Surf spots in the Philippines:
San Juan, La Union and Cloud Nine, Siargao
When one hears the words surfing, he/she thinks of places like Hawaii, Bali and Australia, but not a lot of people know that there are places in the Philippines where people can surf too. There are a couple of places in the Philippines where people can enjoy the sport surfing, but the two main surf spots are San Juan, La Union and Cloud Nine, Siargao. These places, especially during summer, are packed with tourists and surfers- beginners and pros alike. To really know which surf spot to go to between the two, one must consider the following factors: location, surf schools, and surf season.
If one is planning to go on a surf trip but he/she lives in Metro Manila or within Luzon, the best surf spot to go to is San Juan, La Union. San Juan is about a seven-hour drive from Metro Manila. Though the most common means of transportation to get there is by car, people have the option to take a bus or plane to get there too. San Juan is known for their beachfront hotels and surf schools. San Juan is the best place to go to if one is just learning or wanting to learn how to surf because of the numerous surf schools and instructors available, like the most popular surf school- The Billabong surf school. Surf season begins in September and ends in January because this is the time when the waves are high, reaching 8 ft max and several professional surfers come here to surf. Though summer is not part of the surf season, a lot of people still go to San Juan to learn and experience surfing even if the waves only reach 3ft max. If one is really interested in learning how to surf and wants a one-on-one lesson on surfing, San Juan, La Union is the best place to go.
Another surf spot in the Philippines other than San Juan, La Union is Cloud Nine. Cloud Nine is part of an island in Surigao named Siargao. To get there, one must first take a plane or ferry to Surigao, then take the Super Cat to the island of Siargao. Upon arriving, shuttle buses are available to take you to Cloud Nine, which would take around an hour to get there. Cloud Nine is the surf spot in the Philippines, which has the biggest waves reaching 8ft max. Due to the size of the waves, it is not safe for beginners to surf here. There are no surf schools available in Cloud Nine because of the size of the waves and the grave danger a beginner surfer can experience. Mostly, locals and pro surfers surf the waves of Cloud Nine. The whole year round is considered surf season in Cloud Nine that is why a lot of surfing competitions are held here. Cloud Nine is a surf spot for professional surfers who are looking for big and nice waves like those found in Hawaii.
We could see that it is important to consider the following factors, which are the location, the availability of surf schools and the surf season before planning to go on a surf trip. San Juan, La Union is a place where beginners could learn the sport surfing, while Cloud Nine, Siargao is meant for surfers who have been practicing this sport for a long time and are experienced.
Reflection:
Like the process essay, I found writing the comparison and contrast essay effortless. I was very excited in writing about my topic because the topic I wrote about was something I was truly passionate about. I believe that my essay really expressed what was expected out of a comparison and contrast essay. It showed facts that were really helpful and it showed the difference of the two subjects. The essay I wrote was easy to understand and interesting, especially for readers who are sports junkies. I think that my essay lack more research and that some sources related to my topic would help strengthen my essay.
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