Biri with the Baraks, Round II

On Monday, April 28th, I took my second trip to Biri Island with my friends. As with the first, we had a great time amongst absolutely breathtaking scenery.

Most of our group within a sort of natural amphitheatre carved into the rocks at Biri.

The trip was quite different from the last. We again stayed at Jazel’s home in Bagong Silang, where she teaches at the local school. But this trip was planned around their community’s fiesta. It was a very low-key affair, but it did mean that we had countless invitations to eat with families in the village, and had no need to cook for ourselves.

So we enjoyed the company of each other and friends in the community all day Monday over plenty of food and drink and swam in the calm seas nearby at night. On Tuesday, we set off early to the rock formations at Bel-At. We had several more hours at the rocks this time, which allowed us to spend more time exploring.

Below are some of my favorite scenes from this trip:

Bounding through rocks and waters alike, we spent much of our time exploring this beautifully jagged coastline. 

The crystal clear waters between rock formations make the perfect swimming pools, as long as you guard yourself from the sharp rocks and corals underfoot.

A view of the jagged coastline at Biri, including three of the many prominent rock formations. 

This spot particularly fascinated me. I could sit here for hours just watching the strong waves crash and swirl into this channel cut deep into the rocks.

Turbulent waters sent foam flying as high tide began to roll in.

The amazing force of nature as waves crash upon the rocks.

After spending more time exploring, I came across this beautiful formation much smoother and lighter than the others. 

Another great view of this formation.

More rocks.

There were lots of great rocks at varying heights for diving into deeper sections of pristine water. Above, Juper takes advantage with a head-first dive.