The most spectacular beaches in Samar are on the east coast of the island, but Buri Beach is a great little get-a-way for those living in Catbalogan on the west side. Catbalogan is a college town and everyone is a volleyball enthusiast.
It takes about 20 minutes to get to Buri. Head north on the National Highway out of Catbalogan and turn by the airport.
It is non functional but it is a beautiful strip about 1.3 kilometers in length.
Continue down to a footpath and follow it to the beach. Small huts or cabanas can be rented for around 100 pesos. Karaoke is a favorite Filipino past time. For 5 pesos you can belt out your favorite tune.
Tuba or home brew is a traditional drink made from the coconut palm trees. It is a Waray tradition to sit around a bucket of the stuff and pass around a single glass taking turns till it's gone.
Tuba is not too potent but if you drink enough it will still set you on your butt. Hammocks are not real common in the Philippines but they come in handy in the shade.
Fishermen work on their boats further up the beach.
More fishing gear.
If you stay till after dark you will have to walk back to the highway because the muti-cabs will have retired for the evening.
If you arrive by motorbike you can pay 5 pesos to leave it at the resort at the head f the trail.
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