G’day to all members here.....a lil bit about me.. I’m a 51yo Aussie guy, who’s been living/retired here in the PI for the past 7 years....the past 5 yrs.have been @ Alona Beach, Panglao....prior to that I spent time in Sewerbic & AC. I only started scuba diving 5 years ago, and I took to it, like a duck to water.......it’s what keeps me sane........it’s also a hobby of mine taking underwater (amateur) pics. Diving is what’s kept me here @ Alona, all that time.......the diving really is special here. Aside from diving here, there’s not much else for me. Alona IMO has turned to sh*t now, with the Chinese & Koreans taking over the place........give it another 7 or 8 more months when the new airport opens & it’ll be turmoil here. I last dived at Dauin & Apo approx 3 years ago. I loved the diving there. I also got the feel of Dumaguete & surroundings, being chilled out kinda places. Sooooo, in saying all that, I’m researching on where my next move will be to. Ive learnt quite a bit on here, as I’ve been lurking the past few nights. I’ll keep reading & ask questions if I need to. Cheers for now :-)
Welcome! Sure must be nice to be able to retire at 44 years old. I have to agree with you on the diving at Alona and Apo. The Korean's are turning the Philippines their own little playground. I remember Boracay 20 years ago, now it sucks. Haven't been to Alona in over 7 years, but it sounds like it's gone the same way.
