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NOTICE... REGARDING THE "MENU-BAR" (ABOVE LEFT):
We highly recommend that you at least read the
Chapters that are shown in "RED." This will help you to understand our
philosophy about "FRIENDSHIP" and "SERVICE" here at Skip's Beach Resort.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
PHILIPPINES:
If you email us with your questions, we will get back to
you immediately. If we are out of the country (traveling, etc.) when your
email arrives, we promise to get back to you as soon as we return home.
A
SYNOPSIS OF THE "MENU-BAR" CHAPTERS:
If you read this page (scroll down), it will give you a
quick synopsis of what the
rest of the Chapters contain. If you read all of our Chapters, you will
learn a LOT about the Daanbantayan Area -- the Island of Malapascua -- the
Philippines in general -- etc. Also, some of these Chapters (such as
the Chapter called "GOOD CONTACTS IN THE PHILIPPINES") can enable our
"tourist-visitors" to save large amounts of money.
ROOM
RATES: The room-rates at our little
beach-front hotel run from
750 Pesos per night to 1,000 Pesos per
night (approximately $15. to $20. U.S. currency).
PLEASE: We encourage our guests to inspect our rooms -- our beds -- and our entire facility -- prior to staying with us. By doing so, they will be assured that their stay with us will be a happy one.
Each room includes air-conditioning -- Cable TV -- and free use of the following:
INCLUDED FOR FREE:
Filipino hospitality
and friendship is very important to us here at SKIP'S BEACH
RESORT.
SKIP ELLSWORTH AND HIS WIFE BELLE WELCOME YOU TO
THE PHILIPPINES !!!
(THEIR FAMILY PHOTOS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.)
OUR
LOCATION:
We are located
on the North end of the Island of Cebu in the Philippines. This is one of
the most beautiful tropical islands in the world. There are more than 7,000 of these
awesome islands in the Philippines and more than half of them are not
inhabited. Looking out the windows of our resort we can see many islands, such as the
world-famous
Malapascua Island (less than one hour from here) --
Chocolate Island -- Gato Island -- Kanatarkin Island -- Karnasis
Island, etc. On a clear day, we can see 17 islands from our resort.
Historians and sociologists tell us that these Islands are similar to what the Islands of Hawaii were
like 200 years ago.
OUR
"OUTSIDE" LIVING-ROOM IS SHOWN BELOW:
The photos below
[click to enlarge] show such things as
our "outside" living-room that is located by the sea-wall -- our FREE
public camp-shelters in the background
(see the FREE CAMPGROUND CHAPTER for details) -- the stairs from the sea-wall to
the ocean -- the sunset as seen from the third-floor deck -- the beach in both
directions -- etc. Our FREE
wireless DSL internet connection works well in the sea-wall area, so our guests often like to relax there with their laptop-computers. Thank you for your
patience regarding all these photos...
At high tide we can jump into the ocean from our sea-wall. However, at low tide we can walk towards the ocean for hundreds of meters (up to one kilometer) without even getting out feet wet. The means we have many hectares (acres) of beach for strolling -- for examining the "aquatic life" in tide-pools -- etc.
OUR LOBBY-LOUNGE-RESTAURANT AREA:
These photos show our "INSIDE"
lobby-lounge-restaurant-dining-area. Through the glass doors one can also
see the "OUTSIDE" lobby-lounge-restaurant-dining-area. Our guests often bring
their computers to this area so they can be close to the water-sport activities.
BELLE'S
RESTAURANT:
Belle does
not need to make a profit from her restaurant. Therefore, she charges only
enough money to cover her
expenses for buying the ingredients – preparing them – the gas for cooking them
– serving them – washing dishes – etc. Our outside seating is a favorite
among our friends-guests. There is almost always a cool breeze
blowing in from the ocean, and the air is among the freshest and cleanest in the
world. Daanbantayan is known for its excellent sea-food -- large shrimp
and lobster -- etc. As a frame of reference, the Asian Lobster (below) is
resting upon floor tiles that are 12 inches square.
OUR
"FREE SONGS"
KTV VIDEOKE BAR ( DIRECTLY BELOW):
Most
of the KTV Videoke Bars in the Philippines charge five Pesos
(approximately ten cents U.S.) per song. Skip’s Beach Resort is the only place we know of that
offers free songs to everyone -- even to people that are NOT staying at our resort
-- and even to
people that are NOT buying beer or anything else.
This means that many young men and women come here just to sing and have fun.
There are often people sitting outside our gate, waiting for us to open. Our guests tell us that our free songs help them a lot when they are
entertaining local girls or other friends.
ABOUT BRUCE LEE AND SKIP ELLSWORTH:
Because many people have asked us to do so, we have now added
two chapters about SKIP ELLSWORTH and his good friend and teacher BRUCE
LEE.
These two Chapters can be opened via the MENU-BAR (see the upper left of this
page).
