On the fourth day, they decided to mingle with the local residents of the island. They attended a small festival where they learned to make a local delicacy called *suman*. Lia, although having difficulty folding the leaves, was happy with what she had accomplished.
There was also a bamboo boat race. Although Mark didn’t win, the joy on Mia's face as she cheered for her dad with a loud “Go, Daddy!” was prize enough. The whole family celebrated with the locals through dancing and singing under the moonlight.
The last day of their vacation arrived. As they looked at the sea one last time, they felt as though they had stayed on the island much longer than just five days. They had breakfast together, reminiscing about all the memories they had made—walking along the beach, snorkeling, an
