After my disappointing walk up to the Eagle's Point a few days ago, I decided to return today after breakfast. Previously the guide told me that the had seen a Philippine Megapode on our hike so I reviewed the details of this bird and went back to give it a better try. I am glad that I did because I was able to catch a quick glimpse of this odd bird. I had heard of them before, they lay their eggs in volcanic soil so that the warmth of the soil will incubate the eggs. These specific megapodes make a mulch pile that provides the warmth. I also saw a barred rail on the trail to make it two lifebirds for the day. We pooled, lunched at Sinag and got to talk with Rick the executive chef. What a life story he has. It would make a good episode of Chef's Table. We went back to the room to get ready to leave tomorrow. Then we watched the sunset and had more of the great food at Sinag. We had send out our clothes to get laundered and by 9 PM they still had not been delivered. Of course as soon as we began to panic there was a knock on the door and there they were. We will have fresh clothes to wear to Manila.
The collared kingfisher likes our neighborhood
Must have some good food around
The barred rail
Fast and skittish
The workers quarters, glad that they have AC's
Several monitor lizards along the trail
The island with no trees
Nice flowers
Somewhere in this picture is a dark brown and black bird
Maybe here?
It was poking around under this sign
Center shot is a possibility
A hermit crab
Hidden here is a Nankeen Heron
The close up
Running rail
The rail
Barred Rail Life Bird #2
We love this restaurant and all the folks that make it so great
Beef Spare ribs
Waiting for the bats to fly to the main island
These wood-swallows are waiting too
Looking good
Looking moldy
Bright neon colors
Me and a tree
Loving the colors
Time out for the wooden man
An apple on his head?
A ceremonial vessel to mix up potions
Rick is a superstar with an incredible back story. He has lived in Guam, Las Vegas, Louisiana, Japan, Korea, Italy and the Philippines all in search of great dishes and the stories that those dishes tell.
The whole crew is smiling
Home made hot sauce!
