Since it was our second time in Bora, we wanted to experience other things that this wonderful place can offer to us. So for our 2nd day, we decided to go to Puka Beach! We had an early morning start since we weren't really able to sleep deeply due to no electricity. We decided to eat at a hole in the wall tapsilogan at Station 1 (we forgot the name). Silog meals, which includes coffee, costs 95php/meal so not bad.
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After breakfast, we then ventured on to Puka Beach. We hired a tricycle to Puka Beach. Puka Beach, according to islandboracay.com, is located along the norther tip of the island. This is were the locals gather the small puka shells (hence the name), which is made into jewelries, bags, etc and is sold all around the island. It is around 10-15 minutes from the main beach. Some tourists prefer the serenity of this part of the island, since it is away from all the hustle and bustle crowds seen in the White Beach. The sands are more coarse, less powder, and less white compared to the White Beach, and we noticed that the waves are bigger and higher and a little bit rougher on this side of the island. There are also fewer restaurants, stalls, and places to stay in, hence a very very quiet area to just sit back and relax.
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When we were there, there were a few signs of post Tyhoon Yolanda destruction all around the area, but still very serene and very quiet. However, the waves were huge and the current was very strong so we were not able to swim in their waters. Also, the water was very cold. So we opted to just explore around the area, and stayed on the shore and just laid down. A bit of advice, bring drinks and food when going there since the few stores selling drinks are a bit on the expensive side. Also, please do not forget to bring with you your trash and litter once you are finished, do not leave it on the shore. Ever. Please. Also, last advice, bring some books, blanket, charge your devices to a 100% if you plan to just lay down all day hehe.
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When it was time to head back, we had a bit of a problem finding a tricycle. Good thing a bus from Graceland came and dropped off some tourists so we hitched a free ride to Graceland, then hailed a tricycle from there. Yehey!
We went to Smokes Restaurant for our lunch. The menu comprises mainly of Filipino dishes such as Bicol express, Sinigang, Lechon Kawali, Bulalo, but they also have a bit of a western side dishes such as pasta, sandwiches, etc. It is said to be one of the affordable places to eat in Boracay with price ranging from 100 to 150 pesos. They also allow customers to bring their own raw food and have the cook it for you. We tried their Chili Chicken Bowl which costs 120php, Beef Salpicao Bowl which costs 120php, and for drinks we ordered Coffee Shake and a Milk Choco Shake, costing 60 and 70php, respectively. The food was OK, not that special, but not bad also for the cheap price.
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After our lunch, again, it was raining very hard. And it became flooded. In Boracay! We never thought we would experience flood in Boracay hahaha. We ended up running in the rain back to the resort. And of course, once we got back in our rooms, there was no electricity. It's a good thing it was raining so it wasn't that hot. But we decided to look for a hotel we could transfer to the next day.
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For our dinner, we decided to splurge a little and find a good dinner buffet. While walking around, we ate some isaws and the famous Chori burger from a barbecue stand. Chori burgers of Bora are a must try!
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After, we finally decided to go the Deparis Resort Dinner buffet. We choose this buffet over La Carmela de Boracay since the former had more food choices than the latter, despite it being more popular. We feasted on crabs, crabs and more crabs. Hahaha. The buffet costs 380php/person + 10% service charge and is inclusive of bottomless drinks as well, so it was very worth it.
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Aftr we decided to have some booze and, again, walked around, however it started to rain so we just headed to the resto/bar located beside Bans Beach resort. We had Tanduay Ice and San Mig light c/o our very accommodating kuya. Despite our just recently buffet dinner, we brought isaw at a stall right beside the bar, and they even allowed us to bring it in the bar. We called it a night after the rain stopped at 11pm. Overall, a very fun, relaxing, tummy fulfilling day 2 for us!
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Up next, day 3 and day 4 of our return trip to Boracay!
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