One of the most unique experiences of the honeymoon — staying in a remote beach hut in El Nido. Everything was made of bamboo - Bamboo bungalows, bamboo toilet & shower huts, even a bamboo restaurant. Our days were spent moving between hammocks, swing seats, and sun loungers, just soaking up the sun, and when it got too hot, we’d retreat back into our bungalow and binge watch greys! We both managed to read an entire book in three days, which is honestly unheard of for us. It was a very restful and restorative week holiday from all the travelling!! One of the most precious parts of the honeymoon was being welcomed into a Filipino church service. Worshipping Jesus in a completely different language, surrounded by people who didn’t speak much English but still welcomed us so warmly, was incredibly moving. The wonderful pastor even gave a sermon in broken English. A very touching experience. The food was an experience in itself… there were no menus, no choices, you just got what you were given. You only had the option to sign up for 3 meals a day at a set price - which was rather expensive. The range of food served was wild from spaghetti to crabs - we got to try many traditional Filipino dishes and there was definitely a lot more fish than we would usually eat. It was strange having no control over what you were eating for a whole week, but in a way, that was all part of the experience — letting go, slowing down, and just embracing whatever came your way.

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