I can't believe we are finally off on our adventure in the Philippines! Right now we're hanging out on the island of Malapascua, waiting to go on a boat trip. Here we are enjoying the warmth and the holiday feeling, while working and taking care of all kinds of everyday tasks. Happy Friday!
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Fast forward - from the Alps to Southeast Asia
Things have been moving fast for us recently. At the end of January we visited Vorarlberg in the Austrian Alps and in early February we landed in the Philippines. The pictures below of me (Helena) were taken only two weeks apart, so there has been a bit of an adjustment ...
Amazingly nice on Malapascua
We are currently on the island Malapascua, north of Cebu in the Philippines, and this is a truly beautiful place. Here you are met by long beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, swaying palm trees, fine Filipino boats and ... lots of dogs. The island has both a relatively touristy area on the beach around the harbour, and areas where you mostly meet locals.
A simple life - with everyday tasks
We live a relatively simple life here on Malapascua. The first time we lived in a cottage at the beach bar (Lighthouse Beach Bar), run by the Filipino family we are now acquainted with, through our friends. Now we have moved on, to also see some other views and get closer to the touristy parts of the island, with restaurants and shops.
We have, of course, enjoyed the beaches, sun and Filipino food In the small shops on the island, we have searched for everything from medicines (to treat wounds and shoe rubs and to take on the boat trip) to noodles, eggs and vegetables, to prepare simple meals in the kitchen at the bar.
Preparing for a boat trip
We will be hanging out here on Malapascua for a while. The plan is for us to go boating on the boat Dotche, which is remodelled and inaugurated with whole roast pig and everything. However, the boat is not completely ready for our trip, but must be equipped with a kitchen, larger wind and sun protection, etc. We are also waiting for the weather to become a little more stable, before it is suitable to leave.
Days in the sun - and with work
We enjoy the peace and quiet and the lovely climate, but we also work a lot. It's not that we have three months of holiday right away. It's just that we have moved our work to another location. Most days there are many hours in front of the computers.
Best this week
The best part of this week? Getting to the amazing island of Malapascua of course, and finally embarking on our exciting adventure in the Philippines!
How has your week been? What can you highlight as positive (big or small)?
The week ahead
During the coming week we will continue to hang out on Malapascua. We will explore new parts of the island while preparing for the boat trip. Here at FREEDOMtravel there will be reports from Malapascua mixed with some guest articles and possibly some other reports that we have in mind.
We end with a drone photo from Malapascua and wish you a Happy Friday!
Did you miss the last Happy Friday? Read the Greetings from the Philippines - preparing for a boat trip
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bmlarstravellingblog says:
It doesn't look bad to live "everyday life" on a paradise island as you are doing right now!
Here at home, we have to make do with grey weather most of the time, although there is some pale winter sunshine from time to time.
The best thing this week is probably that we have been able to celebrate another anniversary, this time at Marstrand's Havshotell, really cosy, that the days have become even a little longer and that it is getting closer to the motorhome premiere.
10 February 2023 - 10:22
Helena says:
Absolutely true, it's really not wrong! How nice it sounds with a celebration at Marstrand's seaside hotel! You are good at finding nice excursions, all times of the year!!!
11 February 2023 - 2:16
Ditte says:
Sounds pleasant! And even though it's a lot of work, it's a fairly pleasant working environment...
Keep up the good work"
Great pictures.
10 February 2023 - 16:28
Helena says:
No, there is certainly nothing wrong with the working environment! 🙂 And thank you!
11 February 2023 - 2:17
BP says:
You can have it worse if you say so. Since there are some essential parts "missing" on the boat, I hope it will be ready before you go home again;-) Do not know how "fast" builders / carpenters are in the Philippines for such large jobs.
But as I said, you are doing well in the sun and heat:-)
10 February 2023 - 19:53
Lena - good for the soul says:
That workplace didn't look too bad! I would have loved to have it too. How marvellous. And the best thing is that you get to take part in it a little remotely. Thanks for that! 🙂
Hug Lena
13 February 2023 - 16:33
Annika/Res Friday says:
Best kind of everyday!
15 February 2023 - 4:16