Langkayan Island, not far from
Sanakan, looked promising for Chris & Rees to go spearfishing until they discovered that it was actually a marine park. The
snorkelling was supposed to be fantastic but it was a matter of "Look" & "don't touch", so after having a look around the
eco resort & having a drink at the bar, it was decided to move on toward one of the smaller islands nearby where the guys could spearfish. However, as we went to anchor in this new location, we were surprised to find a long boat rushing from nowhere to question us. Apparently we'd crossed into
Philippine waters & were suddenly faced with 5 angry men who were armed with rifles & small hand guns. With apologies & nervous smiles, we quickly took off & made tracks for
Sandakan!! Oh, how scary!
Anne playing on the beach with the local kids from
Tigabu Island, a small fishing village a few hours north of
Langkayan. The people were really friendly so as soon as we'd gone ashore, we were met by the local school teacher who became our unofficial guide for the short time we were there.
The fishing village on
Tigabu Island consisted of stilt houses made from wood & although the houses in this photo weren't painted, quite a few of them were very colourfully painted & decorated, showing a definite class distinction.
Langkayan Island, not far from Sanakan, looked promising for Chris & Rees to go spearfishing until they discovered that it was actually a marine park. The snorkelling was supposed to be fantastic but it was a matter of "Look" & "don't touch", so after having a look around the eco resort & having a drink at the bar, it was decided to move on toward one of the smaller islands nearby where the guys could spearfish. However, as we went to anchor in this new location, we were surprised to find a long boat rushing from nowhere to question us. Apparently we'd crossed into Philippine waters & were suddenly faced with 5 angry men who were armed with rifles & small hand guns. With apologies & nervous smiles, we quickly took off & made tracks for Sandakan!! Oh, how scary!
Anne playing on the beach with the local kids from Tigabu Island, a small fishing village a few hours north of Langkayan. The people were really friendly so as soon as we'd gone ashore, we were met by the local school teacher who became our unofficial guide for the short time we were there.
The fishing village on Tigabu Island consisted of stilt houses made from wood & although the houses in this photo weren't painted, quite a few of them were very colourfully painted & decorated, showing a definite class distinction.
wow...amazing...this is image of my hometown....how could u have it????...lol....anyway nice blog and wish u all has a wonderful trip after this....:)
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