Warning: Images of Paradise enclosed.

Clear tropical waters? Check
Dizzy backpackers? Check.

Fragile watercraft? Check.

Subterranean cave? Check.

All's well then.

Underwater caves at Sadong, Palawan, Philippines.

Bring back the Routemaster, I say.

Notice the extreme sagging of the poor, overburdened hammock.

...and all who sail in her.

The view from our cottage.
Port Barton, Palawan, Philippines

Crack out the Rum - it's Fiesta Time!

Cheers, m'dears!

Ah - a saint's day. That'll be the reason for all the carousing, then.

Everybody gets in the groove at Fiesta Time.

Haven't touched a drop, Mother.

Outside our cottage, a few nights ago...

Julia's favourite spot. A dozen paces from our cottage.

Don't say we didn't warn you. It's like this a lot.

Action shot.

When the sky looks like this, it's time to order your first beer of the day.

A-snorkelling we will go...

Hands up all those having a good time.

Sun-kiss'd and ready for lunch.

This is the departure lounge at El Nido airport, we kid you not. They even have a small group of musicians to sing you on your way.

Ah. The One True Ring.

Off in our island-hopping snorkel trip - the first of many.

Flotsam or jetsom?

The lovely Dave.

We stayed here.
Port Barton, Palawan, Philippines.

Pig snack, anyone?