I always enjoy
activities offered by nature. Every encounter brings me closer to something so
real and priceless. In a country where nature is king and adventures are
countless like the Philippines, there is never a dull moment when I'm on one
of its beautiful islands relaxing and having fun under its tropical sun.
My last trip in the Philippines let me
experience one of the most thrilling encounters I had with nature. It all
happened in a small town of Cebu known as Oslob, which is located approximately 82 miles from the Mactan-Cebu
International Airport. Accompanied by my wife and friends, we dipped
into its blue waters and carefully swam with a twenty footer whale shark weighing as much as ten metric tons. The
boatmen who led us to the diving site are equipped with underwater cameras to catch this once in a lifetime
activity. It was truly an amazing experience. An encounter with a creature so big and majestic is something I
will remember forever.
While
nature and adventure seekers like myself enjoy this kind of experience, it is
important to follow the rules and code of conduct attached to it. Every whale shark watcher must
keep in mind and follow these important rules:
-All
whale shark watchers should undertake an orientation led by accredited guides
and operators before the whale shark watching experience
-A
maximum of 30 minutes experience rule must be followed
-Feeding
of whale sharks by unauthorized personnel is prohibited
-Use
of camera flash is not allowed
-Use
of sunscreen is prohibited
-Touching
the whale shark is strictly forbidden
Until next
time, I’m your friendly global traveler, Johnny, inspiring you to take pleasure in the best experiences that nature can offer.
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