Sunrise walks on Tumon Bay are magical. Pastel blues, lavenders and pinks color the sky, clouds are reflected in the turquoise waters and the coral reefs transform the bay into a natural infinity pool. Being on the beach just after sunrise, when the world is quiet, before the day turns into a sauna, is a perfect time for a walk. The graceful dance of the local fishermen that quietly stalk the shoreline waiting for schools of fish before throwing their traditional lagua nets, often gives way to a colorful conversation about politics, moon cycles or a favorite way to prepare the morning's catch. Its fun to see sand sculptures or messages written in the sand, the rainbows in the billowing clouds, the tropical flowers and did I mention an occasional baby sharks? A "Hafa Adai" greeting from locals always make me smile and its fun to practice my "Ohayou gozaimasu", "annyeong haseyo" and "Zǎoshang hǎo" as I greet the tourists from Japan, Korea and China. Whether they are the early risers who are out enjoying the cool morning breeze or the bleary eyed partiers making their way back to their beach-side hotels, after a night of dancing almost everyone seems to enjoy the magic of these early mornings. Whatever the rest of the day holds, I can't think of a better way to start it off.
I hope you enjoy these pictures from some of my magical morning walks!
