With my left foot injured, I chose to stay on the boat and let the others go to the small lagoon for some exploration. So I grabbed a bottle of chilled San Mig Light and struck up a conversation with our boat captain — a 24-year old Palawan native named Dong. ME: Taga-dito ka talaga?…
Author: Carmie Dulguime
I started this digital journal initially for self-expression -- because this is what I do. I write for my profession and for my passion.
Then it dawned on me that what I was doing was selfish.
I found new inspiration in Proverbs 31:8: Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Through the years, I have met people from various walks of life with stories that deserve to be told. Unfortunately, not all of them have the gift of gab. So I presented myself to them, giving them the voice that they need to share their stories. Stories that inspire, cry out, reach out, provide unspoken truth.
Palawan (still) in my mind — day five: Puerto Princesa Bay Dolphin Watching
I couldn’t shake the sad feeling that swept over me when I woke up that morning. I realized it was our last day in Palawan! I woke up at dawn to double check if I had packed everything for our trip back home. All that time, my mind was on the dolphins that we were…
Palawan (still) in my mind – day four: Honda Bay
After conquering my fear of the water from the last two days’ adventures, I got so pumped up for Honda Bay and the three islands that we’re schedule to hop into. Our group of 15 was split into two. Not surprisingly, a little confusion occurred as to which island to go to first. We went…
Palawan (still) in my mind – day three: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
The thought of taking another five or so hours back to Puerto Princesa was not enough to douse cold water on our renewed spirits after that exhilarating day in El Nido. It did seem more bearable and faster this time around, though not any smoother, as we reached the port where we would take a…
Palawan (still) in my mind — day two: El Nido
The following day, we were up early to start a 7-island hopping adventure. Along the way, our guide Rocky (who Ate Anette fondly called Papa Rocky, obviously inspired by Lady Gaga’s hit song) showed us interesting sights such as the Helicopter Island (called as such because of its shape), and caves where Balinsasayaw birds’ nests…
