Good afternoon and welcome back! Today started with a bit of a plot twist. After days of beautiful, cloudless weather, we woke up at the Nirvana Bamboo Resort to thunder and heavy clouds. It looks like our planned beach day might be a wash, but that’s life in the Philippines—you just have to roll with the punches.
We’ve realized that while Nirvana is a beautiful spot, it’s not exactly "toddler-friendly." If you have kids over five or six, it’s great, but for a little guy like Liam who’s under three, it’s a bit of a challenge. We’ve decided to move on, but not before I get some work done. I’m currently stuck at my laptop uploading videos while Liam naps and Jessa tries to avoid the camera—though I did manage to sneak a few shots of my "hot wife" before we checked out.
The plan was to head to White Beach, grab a coffee, and see if the weather cleared up. But by the time we left the resort at noon, the rain had officially moved in. Since there’s not much to do in Moalboal when it’s pouring and thundering—and swimming in a lightning storm is a definite "no" from me—we decided to just head back home to the mountains in Ginatilan.
While we were killing time waiting for my videos to upload, Jessa and I talked business. I’ve been asking her for weeks to find a new product for my web shop. Last time, she suggested a ring light that became a top seller, so I have high hopes. Her new idea? A "baby protector bag"—essentially a little backpack designed to protect a baby’s head when they start crawling and falling. I’m going to get that up in the store and see if her winning streak continues. We even sealed the deal with a "proper business handshake," though Jessa still needs to work on a firmer grip!
We did eventually make a quick stop at White Beach just to check it out. It’s changed a lot since COVID; they’ve cleaned up the buildings, and there’s now a 25-peso entry fee at a tourist office checkpoint. It’s a bit of a trek to get the ticket and then drive back to the beach, which is a bit of a headache for tourists who don't know the system. We had some delicious pancit at a beach restaurant—only 250 pesos for a huge plate, but the peaceful vibe was a bit ruined by the new neighbor’s loud karaoke.
The most annoying part of the day was finding a fresh dent in the car when we got back. Someone hit it and ran. It’s an easy fix for me, but it’s the principle—a little note on the windshield would have been nice!
Now we’re back in the Ginatilan mountains, and Liam is already back to his usual mischief.
Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next one!
