My Nipa hut on Malapascua Island

Originally uploaded by mainelife.

This was a very nice Nipa hut that I stayed in the past several nights. The 8km ride from Maya, Cebu to Malapascua Island is made by pump boat, which is a kayak-looking vessel with outriggers and a loud engine. I had this hut for P500 ($10US) per night, with it’s own private bath. The island was a nice rest from all the vehicle bussle that is everywhere in the Phillipines. I have never seen such pollution and mayhem! My activities on the island consisted of eatiing, sleeping, reading, and hiking.