The Chapters are included near the bottom of the MENU-BAR -- as follows:
SKIP AND BRUCE LEE -- CHAPTER #2
SKIP AND BRUCE LEE -- CHAPTER #3
BRUCE LEE'S ORIGINAL STUDENTS
IN AMERICA:
The following photo is of BRUCE LEE -- along with
SKIP ELLSWORTH and the other original students in America -- as follows:
JESSE GLOVER -- BRUCE
LEE -- SKIP ELLSWORTH -- TAK MIYABE -- JIM DeMILE --
LeROY GARCIA -- AND TAKY KIMURA.
If you are a BRUCE LEE fan -- or if you are interested in Martial Arts -- then you might enjoy reading some of the historical (perhaps formerly unknown) information about Bruce Lee that is included in the two Chapters about Bruce that are now included on this website.
FREE USE OF OUR BOATS:
We have sail-boats, with paddles, that can be
used FREE by our "tourists-friends-guests." Three of these boats are shown
immediately below. In these photos, Clint Anderson and his family just returned from a boat-trip, and they are in the process of putting the boat away.
Clint and his family are frequent guests at our resort. On this
sailing expedition they went swimming -- snorkeling -- exploring -- fishing --
visiting friends on the same huge beach -- etc. One of the last two photos shows
the boat with the sail rolled up, and the other photo shows the sail in use.
FREE USE OF BICYCLES:
We provide free use of ten-speed bicycles -- and also
smaller bikes for kids.
BOATS FOR OUR PERSONAL USE:
The boat on the left
(below) is
called "THE LUCKY CHIP." It is named after our
son, DeWelle Ferguson [Chip] Ellsworth IV -- the fourth -- who was born on May 4, 1995.
Chip is now twelve years old.
The boat on the right is called "THE SULU QUEEN." It is named after the Sulu Sea, which is an important body of water in this part of the world. Skip previously sailed (alone) all over the Philippines in this boat, and he said it was an awesome experience for him to visit so many different islands.
CHIP'S GALVANIZED JEEP
(BELOW):
Chip is a good driver in spite of the fact that he
is only 12 years old. This Jeep is galvanized because of our proximity to the ocean
and the salt-spray that is sometimes in the air. This Jeep has now been
painted in U.S. Army Colors (e.g. dark green) for more "invisible" travel in the
jungle areas. It's an awesome ride.
OUR SERVICE VANS
(BELOW):
These vans are used as "service-vehicles" here at the resort.
Our hotel-guests are often invited to ride with us when we "explore" the nearby
fishing villages -- visit farm communities -- go to the colorful local markets
-- go to other small towns -- go to the large nearby City of Bogo -- go to Cebu City -- etc.
MOTORCYCLES -- WITH MANY
TRAILS FOR RIDING:
Belle has five motorcycles here, and we ride almost every day.
Chip has been riding since he was six years old, and he is an excellent rider.
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS:
Motorcycles in this area can be rented at a cost of
only 200
Pesos, which is approximately $4. U.S. (with the gas tank full when they deliver
the motocycle to you, and the gas tank full when you return it).
OUR HOTEL-RESORT BY THE
SEA:
SKIP’S BEACH RESORT OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TIME TO STAY WITH US:
If you do not have time to stay overnight at Skip's Beach Resort, we sincerely
hope that you will at least stop for a visit -- and do the following:
1. Have a FREE cup of coffee with us.
2. Use our
FREE high-speed wireless internet connection.
3. Swim for
FREE at our beautiful beach.
4. Use our boats for
FREE.
5. Use our bicycles for
FREE.
6. Use our snorkeling equipment
(if avaiilable) for
FREE.
7. Use
our
beach-front gazebos for FREE.
8. Make yourself at home in our
FREE lobby-lounge area (with Cable TV).
9. Enjoy our FREE library of good books.
10. Hang
out in our comfortable chairs -- appreciate the awesome view of the ocean –
meet new friends -- for
FREE.
11. Charge the batteries in your cell phone and lap-top computer
-- for FREE.
12. Use our rest-rooms
(called "CRs" in this culture) -- for FREE.
IN OTHER WORDS, WE LOVE IT WHEN PEOPLE COME TO VISIT US --
(even if they don't have
time to stay at our resort).
THE DAANBANTAYAN-MALAPASCUA AREA:
SKIP'S BEACH RESORT is located in one of the best areas in the world for such things as
island-hopping -- boating -- fishing – diving – swimming – snorkeling
–relaxing – exploring local villages -- making "new friends" --
learning about an entirely new culture -- getting close to nature – getting healthy --
losing yourself -- finding yourself -- etc.
The world-famous Island of Malapascua is very near to us and it is clearly visible from the windows of our hotel. it usually takes less than one hour to get to Malapascua from here. The exact time will depend upon the wind, the waves, the size of the boat, the size of the engine, etc.
People often stay with us when they are on the way "to" or "from" Malapascua.
Essentially, tourists that are on their way to the Island of Malapascua virtually ALWAYS stay with us under the following circumstances:
#1.
