The crystal blue waters of Sambauan beach near Maripipi island in the province of Biliran, Philippines is so inviting that one would just like to stay in the waters forever. This is an uninhabited island good for day tripping and camping.
SAMBAUAN ISLAND
Maripipi, Biliran
The beach in Sambauan with the island of Maripipi at the background.
My classmate, Fr. Tony who was then the parish priest of Maripipi. 
From the town of Kawayan in Biliran island, where one takes off for Maripipi, the sunset is so breathtaking, its like being cuddled in the arms of God as one sails through the sunset.
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH (F-1841)
Maripipi, Biliran
The church and convent of the town of Maripipi
Church altar of Maripipi
Across the church is the Adoration chapel of Maripipi which overlooks the sea.
One has the surrounding view of the sea from the Adoration ChapelST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH (F-1955)
Kawayan, Biliran
To get to the island of Maripipi one has to take a boat from the town of Kawayan. There are times of the year when the crossing to the island is treacherous. The usual sign, they say, is if the island of Maripipi is covered with clouds, then one will encounter big waves in the crossing. From Maripipi, the island of Sambauan is not that far.
