Last week I went to Biri Island for a workshop. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to visit the famous rock formations, because I recently burned my leg quite badly (second degree burn) on a motorbike exhaust and couldn’t risk getting it wet or infected by wading through the water to the rocks. I can’t wait for it to heal so I can get in the water and start snorkelling and diving!
I have no idea what species these crabs are, and can’t find a field guide to crabs of the Philippines on line, so if you recognise them, please let me know!
Seeing as I was so fascinated with their crustaceans, the villagers were kind enough to give me a bag of cooked blue swimmer crabs to take away. After an impromptu lesson in crab anatomy, and not without some slightly blue language, I managed to concoct a pretty decent crab, saffron and garlic pasta! Marasa!
over the hills 
I love crab, probably my favourite seafood. Were they tasty?
Yes, delicious! Although the effort required to extract all the meat is a bit of a deterrent to eating crab on a regular basis!