Mindoro Oriental

After a week in Boracay it was time to move on. We had decided to stay travelling together for a little while so Liz, Sabbie, Kipp and myself checked out of our accommodation and headed via tuktuk to the port and than on to Catalin port for the RoRo ferry to Mindoro. We had seen the ferry leave each day and even before we knew where it went decided it would be fun. It was quite sad to be leaving Boracay but a week was probably just about right.
At Catalin port we got our tickets and paid yet another 'terminal fee' and boarded the ferry. It took about 4 hours and landed at the other side of the island that we wanted. No problem. Time is not an issue.
I don't think there were any other westerners on the boat. We managed to find our way onto the bridge for a photo driving.
The noticeable thing about the Philippino people is their friendly disposition. They try to sell you stuff with a smile. I said 'no thank you' to a chap selling sun glasses yesterday and his response was 'you're 'welcome'.
In Thailand you would have got a growl!
It seems that the choice of day fir travelling was wise. By 3.00 the sun was behind some pretty angry clouds.
The plan as it stands is to stay in Roxas for a night and then move on to the less populated areas of the Island. Palawan is also on the itinerary but when? Who knows....



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Location:Roxas Mindoro Oriental Philippines