Paradise Surprise
I have a feeling that the long Labor Day weekend would go down in my book as one of my most interesting summer weekend trips. Everything seems to be going my way, from the time I stepped into the airport to this very moment that I’m enjoying my extra cold watermelon shake under the Boracay summer noon sun. There’s a little extra special about this trip to begin with: it’s my first time to come here on my own. It’s part official business, that’s true, but it’s Boracay, nonetheless.
With my fingers crossed, I went to the airport with the hope of arriving at my destination at the very least on the same day. I was told that a ruckus had erupted the night before at the airport that left all flights delayed amid inclement weather. And after the long series of queues leading to my designated terminal gate, what do you know!-- there were a couple of announcements of flights being cancelled, but with mine only 15 minutes delayed!
One plane ride, a shuttle bus ride and a boat ride later, I was already on the shores of Boracay meeting new friends in the van taking us to a resort. My new friends invited me to a bloggers’ event of some sort. While I told them that I did not blog, they said that it’s going to be interesting anyway for non-bloggers and that I could of through my social networking website. I agreed as official work would begin only the night of the next day.
The event, the Bloggers Summer Encounter, took place in Boracay Mandarin with a cozy set up of short tables and pillows to sit on. The program featured a blogcast with an environmental advocate talking about the need to raise awareness about the current degradation of Boracay’s environment and the ways to solve the problem. I was both surprised and relieved that efforts are being made to call attention to this situation, which I would not have considered otherwise. Anyway, the event was sponsored by Philips, which I was also surprised to learn had an environmental advocacy that they tie in with their products.
I must say that I was quite impressed with what both Philips and the people behind the event did. They had not only sent out their environmental message to us present there, but those other bloggers who participated live online as well. I was told that the event would also soon be posted on youtube for everyone to access.
And now as I take a sip of my chilled shake, I’m gladly surprised the establishment I’m in proudly displays Philips banners in its beachfront with the tag sense and simplicity. My refreshment, I saw from the bar, was specially juiced and blended in Philips appliances. I have to make a mental note that in case I need a juicer or blender at home I should consider buying those from Philips, not only because of its quality, but partly also for the company to continue its noble advocacy. What a way to learn and discover Philips and the environment in Boracay. The weekend has just begun and I can’t wait for my next surprise encounter in paradise!
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