July 1, 2014

Peace, love, sandy feet

Virgin Island in Bantayan, Cebu "If there is a heaven for me,
I'm sure it has a beach attached to it."
~Jimmy Buffett, American singer-songwriter

CITY DAILY PHOTO THEME DAY: CELEBRATING SUMMER • In an archipelago composed of more than 7,000 islands, summer isn't complete without a trip to the beach. Manila no longer has a beach—when our parents were young, it did—so we have to travel a few hours to get to one. This is the beach of the tiny and undeveloped Virgin Island just off Bantayan Island in the island province of Cebu.

24 comments:

  1. OlivierJuly 1, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    superbe photo et un endroit idyllique

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  2. JimJuly 1, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Good summer shot.
    Sydney – City and Suburbs

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  3. cieldequimperJuly 1, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Well that certainly is heaven for me!

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  4. Stefan JanssonJuly 1, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Might be worth a few hours travelling. Looks very inviting to me.

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  5. EG CameraGirlJuly 1, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Looks like paradise!

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  6. JanetJuly 1, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    I am ready to step into some sand! Lovely spot.

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  7. BirdmanJuly 1, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    85 her today. I plan to find me a beach and stroll.

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  8. GreensboroDailyPhotoJuly 1, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Did not know there were 7,000 islands. Wow! Did not know Manila did not still have a beach. Wow!

    We learn so much on these blogs. I'm ready to visit the beach, now! Make room for all of your commenters today. We'd all love to be there!

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  9. SharonJuly 1, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    This looks like a beautiful spot to spend the day or several days!

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  10. LOLfromPasaJuly 2, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    How beautiful this spot is. Wonderful place to spend a Summer's day.

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  11. JudyJuly 2, 2014 at 2:28 AM

    Beautiful! That sand looks like it would be great fun to walk barefoot in.

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  12. Photo CacheJuly 2, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    the good thing about tropical countries like PI is that it's almost summer the whole year round.

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  13. MassimoJuly 2, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    it looks wonderful Hilda... some km to do, but I believe it si worth coin that, saluti, ciao

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  14. RevrunnerJuly 2, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    A lot--maybe even most--of Virginians would agree with you even though we're not exactly an island. :-)

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  15. JackJuly 2, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Hartford is about one hour from ocean beaches, so around here most people who want to swim go to swimming pools or small lakes.

    You like ferris wheels? I like to photograph them but not ride them. I don't like heights, so they make me a bit dizzy!

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  16. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 2, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    beach, water, sky. It doesn't get more relaxed than that.

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  17. CarraolJuly 2, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful and relaxing scene. Almost feel the warm of the sand! Saludos

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 3, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    I so agree Hilda, you cannot go past the beach for a true summer experience! Beautiful scene.

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  19. Rob SiemannJuly 3, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    Oh, I so want to come to the Philippines when I see this!

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  20. GeorgeJuly 3, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    This definitely qualifies as a bit of heaven as far as I'm concerned.

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  21. BuckJuly 3, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Look at that water... Beautiful!

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  22. William KendallJuly 3, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Breathtaking!

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  23. KarlJuly 3, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Heavenly image!

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  24. Pak BoimSeptember 28, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    nice picture

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