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…
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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…
Palawan (still) in my mind — the first day
Ten months…that was how long I waited for this trip to finally happen, and it was well worth the long wait! Seven days after that five-day vacation, I still have vivid images of Palawan in my mind. Arriving at the Puerto Princesa airport around 1pm, we went for a quick lunch in Balinsasayaw Restaurant. The…
