Can't believe the last 24 hours passed just like that! As we are nearing the end of my Ride & Dive mini adventure. But, no trip is ever completed without first getting back home safely!
Gave ourselves a little more time to sleep in today before we checked out just past 11:00am in the morning and seeing our bikes are ready to roll.
Rode out of the dive resort to a nearby food stall to grab some authentic local food to fuel up our day.
That's the best part about traveling with locals heheh. They know exactly where to take you that'll give you a real taste of what locals live and eat like.
Just like Arlie has done for us! :D
While Arlie ordered more dishes, we wasted no time gobbling up that delicious food on the table that I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the side dishes.
From here, it was time to bid Arlie and Anilao goodbye, as we headed back for Manila.
Thank you Arlie for being such a patient and awesome dive instructor. I'll definitely be back for more diving with you!
The weather was much kinder to us today compared to yesterday, with a temperature of 28 degrees over partial cloudy skies.
Back on the roads, back on two wheels, but inside that helmet is my mind still reminiscing the magical moments floating weightlessly in the pristine waters and vibrant marine life of Anilao's dive spots.
I'm sure both Maynard and Nico feel the same way too!
The 150km back to Manila felt shorter than the ride to Anilao yesterday, and it's back to being embraced by the hustle and bustle life of the Capital of Philippines!
Got back to the city safely, returned the bike, hopped onto the plane and I'm on my way back to Singapore. This first visit of mine to Manila has definitely been a very fruitful one and it could not have been possible without the following peeps!
Special thanks to Metzeler Philippines Motoworld Philippines for the exclusive invite to the IR Bike Festival where I witnessed Philippines' lively biking community and gained valuable insights to the local bike scene.
Many thanks to the team from C!Magazine that provided such a fantastic support to my #RideandDive trip! Maynard for arranging the bikes specially from BMW Philippines and Ducati Philippines. Jerel for those awesome photography captured, Nico and Randy for the fun company!
4 Hours back to Singapore, I can't wait to get home and share this marvellous trip with friends and family!
Till next time, Philippines!
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[Mileage Clocked: 536KM]
[Weather/Temperature: 28°C/Cloudy]