Post Script: Boracay Food Trip and Puka Beach

Okay, I’m back.   Just sad that laziness struck again. Nevertheless, I’m still posting the last leg of our Boracay getaway no matter how stale it is.

One of the pleasures of travelling is food trip.  In Boracay, one can always find the right food that fits the budget.   Scrumptious meals are easy to find with prices that are easy on the pocket to the priciest buffets of the lavish five star hotels. 

Our first lunch as mentioned before was in Mang Inasal.  If you’re on a tight budget, this place is worth seeing as with Andok’s. Both have chicken as their specialty. For dinner, we tried  few of the buffets set out on the beach.  Priced much higher but it is already expected  because of the prime location and the presence of musical performers.   After dinner, we went for some drinks on the beach while watching sexy tourists in skimpy bikinis.  Noticed some youngsters making "architectural" sand castles although such activity is already prohibited.  Seen one sand castle almost fully finished but was stepped on and destroyed by a watch man. Nonetheless, as soon as the watchman left, the youngsters  went on creating a new one. " Ang kukulit talaga! (truly difficult kids!Lol!) But in fairness, their work was impressive.

Our second day lunch was pizza and pasta in Shakey’s.   Please be warned that although it’s hot and sunny in Boracay, Shakey’s Parlor here doesn't have air conditioners.  Just wipe and dry if you perspire. Lol!

The eating place I enjoyed most was at D’ Talipapa.   This place is comparable to Dampa in Paranaque or the seaside paluto restaurants in Macapagal Ave., in Pasay.  I was pleasantly surprised to find fresh lapu-lapu fish and other seafoods cheaper than in Manila.  Probably because it was lean season then. 
Everything in the market is fresh and cheap but the frugal in me is automatically "on"  for haggling. Don’t know why, but it always gives me extra delight if I get discounts. :) 

For our last day adventure, we reached the serene and lovely Puka Beach on an ATV again.   The kiddos enjoyed the ride so much that they chose to ride it again instead of getting a much, much cheaper tricycle.

Puka Beach appeared forlorn.  . No single tourist was yet present that early Saturday morning.  It was all ours that time except for hawkers of puka shells accessories.  I noticed the beach is not as flat.  We we’re told by the people around that it was because Pres. Erap gathered and brought an enormous part of sand to "his used to be Boracay Mansion".   Hmmn... tsk tsk..

We were back at the hotel in time to pack our luggage.  At exactly 12 noon, we checked out and left our bags at the hotel  Then headed to D’Talipapa again for some souvenir shopping and lunch.  Our return flight was in Kalibo which is way farther than Caticlan.  We had to travel more than an hour from the port to the airport. It’s alright anyway, coz I had the chance to see both airports.

Buffet food of La Carmela

Roast Beef Pizza

Shakey's Fried chicken

Mojos

Carbonara and Garlic Bread

Dining place in D'Talipapa

Sweet and Sour Lapu-lapu

Garlic /Buttered Scallops

Fish Sinigang

Kiddos' fave: Camaron Rebosado

Grilled Pork

Grilled Squid

Oysters

Choosing the freshest fish at d' talipapa.

While waiting for our food.

Nice place to chillax.

La Carmela's Buffet by the beach.

The kiddos exploring Puka Beach.

Fishermen docking(?)

almost washed away.

Daughter posing for Kuya's underwater camera

ATV ride, 2nd time around

Hanging out by the lobby.

Fruit vendor.

Dreamland amusement park.

At the airport.

Boarding time w/ DH.

Our Boracay getaway was long way over. Yet the beauty of the No 1 Island in the World wouldn’t leave my mind.  I wanna go back to that enchanting beach island soon.  Next summer, maybe?! Keeping my fingers crossed. Haha..

Thanks for coming by. 

Have a fantastic day everyone. See you around!