Camiguin, Phillipines

Wow this place is hard to get to, but sure worth it. It is like a little jem of an island so different from regular life in any of the busy overpopulated dirty cities. Renting a motorbike for $8 for a few days is the best way to explore this tropical island. With its 6 volcano's covering the island climbing right off the shores of the beach, it seems to be always raining. Hot Springs, Waterfalls, Hiking up the old Volcano, getting lost up in the mountains in the dark. Here everyone is so helpful and friendly. Being that almost everyone speaks english you can even communicate with those in the far remote mountains. Most of the locals pass the time lounging outside there homes on the side of the road and watch the people passing by for entertainment. Everyone waving and yelling "hello friend" is very common as everyone wants to get to know you, and know your name, marital status, and profession. Another big passtime here is singing Kereoke. In order to survive and try to make some extra money every home on the side of the road has it's own store, and a Kareokee bar. Larisa and I couldn't help but stop as we passed by a large group singing and dancing. Happy that we were there to watch, they asked us to judge there routine, as the large family was in a local dance competition the upcoming Saturday.