In Love with Life

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Welcome to the Philippines- the Land of Jeepneys

My dear ones,

I know it’s been a while since I wrote my last post but the Philippines were definitely worth putting my computer away for. Occasionally J

When I travel my two very important reasons to pick a certain place is the nature and local people. And I must say I did complete my task in the Philippines.

Remember when I said that I don’t know anything about this country? For now I know that this beautiful 7000 islands country has one of the friendliest smiley people I ever met. I am not talking about Manila though. The chaotic capital didn’t charm me at all.

When we arrived in the Philippines we headed straight to Romblon province and the islands around. And we did find all what we expected: great diving, beautiful coral reefs, some wrecks, turtles, white sand beaches, friendly local people, children so chatty and interested about us. We had quite few proper good conversations with locals. Oh, Philippines must be explored again and again.

Traveling was a little bit hard, nearly everywhere you need to take a boat and the transport on land took ages. But the crazy thing is jeepneys. You must come to the Philippines only for them. How great is to travel on a roof with 20 more kids around you on some dodgy scary roads with a speedy driver. That’s why I love Asia, no regulations and stupid rules, screw any risk assessments!

Our 3 weeks ran quite quickly. I had a great time in the Philippines and I am sure I am coming back sometime again.

Tomorrow is our flight to Borneo - the paradise of wildlife. We got accepted to some volunteering project in the mountains taking care of some retreat centre. Climbing high in Borneo is also on our list. More details I am leaving for the next post J

Stay active and enjoy the rest of February!

Miss you,

Ligita

Sabang in Mindoro island

before my dive

Dom posing with his new T-shirt

awww sad doggy

sometimes we sleep in some creepy places...

Looc in Tablas island

on the roof!

Beautiful Romblon

making back gammon

rice paddies

JEEPNEYS!!!!!

Tricycle

Romblons famous marble

eco community in Tablas where we stayed

Carabao island

No asfalt!!!

Doms friends Fin and Jenny rocking on their bike

Like a postcard!

Beach animals in Carabao island :)

one tired little piggy

I would like to graduate such a cool uni!

Monday, January 26, 2015

74 Days of Summer

Bonjour everybody!

On November 14 I landed in Thailand. That day I exchange cold and grey European winter to exotic hot tropical and sweaty South East Asian winter. Yes, it's winter here although for my Lithuanian flesh it seems like it's summer.

I remember well my first days in Thailand; I could barely breathe and I could not imagine my life without a fan anymore. And now I can't live without a heat. +20 in the mountains seems cold and unbearable :) The idea of leaving this hot and humid climate really freaks me out.

It's amazing how human beings can adapt. We are indeed an extraordinary creatures adapting to any conditions of life.

The time stops and runs as crazy in the same time when you travel. I am lost with day numbers, months and sometimes even years. The only time measure is booked flights or notes in my notebook. Otherwise time really doesn't exist.

Our travel plans, well to be honest there are no travel plans, we still travel with no directions. Last two weeks we volunteered in Bamboo Village close to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
Volunteering was easy and very relaxing. Surrounded by million of cats and little kittens we lived an easy life next to the jungle.

And then we had to make a decision. Where to travel next. We did explore Malaysia and felt like it's time to leave. When you don't have a plan it's hard to make decisions. Sri Lanka, Myanmar or Philippines. These countries were on a radar since Air Asia could offer some cheap flights and the weather season was lovely to visit.

Philippines have won. Visa is ready, backpack not yet. Tomorrow morning we will be travelling straight to the capital of the country I know so less about. Screw my geography lessons, now it's time to learn some real geography.

I wish you sunshine in your hearts!

Your traveller