When the
waves are so big that boats can not go
to Malapascua.
#2. When they arrive in this
area AFTER the last boat has already left for Malapascua (perhaps 4
PM ???).
BELLE IS GETTING
READY TO GO TO A PARTY WITH SKIP:
Her question...
"Do I look OK, Skip ???" Skip's reply... "Give me
some time to think about it, Belle."
[Just kidding Belle.]
:-)
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HERE IS BELLE
CLOWNING AROUND ON OUR BEACH.
People had a hard time believing that Belle recently gave birth to DeWelle
Ferguson [Flip] Ellsworth V (the fifth. The boy is shown here (October
2007) at the age of 18 months, doing a martial-art-form which involves blocking an opponent's kick while working from a
"ma-bo stance" ["horse rider stance"].
SPEAKING OF BABIES AND FAMILY PHOTOS...
Here
are two relatively recent photos of Skip Ellsworth -- his wife Belle Ellsworth -- their
son DeWelle Ferguson [Chip] Ellsworth IV (the fourth), born on May 4, 1995 -- and their son DeWelle Ferguson
[Flip] Ellsworth V (the fifth), born on March 20, 2006. They tell us we
need to chose one of these photos for printing. Help !!!
REGARDING RESERVATIONS:
"Pre-paid reservations (via credit cards) are not required here, because we
trust you. In other words, if you tell us that you will come here on a
certain date, then we believe you, and we will reserve a room for you.
However, if you come to our resort without making reservations -- and if we therefore have no rooms available for you -- then Skip will use his van to take you (FREE) to one of the other resorts or hotels in the Daanbantayan area.
Also, if we have no room for you -- AND if we can not find a room for you anywhere else in Daanbantayan -- AND if you are not prepared to "camp out" in our TOTALLY FREE camping area (with permanent camp-shelters and cooking areas) -- then we will put a mattress on the floor of our hotel-lobby-restaurant and you can sleep here for FREE in total safety and "relative" comfort.
Under those circumstances, in
the morning, you can have a FREE breakfast
with us, and then you can go on your way.
A MATTRESS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR LOBBY
??? Regarding
that possibility, perhaps we should explain that we
really are that "INFORMAL" here at Skip's Beach Resort.
:-)
Here are photos of Skip's personal BEACH GANG. We sincerely hope that we will all have an opportunity to meet you someday soon.
IMPORTANT -- PLEASE NOTE:
The "personal" information about Skip and his family is included
on this site only because a great many of our customers come from Asian
countries where there are sayings similar to the following:
"Never do business with a man until you know his parents -- his children -- his grand children -- his great-grandchildren -- and the birthdates and interests of each."
When our Asian friends repeat those types of sayings they often
laugh as though they are joking. However, amidst the laughter they
none-the-less admit that this philosophy is an important part of their
culture.
Because of the above-mentioned Asian philosophy, we
realize
that many of our potential Asian guests
(especially the older ones) will view
this site as being an "introduction" to Skip and his family.
Therefore, in order to show proper respect towards our Asian brothers and
sisters, we feel obliged to include a considerable amount of personal information about Skip and his family
on these pages.
Thank you for your patience...
ALSO
IMPORTANT... PLEASE NOTE:
We highly
recommend that you read the two Chapters named as follows:
#1. PLEASE
SAVE A FILIPINO CHILD'S LIFE -- PART ONE.
#2. PLEASE SAVE A FILIPINO CHILD'S LIFE --
PART TWO.
The above-mentioned two Chapters explain how "YOU"
can save the life of a Filipino child for less money than it costs to buy a pack of cigarettes in America.
If you love children, or even if you only have a sense of
responsibility towards them, sure to read the above-mentioned articles.
You will be glad that you took the time to do so -- because it might favorably
change your life, and your philosophy, FOREVER.
PS
-- Skip's personal philosophy is...
"I love EVERYBODY
and there's not one damn thing they can do about it."
:-)
PLEASE NOTICE:
OUR THOUGHT FOR THE DAY IS AS FOLLOWS:
Islam:
No one is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for
himself.
Sunnah
Christianity:
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.
Matthew 7:12
Brahmanism:
This is the sum of duty: Do naught unto others which would cause you pain if
done to you.
Mahabharata 5:1517
Buddhism:
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana Varga 5:18
Judaism:
What is hateful to you, do not to your fellowmen. That is the entire Law; all
the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 31:a
Confucianism:
It is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have
them do unto you.
Analects 15:23
Taoism:
Regard your neighbor's gain as your own gain, and your neighbor's loss as your
own loss.
T'ai Shag Kan Ying
P'ien
Zoroastrianism:
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing unto another whatsoever is
not good for itself.
Dadistan-i-dinik 94:5
"The West won the world
not by the superiority of its ideas or values or religion but rather by its
superiority in applying organized violence. Westerners often forget this fact,
but non-Westerners never do."
Samuel
Huntington, Harvard Professor, from his awesome book called, "The Clash of
Civilizations."