Days 35: Bohol's Beautiful Beach

So many people had told us that the Philippines are beautiful, but after a month in the city I just wasn't feeling it.  On Thursday we decided very last-minute (as in a half-hour before we left!) to go to Bohol, an island in the central part of the Philippines.  Best decision we've ever made! Okay, behind getting married and having our kids :).  Jacob booked us a place at Amarela, a lovely resort right on the white, sandy beach.  Upon arriving we dropped our bags, pulled out our swimsuits, and headed straight for the beach.  Look at what we found!  I can now honestly say that the Philippines are beautiful!

Chocolate Chip Starfish!

They were everywhere!

Beach Buddies.

It got dark way too early (around 6:30)!

This woman was cutting open sea urchins with a huge machete and draining the juices into a bottle. We couldn't figure out the purpose but thought it was cool anyway.