This picture was taken at sunrise on Alona Beach, on Ponglao Island in the Philippines. It is one of the most amazingly beautiful beaches in the world.
The heart and soul of The Philippines lives in the thousands of tiny fishing villages scattered across more than 7,000 islands. Village life is harsh, but from hardship can come beautifully simple craftsmanship.
In case you don't know what Balut is, it's a delicacy in the Philippines. An aborted duck egg that is taken from the parent duck shortly before hatching.
Weird conical rock formations in Bohol where only grass (not trees) grow. In the summer the grass turns brown giving the place it's name.