Visayas

Here are some pics of my last trip to the Visayas, Phillipines. It was a tough trip with a couple of typhoons.

I guess I am in a potrait stage of life.

great stuff, cool looking jelly that first one...

what areas did you go?

Bohol, Siqujor and Apo. The first two were nice, Apo was great.

Apo Island in Negros Oriental, Apo Reef or the other Apo Island?

Are there more?? I guess the first one, it was pretty close to Negros

Nice stuff Kees. Very nice WA images. I'm always eager to hear more about destinations in the Philippines. How about a trip report.

Sure, although I made one in Dutch. I have to find some time to tranlate it which is not my strongest point.

Great shots, loved the jellyfish.

Don't go to Apo Reef just yet...it's still recovering from years of fishing abuse. It's been recently re-designated as a marine park but dynamite and cyanide has taken it's toll. Was there in April of this year and while the soft coral seems to be recovering nicely, the fish life isn't that great yet.

Apo Island is fantastic, beautiful diving and nicely managed as a park by the local University. I've fond memories of diving in Bohol, specifically at Balicasag Island.

Can't wait to be back there.... B)

Stu

Love the Jelly

Regards

Gary