"My longest Boat Ride"

I was feeling so full after eating lunch. It's been a while since I had grilled pork chop. Not to mention a tasty one! After that we had some watermelon so no wonder I felt like my stomach would explode anytime! I was just sitting in corner feeling too tired to move like a snake after who just got a prey! Haha.

I also felt all my muscles screaming in pain. My back hurts since I just slept on a tent we set up near the seashore. My legs from trekking and I even got some scratches from playing with the waves. The sand was too sharp and other scratches I don't know why I had.
I talked to our resort crew earlier to contact our boat man to fetch us at 1PM since there was no signal and even electricity. I almost fall asleep when one of my companions, Ms. Mav informed us that our boat man had arrived. I immediately pick up my backpack as I walk along at the seashore.

The waves were too strong plus high tide and I could see that Manong ( boat man) was having a hard time to dock the boat. ( I just used this term as it was just a small motorized boat). Even us hard for us to settle in the boat as it keeps on moving while we climb up.

We place our things at the back portion of the boat to keep it safe from the stroke of waves and to keep it dry of course! Before we sailed, Manong instructed us to compress at the back. Maybe to balance. I was sitting in the front.

In the first minutes, I was laughing as I was indeed enjoying as our boat kept on dancing against the waves. From time to time I get flushes of sea water but I didn't mind as I still have extra clothes in my bag. I was even waving my hands to some local tourist like me on the other boat that passes by.

It takes an hour to reach the port and I guess we are already traveling half an hour as we are literally in the middle of the sea when. BLAGGGGGGGGG! I heard a louds sound like something was hit! The next thing is our boat stopped and the engine died!

I looked back to see what was happening and Manong told us calmly not to panic and to not move. I can see the fear in my friends eyes. Even me too! who wouldn't?

Then Manong gave us our things and he told us to hold it for a while as he needed to check the engine. I know some of them are already praying and even I. OMG, I am not ready to die. Seems the waves know our situation as they keep on bullying us.

Manong was doing wonders on the engine while his companion was trying to scoop up the water from the boat. This scenario made me think, are we going to sink? I look around to check how far the seashore or nearest island is but sadly I haven't seen any. Just a wide blue sea with the arrogant waves. I then checked if my life vest was tied carefully. Thankful it is and I know this will save me in case. Oh, I forgot to tell you guys, I maybe grew up on an island but I don't know how to swim!

The only thing I am sure of, in case the boat will sink I am 95% sure we won't die. Why? We are all wearing a life vest. Besides there are a lot of boats passing by so I am sure they will rescue us on time. The last and the most important is I could not see that Manong or his companion were in panic. Simply means everything is under control.

So I told my friends not to worry as for sure we can arrive at our destination still BREATHING!LOL!

The only thing I am worried about is my backpack is not waterproof. In case we need to abandon the boat my things inside will be wet too. What am I gonna wear then? My phone? For sure it will be damaged. Good thing if I can recover my bag, why if not? I don't have a penny in my pocket. All my cards and Valid ID's were in there too. Such a hassle!

I was back into my senses when I heard the roaring engine. Thanks GOD! We were back to sailing! It is just the speed was too slow and I can still feel there was something wrong. I am still anticipating that anytime the boat will lose its battle from the waves and we're gonna SINK!

It was supposed to be an hour of ride but due to inevitable circumstances it takes us almost three hours before we reach the port. Still breathing just a little bit wet.

TSSK, that almost gave me a heart attack and feels like the longest boat ride I ever had!

This happened yesterday during our weekend trip, the reason I was inactive. The beach I went to does not have a cellular signal and even no electricity. BACK TO BASIC.

Overall I enjoyed the trip and maybe I will be writing about it tomorrow.

Just to give a glimpse this is the place I visited.

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