From the Midwest redneck author of "The Rooster Crows at 4am!," "Lizard Poop!," and "The Philippines Expat Advisor"
Gorgeous Girls in Guimaras at Raymen Beach Resort
What better way to spend a sunny Sunday than at a Philippines beach? White sand, cold bottles of San Miguel Pale Pilsen and gorgeous girls all around makes for a very enjoyable day of relaxation. Fortunately, I have a very patient and understanding asawa, who is the chief staff photographer at PhilippinesPlus, and relinquished her duties for the day to me.
The Sainted Patient Wife (seen in the next photo) loves to swim. I can't even float. Since lola was positioned at our nipa hut located near the beach resort, I didn't have to worry about staying there and standing sentry over all of our stuff. It left me a lot of time to take the following pictures. 
For P500 a day, around 12 US Dollars, you can rent one of these shelters (see following picture) that sits right along the white sandy shore. They have picnic huts available ranging from P400-P500.
We arrived at the Philippine beach resort, Raymen, around 8:30 am. We were there to celebrate the recent birthdays of our twin nieces, April and Michelle. I had gotten everyone up at 5 am as I wanted to leave our house in Iloilo around 6:15. Weekends at the resort are usually quite busy with lots of visitors and I wanted to make sure we had a hut close to the beach.
Surprisingly we were out the door at 5:55 am! That had to be some sort of Olympian world record! Three teenaged girls and one teenaged boy AND my asawa ready in less than one hour? Amazing what a great motivator a trip to the beach can be.
After downing a cold bottle of San Miguel Pale Pilsen (it had been two weeks since I've had a brew) I walked around this Philippines resort and took the following pictures. First up is a trio of cute Filipinas. I always explain upfront that I have an asawa (and point at her direction) and ask if they would mind if I could take their picture. 
What's unusual about this photo is that you'll see two-piece outfits on the girls. This is my sixth or seventh trip to Raymen and I've rarely seen anyone wear swim attire like this. You'll find many of the ladies wearing t-shirts over their swimsuits and even wearing blue jeans sometimes and swimming in jeans.
Next up is my visit to the halo-halo hut where I met a talkative young lady, Rhonna, 27, who works from 8 am-5pm seven days a week. No days off! She's in the middle standing next to some co-workers.
I wandered down the white sandy beach. I had spied a young lady in a very large yellow hat. I suspected she was Korean and decided to chat with her. I have never spoken to a Korean girl the entire three years we have been in the Philippines. There are a multitude of Korean students in Iloilo who come here to learn English.
She was indeed, Korean, 31 years of age, and visiting the Philippines on vacation. Lisa gladly let me take her picture and asked if she could take mine also. Sorry for spoiling that shot for you by getting in the photo. The next photo is Lisa again, with some Filipina friends of hers. By the way, the Korean's English was very good. 
Next up is a group of young Filipinas that are working as volunteers in the Iloilo area. They have been here two months and have a year of service to perform. The pinays are from various locations throughout the Philippines. Extremely friendly group of young ladies and a pleasure to talk to.
The pinay on the left is from Mindanao and the young lady fourth from the left is from Iloilo. One volunteers as a teacher, one works with the the blind, and the others perform various community services. Again, if you single guys out there have never been to the Philippines, what in the world are you waiting for?
I ran into Lisa again and she had a Korean friend with her in a bikini. But my hands were evidently shaking too much as the shot was too blurry to publish. So instead I'll post the next picture. The young Filipina on the left has a great smile, don't you agree? Nice girl, very friendly and even understood my English "slang." 
Next up is a young lady enjoying the beach that day and she was not Filipina. I hope you don't mind that I posted her picture anyway. 
Here is a picture of our niece, April. She's been chatting away with guys on CherryBlossoms. I don't ask for any details.
