Dosplaya Day 3 - One More Day in Paradise!

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Slow down and soak every beautiful moment of life!

It was time to pack and check out of paradise. 

Our stay in Darocotan Island has been wonderful. 

Rose, the owner of the property was very friendly. She offered to wrap our luggages together so we can check in at the airport as one big package. The chef came to weigh our suitcases and wrap it together.

I casually mentioned to Rose that the shells we collected here pretty heavy and added to the total weight of our luggage. Immediately she told us that we are not allowed to remove the shells and corals from the island. It is against their law and the shells will be confiscated at the airport if they found it in the luggage scan.

Take only memories, Leave only footprints!

We were so disappointed! We had to leave all the treasures were fondly collected at the resort. Now we understand why there were several beautiful shells lying under the trees and around the cafe. They were all collected by the previous tourists who had to leave them there.

We checked out of our room but we still had a few hours before we needed to head to the airport.

We pulled up the bamboo chairs, lounged under the shade overlooking the ocean, and watched the rest of the Pride and Prejudice!

We saw a monitor lizard swim in the ocean and walk away.

We could not wash our hair at the resort after the snorkeling because they do not have hair dryers. They use solar power. So they cannot use hot appliances like iron, clothes dryer, or hair dryer. 

Rose gave me a hair serum that her son uses to control the frizz!

Buko shake and yummy lunch. Drooling...

We checked into the cute tropical airport!

End of journey, but the glow still remains!

Already dreaming of the return!

Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful!

The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever!