I blame my second day in Palawan for my
sunburn.
Since we won’t be able to go to the
Underground River today (boo!), we opted to take advantage of the Honda Bay
Island Hopping Tour. So, we were picked up by our assigned van at around 7:00
in the morning and went on the road straight to Honda Bay only stopping over to
rent some snorkelling equipment. Yes... We have plans of snorkelling!
So, when we finally got to Honda Bay, we
were asked to wait for a few minutes until we get assigned a boat. Waiting for
your boat assignment is, actually, the perfect time to think about what you
might need. So, I bought a waterproof pouch or case where I can put my phone
and we, also, bought a hat since the sun will really try and penetrate through
our skin for sure! So after buying some more, quote-unquote, necessities, we
hopped on our assigned boat and went on our way.
That
Sand Bar and my First Snorkel
Before we proceed to the first island we’d
be visiting, our tour guide took us to a sand bar, which can be a good spot for
snorkelling. Since it was still low tide, we’re good to go there. It was, in
all honesty, my first snorkelling experience and I loved it to bits. I love how
I can see all the corals and fishes... Ooh! Reminiscing my first snorkel,
automatically, makes my day. However, we can’t stay for too long because the
tide will go high soon and we need to move on to our next venue.
Starfish
Island – Starfishes and beyond
“...
So it’s called starfish Island because that’s all you’ll see in it?” Stupid
pun, I know. But, true enough, there a lot of starfishes there but it is also a
good snorkelling spot. So, lead by our boat man this time, we went on our
snorkelling activity. The coral view and the fishes underwater by the Starfish
Island are definitely worth it! Our boatman even asked me, “ma’am gusto niyo
makita si Nemo? (ma’am do you wanna see Nemo?)” I nodded and he lead me to a
little clownfish, which everyone calls Nemo! Cute! Also, lucky enough, a lady
was also snorkelling and feeding the fishes so a school of fish passed by me.
It was such a fun experience.
Pambato
Snorkelling Spot and Another First
Okay, so it wasn’t an island but it was a
stopover I also loved. We were first oriented on the rules in snorkelling
within the area. We wouldn’t be allowed to take off our life vest unless we
have a diver’s license, which I do not have. But it was fine. Our boatman,
again, led us to the underwater view and the best thing I have seen are the live
giant clam shell because it was also a first! I know it’s pretty shallow but
once you’re there, and it’s your first, it will definitely spark a light in
your heart.
Our
Last Stop – Cowrie Island
For our last stop, we were taken to the
white sand beach that is Cowrie Island where we are also treated to a buffet
lunch. Line was pretty long but my most favorite of the food they served are
the mussels. Oh my, I can’t seem to forget it. However, I hated how a bit
inattentive the staff are in their bar. We were ordering smoothies but the
staff weren’t paying any attention to us but are more willing to attend to the
tour guides who have come later than us. I know, I know, they’re regulars but
we’re also customers and they should treat ALL customers fairly. That kind of
ruined my dad’s mood and we just left the bar without any smoothies. Boo!
Dinner
at Puerto Princesa Baywalk
For our second day, we had dinner at the
Baywalk again and tried out K’na Boyet Sa Baywok and ordered their Grilled
Tuna, Grilled Liempo and a Kinilaw dish I, again, forgot the specific name.
Boo! It was okay and, again, two thumbs up for the price and quality!
Another
Bummer But Still Hoping for the Best
When we arrived back to the inn, we were
told that the schedule of the Underground River was fully booked and the only
chance we have is to go walk-in on our 3rd Day and, hopefully, get a schedule
on our 4th and last day in Palawan. They say that if we do walk-in, there is an
80% chance we'd get a schedule... Not 100% but will still try our luck by going
to the Underground River tour office on our 3rd day. Mom really wanted to see
the Underground River.
My second day in Puerto Princesa left me
breathless. I have appreciated more the underwater beauty of what the
Philippines has got to offer. This sparked my interest to travel more here in
the Philippines than outside of the country. Tara na, byahe tayo!
Watch out for my 3rd Day in
Puerto Princesa!
Love the photos and the food shots are so tempting!
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OMGOSH HEART!! i love love these pictures i really do so love looking at people's travel diary pictures.. you can totally see how happy you are and how much fun you're having. nomm the food looks so good!!
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Wow makes me want to save for a Palawan trip!! I love the photos very much!! :)
ReplyDeletewhew.. how much for snorkelling? After boracay, I want to explore Palawan too. maybe next year..
ReplyDeleteI envy you! :( I've never been to Palawan. Hopefully next year :)
ReplyDeleteomg! luckyy youuu!! you got to visit Palawan!!! I've been dying to go there tooo! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG I want Kilawin!!!! hahaha anyway, lucky you. Palawan has long been in my visit list! Hopefully this year!
ReplyDeleteAwww, I wanna see Nemo, too! :) I can see you had so much fun in Palawan!
ReplyDeleteOMG that starfishbis still there! Sweet! I am glad youbwent to Palawan it is the bestest ever!
ReplyDeleteWhen did you go to Palawan? I also went there last month but I was in El Nido. I could have seen you. :(
ReplyDeleteWhen you are bored and looking for place where you can unwind and chill this is the place you to go. Palawan Philippines! The nature is really nice ambience of the location is very safe. This is where I can say fantastic with a great and wonderful leisure.
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