This boardwalk extends along the seafront on top of the cliffs looking out to the Pacific Ocean.  If you squint your eyes just right you can see Disneyland in California.

The water was a bit rough that day so the surf club moved the flags about 200 yards north of the usual spot.  You can see the crowd of swimmers on the beach above.

This is the warning so that people won’t sue Val and Dave.

There is a long Aboriginal tradition at Coolum and this Aboriginal Artwork showcases this

Walking north along the boardwalk.

A native Pandanus tree grows behind

Looking from the North, South to Point Peary.

The local population is quite proud of their heritage.

This is one of the beach safety signs that tell people how to read the flags and surf conditions.  Notice once again a large Pandanus tree behind.

On Australia Day it is fitting and patriotic that the owner of this restored classic 1948 FJ Holden drives around to be admired.  This FJ Holden, made by GM-Holden is the Australian built counterpart of the GM Chevrolet of that same era.  It had a straight 6, 138 cube motor, unlike the V8s of Chevy.

This is a closeup of the Pandanus tree which has been glimpsed in previous photos.  The fruit resembles a pineapple but it is quite inedible.  These trees grow all over the east coast of Australia

This was the price of gasoline in Australia back in January 2008.  Don’t for one minute think that we have inexpensive gas.  The first price is $1.27 per LITRE not gallon.  If you multiply this figure by 3.5 you will get the price for a US gallon.  The big difference with gas prices in Australia is that once they go up they rarely come back down anywhere near as far.  The Gas sign is LP gas, ULP is Unleaded Petrol or Gasoline.. 

If it's not raining, you'll find a barbecue stand right outside Cocomangas. You can buy from there and are allowed to bring the food in. They're not very strict about this. You should definitely try the grilled pork intestines (my favorite!) and their grilled chorizo (native sausage). They are simply delectable and would love to go back to Boracay just for these! ;)

On a tight budget or not, you shouldn't miss their famous "Still Standing After 15"! This is some sort of a drinking challenge where you are served 15 different flavored tequila shots to drink for the night. Not to worry because you are allowed to take your time downing all 15 shots. And when you're done, they'll ring the bell by the bar and give you a shirt that says "still standing after 15". To top that, your name and country will be engraved on their wall of fame ;) This set of drinks will set you back by P1,500. Though I haven't tried it yet myself (I'm a very light drinker…still practicing "til I get my turn hehe) I"d say it's worth the experience ;)

How to get there? You may take a leisurely walk along the beach or take a tricycle from D'mall. Fare is only P7/pax but drivers charge higher going back - about P50/ride, maximum of 4-5 pax. I think it's also because of the time element.

If you are staying in Station 2 and don't feel like going out too far, why don't you try Shenna's? If not wrong, their tequila shot costs P65/order. It is served in a small wine glass (yes you read it right) so it's actually equivalent to two shots! You'll definitely get drunk without putting a dent on your budget! ;)

Just like Cocomangas, you should also find a barbecue stand nearby. Shenna's is also not so strict about buying food from these stands so take advantage.

Proben or chicken proventiculus barbecue or deep fried

Proventiculus is the internal organ of the chicken that connects the gizzard and the crop. It can be barbecued or coated w/ flour and seasoning before frying.

IUD or Isaw - Chicken intestine barbecue

It was named IUD because it looks like the contraceptive material used by women in order not to get pregnant. These are boiled and seasoned before grilled.

Balun-balunan or chicken gizzard barbecue

These gizzards were already sautéed before grilled. Helmet or chicken head barbecue.

It was named helmet because it resembles a helmet. The heads were already sautéed and ready to be grilled.

Adobo o barbecue atay (chicken liver barbecue or adobo)

Chicken livers are sautéed w/ garlic, onions, laurel leaf, pepper and seasoned w/ soy sauce and vinegar. They can be put in a stick for barbecue.

007 or chicken wings barbecue

It was derived from the number of James Bond which is 007 because they appear to look like number 7.These are sautéed or marinated for hours before they are grilled.

Adidas or chicken feet barbecue

It was named adidas because it resembles the famous logo of adidas shoes. They are already sautéed and then barbecued.

Betamax or chicken blood barbecue

This is curdled and dried chicken blood, cut into cubes and barbecued. It's called “betamax” because its shape and color makes it look like a tape of a betamax. These are boiled, sautéed and barbecued.

Day-old or one day old chick barbecue

Young chicks are served as a food for Filipinos. They are dressed, boiled, sautéed and barbecued.

Abnoy (Filipino slang for retarded) or incompletely hatched chicken egg barbecue.

Even the incompletely hatched eggs are eaten. The eggs are boiled first, the shell are removed and dipped in an orange food coloring to make it appear more delicious before it is grilled.

Kwek-kwek o tokneneng or deep fried spoiled chicken egg

Eggs which do not qualify for hatching are also cooked and eaten. It is boiled, coated with yellow-orange-colored batter and deep fried.

Robin or chicken spleen barbecue, Guya or ovary duct of a chicken

The sautéed ovary duct of a chicken is the main ingredient of a snack called guya added with rice porridge. It is similar to arrroz caldo. Another variant of this is the egg caldo. Instead of adding ovary duct or chicken meat, an egg is added on the rice porridge.

Note: No. 1 to no. 12 are eaten by dipping it in a specially made sauce, ketchup or w/ vinegar seasoned w/ garlic, onion, pepper, salt and msg.

Here's a list of popular chicken recipes in the Philippines:

Adobong manok or chicken adobo

The chicken is sautéed in garlic, onion, laurel leaf and seasoned with soy sauce and vinegar.

Pinaupong manok or chicken steamed in salt

It is cooked by steaming a whole chicken in upright position in a bed of salt.

Tinolang manok or Chicken Ginger Stew with Vegetables

Sautéed chicken with unripe papaya and pepper leaves.

Sinampalokang manok or chicken stew in sour broth

Its only difference from tinolang manok is the tamarind leaves and the vegetables.

Litsong manok or roasted chicken

It is most popular recipe of cooking chicken in the Philippines and the favorite of everybody, young and old alike. What makes this a favorite is because of the sauce.

Arroz Caldo or chicken rice soup

A snack usually preferred to be eaten during the colder months and rainy seasons. It is best served while it's hot.

There are still a lot of chicken recipes in the Philippines aside from the above-mentioned list. These are the most popular and familiar recipes I know. Next time I might include dinuguang manok and pininyahang manok (this recipe is published in Note Cook). Watch out for more about chicken.