And finally I leave you with a bunch of guys that were located next to the volunteer group of cute Filipinas. Yes, I know they're not gorgeous girls, but they were a friendly bunch. The young man flashing the "peace sign" was quite talkative and kept calling me "Sir Dave." A great day at the beach proving once again "it's more fun in the Philippines."
Dave, I feel refreshed!! Thank you!
I have gone to the beach one time since I came to the Philippines… Never again! I turned the nicest color of red…
The Girl In The White Shirt Is BEAUTIFUL !!
Dave,
Dave i think i like you as the new staff photographer. No offense to Melinda, who does a fine job. At least you finally got a chance to drink some cold ones. I Guess Tropical Depression Helen might be headed toward the Visayas. Hopefuly it won’t be as bad as what Metro Manila got. Be safe
Just about the time I get my “envy” meter at a manageable level, Dave comes along and peaks that sucker out!
PapaDuck, TS Helen is currently Northeast of Central Luzon and will move in a northwesterly direction, away from the Visayas.
There is a small beach on Santo Nino Island that is quite nice. The entire barangay usually ends up there several times a week. No bathing beaties (other than my wife!) but a nice bunch of people generally just out to have some fun on a hot day. When we have some time we may travel around a bit and check out some other area beaches. If I’m with my wife I’ll remember to wear my dark glasses so I can sneak a peek at the cuties!
And to think I didn’t make it to Guimaras last trip!
It looks great there. Miss na miss the Philippines already.
This are the kind of posts that make me jealous. I need to get a couple more jobs so I can retire early. At 40, it still seems so far away.
You’re welcome, Lee.
I was red as a lobster, too, Gary, but I’ll go to any lengths to get some great photos for my readers.
She is , Fearless Frank, and I didn’t mind running into her several times later after taking her picture.
I’m glad she let me take over the reins for one day, PapaDuck. I had a great time. We’re getting hit by some rain as I type this and we’re getting our water supply replenished. It’s cooled things off and that’s always appreciated.
We’re getting hit with high winds and heavy rains, Randy, as I type this. It’s 9:44 am and winds started at 1:15 am and I’ve been up since. Hope you didn’t get your weather report from PAGASA.
The dark shades are essential, Mark G, especially if your asawa has easy access to a bolo.
Hope you can make it back again soon, Randall. I recommend going to Raymen Beach on a Saturday or Sunday. We’re headed back in October to celebrate some more birthdays. Guess who will be the Official Staff Photographer again that day?
I’m living the good life, Steve, there is NO doubt about that!!!
As an incredibly fair skinned and red haired (well it used to be red) guy I have always struggled with the sun. But high spf sun block (50-100) and a safari style hat save me. I have been to Phils twice and Kenya twice in the last year or so and have not been sunburned at all.
I should have had enough common sense to use some sun block, Dave W. Thought I would be under the nipa hut most of the day, but was roaming around most of the time taking photos. Well, it was fun and my sunburn has faded already.
No, I’m tracking it from a PACSAT source and looking at recon data. You will get some wind and mostly rain as it continues to develop and move into the S. China Sea, but it will continue to track NW. Storms like this only enhance the Southwest monsoon. Did I ever tell you that I used to forecast for this region?
Nope, didn’t know that, Randy. I hope you didn’t get your benefits withheld from you like the poor employees over at PAGASA.
I got my bennies! I was assigned to and worked with the Naval Oceanography Command at Cubi Pt. We had forecast responsibility for the entire area and assisted and coordinated all warnings with Philippine authorities.
Sounds like a cool job, Randy.
It was a tough “gig” Dave, but somebody had to do it. After a long hard day at work, I was forced to either hang out on the base, or venture out into Olongapo to unwind and relax. After awhile, I became a man with a mission – there were just way too many cold SMB’s to be had and someone had to drink ‘em!
Man, sounds like a rough gig, indeed, Randy. How did you ever manage?
All I can say is that’s a far cry from Lake Michigan and a lot better view
You can say that again, CJ!