Cowrie Island, the Philippines

Our first full day on the island, we decided to head to another island. There is a whole series of islands off the coast of Palawan, in Honda Bay, that are uninhabited and only used as beaches. We took a jeepney bus to the port, and then glommed onto a group of travelers heading out to the island (total roundtrip transportation costs: about 10 dollars). Once on Cowrie Island, we lay in the surf, read books, drank expensive cocktails (still only about three dollars, though), and got tan. Every so often Amanda and I would look at each other and giggle over the fact that it was January. It was a super relaxing day!

I didn't bring my camera, so this picture that Amanda took is the only one I have... but it pretty well captures the scene.