Sipalay Summer: Sun, Sand, Sea and Sweet Serenity

𓆟 𓆞 View from fine and white sand.
Snip by Richell Tupas 07/08/24 𓆟 𓆝

When you were young, did you have any favorite letter from the alphabet? 

 

Because me, I have. I love the word letter S. I like how we pronounce the   letter S and the words it can make. Sun, Sky, Stars, Sea, Sand and many more. Just like the place we visited last year, the Sipalay Beach. I never knew that there’s this kind of place hidden behind the formation of rocks. You can feel the air, thick with the salty scent of the sea and the sweet fragrance of tropical flowers, whispers promises of tranquility and escape. 

This is Sipalay, a hidden gem in the Philippines, where sun-kissed beaches meet crystal-clear waters, offering a haven of serenity and adventure. A perfect getaway for family, friends, even for yourself.

Credits to my Aunt (Yolly Tupas) 𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾.

 It was just a normal morning for us having a vacation at the house of my grandmother when my aunt came and told me to pack my things and were going somewhere. A last minute trip, I guess? So, as a born to be ready type of girl, I packed up all my things and were good to go. My cousins and I are so curious because it’s almost three hours since we’re driving and the roads are full of trees and rocks. It was kinda scary too because we’re the only car on the road. After a few more minutes or an hour, we finally arrived! And when I said I was in awe, my jaw did drop as I stare at the scenery in front of me. It was such an unexpected experience while feeling the white sand and crystal clear water. When I said clear, it was so clear that I can see some fish and starfish! just swimming around my feet. We decided to have some dinner first before taking a rest as another day will come tomorrow.

What you can see inside if you’re outside

of the cave. Snip by Richell Tupas, 07/09/24

Tomorrow morning, we just ate some breakfast and decided to go some island hopping. The boat ride was such a fun experience because the waves were kind of high and strong that time but rest assured that we are all wearing our life jackets and we are with professional divers and boaters. As we arrived on the island, you can see the corals underneath the boat you’re riding. My cousins who’s adventurous gave it a try and snorkel those corals while some of my other cousins and me enter this cool cave. When you enter the cave, it looks a little tight but when you reach through the end, it will transfer you to another island! 

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When you reach the end of the cave there’s a rock formations that surrounds the whole area of the island. Let me tell a little funny story, I was so brave when I tried climbing one of the rocks, my cousins teased me ‘cause I don’t know how to go down :( I just got down with the help of my kuya. 

Inside the cave transferring to another island. By Richell Tupas, 07/09/24

Going back in our accommodation, we tried some of their local cuisines and of course, souvenirs to remember this unexpected day. Took a lot of pictures with my family together with the sky slowly changing from orange to a hundred shades of pink to a dark navy blue carrying a new core memory that I would cherish for my whole life. When the evening came, we celebrate one of my cousins birthday by having some buffet near the island and play some games, shared many stories and chikas while sipping non-alcoholic beverages.

Credits to my Aunt (Yolly Tupas)

It was a fun summer vacation with my father, together with my aunts, uncles, and grandmother, whom I hadn't seen in ten years. Sipalay is more than just sun, sand, and sea; it's an experience that nourishes the soul and connection. It's a place where the beauty of nature intertwines with the warmth of its people, creating an unforgettable escape.