| Boracay in the Philippines attracts tourists from the | | | | shelter where I drank rum & coke, viewing the |
| entire Blue Planet with white-sand beaches, long-body | | | | majestic landscapes and enjoying leisure conversation |
| palms and calm swings of the gentle China Sea. | | | | with the owner. |
| However, after several lazy days in this idyllic spot of | | | | Gosh! Somebody is yelling! Oh, it is the first Jump of |
| our Spaceship Earth, you want some activities. Here | | | | the Day! As usual after long "warming-up" in friends' |
| you are, human being nature: even in Paradise one | | | | gaze, a hero jumps at the exact moment when |
| awaits new adventurous tour or attraction! I found | | | | nobody is looking! Not caring about dozen of curious |
| out what yearns for a soul in the paradise- flying high! | | | | spectators, about memory snap photo... Later I |
| Yep, flying high... or more precisely plummeting down... | | | | understood: the first jump you make is for yourself, |
| Our cruise to Ariel's Point started in the Ariel's House | | | | for your own delight, your own l'art de vivre in flying |
| Beach Bar. The owner himself goes with us to a | | | | high! |
| hidden somewhere islet bearing his name - Ariel's | | | | At last there is the call for lunch! After long swims |
| Point. A 3 minute walk along the White Beach under | | | | and high jumps hungry "islanders" gather around main |
| burning hot sun till the boat parking after which our | | | | attraction at this moment: big table with delicious |
| barefoot flopping in the purest sea water in order to | | | | barbeque dishes. Atmosphere noticeably changes: |
| get to the boat brings refreshing delight. Now we are | | | | fuss, revival due to feast anticipation, flowing drinks, |
| in the traditional Philippine outrigger "banca-boat". In a | | | | lively conversation, laughter... Nearby there is soft |
| fraction of moment everybody is sitting in the red | | | | sound of the music. Rum & coke work |
| lifejackets (even those who unsuccessfully tried to | | | | effectively: everybody is happy and you want to |
| convince our sailors that they can swim and do not | | | | love everybody! |
| need such attention). Our boat is passing by | | | | Ariel, the owner of this miracle spot, tells us that |
| impressive landscapes. Somebody perched on a prow | | | | Philippines celebrities and shooting teams from |
| passionately performing scenes from Titanic. | | | | different TV program have visited this Natural |
| Mooring to the shore where staff helps us to get to | | | | Wonder. He is especially proud: Miss Earth Beauties |
| the solid structure of our Planet. Walking through | | | | visited Ariel's Point and even jumped from the cliff! |
| windy caves and, as Robinson Crusoe, we start to | | | | Returning on the Boracay is an amusing ride by itself. |
| explore our possession. Ariel's Point cliff consists of | | | | The banca-boat running against the current so, as a |
| several areas on different levels with comfortable | | | | result, the first rows of the boat are swallowed by |
| beach chairs and tables. Each of them reveals the | | | | the big waves. Those who did not want to compete |
| beautiful view on the sea field and steep cliffs. | | | | with nature's tumult went to the higher deck to |
| Boards and spots for jumping are fixed on different | | | | admire the delicate colors of sunset. My compatriots |
| heights: for beginners and experienced jumpers (or | | | | stubbornly glued themselves to the lower deck while |
| simply foolhardy ones). | | | | awaiting next wave with an enthralled hearts. |
| Everybody slowly dispersed to "take care of their | | | | Here you are, famed Boracay's White Beach! We |
| business": to establish friendship with local flora and | | | | thank the owner Ariel for the memorable adventure |
| fauna through snorkeling, to aim for the first jump or | | | | trip on his cliff then happy and satisfied go home in |
| to aim for the lonely girl. In one word everybody is | | | | the glowing sunset rays... |
| very busy... My choice was just to find secluded sun | | | | |