Been to Buluan at last

Thanks to the science club Buluan Island Coastal Cleanup Drive, I set, for the first time my foot on the enchanting island. Yesterday (Oct 23), I got my back pack stuffed and ready for the big day. At past 9 am, I was with some 20 plus science clubbers as first batch to visit the island. The next batch followed us in less than an hour. After we gathered the nonbiodegradable garbage picked along the sand stretch, we enjoyed bathing and making fun in the cool waters of the island.

Long have I been wanting to go to the island. It's white sand lining is observable from the mainland. Many stories have been told about and relating to it. Presence of rebels, huge waves and difficulty in finding a boat and instances of boat sinking have been told of the island. But there are also nice things about it. Just yesterday, I could only say good things about Buluan Island. It is one of the top marine sanctuaries in the Philippines and is truly amazing and beautiful. How I wish I could go back there and once again, enjoy the breezy, bright and cool island experience.