotel, where we checked in and paid up front.

Oh, that awkward moment when you're the only one jumping in the so-called jump shot.