Our Palawan Adventure: Day 2 DIY Honda Bay Tour (August 14, 2012)

Day 2 in Palawan: Early the next morning, we had our DIY Honda Bay tour. 

DIY is cheaper compared to a package tour. We rode a tricycle from the hotel to the port where we will ride the boat for the tour but before that, we stopped by the local market to buy our food.

Fresh Tuna

The seafoods found in the market were very fresh and cheap. We bought 1 whole Tuna, Liempo and other things like softdrinks, cups etc. Good thing that the tricycle driver that we contracted for the trip already brought with him cooked rice, cooking utensils and plates that we can use. Thanks kuya ^_^

When we reached the port, we just paid the necessary fees and we're off!

The initial plan was to go to these islands: Snake Island, Pandan Island, Starfish Island and Luli Island. But we were told that Snake Island has long been closed for maintenance so we decided to start off with Pandan Island and end the trip to Luli Island since Luli Island is the nearest island back to the port. We also didn't push through with Starfish island. I forgot the reason why hehehe.

Pandan Island from afar

I'm a Beach loving person so I really love this trip. Pandan Island was truly captivating and the sand is as fine as the one you see in Boracay.

The boatman was kind enough to take our pictures and to take some underwater pictures for souvenir. Good thing my friend has an underwater camera. Photos below are from my good friend Nicole Cordero.

We stayed a bit longer in Pandan Island since we all fell in love with the place. The boatmen already cooked the meal for us while we're swimming. So when lunch time came, we just hurried back to shore to eat. The cooked food was plenty so we shared it with the boatmen...We got hungry from all the swimming and picture taking =p

After a few more hours, we transferred to Luli Island. When we came to Luli, it was already low tide but it gave us a better opportunity to get closer to the corals to take some more pictures =) 

(Some Photos courtesy of Nicole Cordero)

Kid in Luli Island

Luli Island

Me with the fishes

'Patrick'

It is also in Luli Island where I got to face my fear: The fear of the Diving Board.

Dare to jump?

My unforgettable 4M deep jump

 Whenever I do something which is a bit daring, I always remember the song title by Arkarna - "Life is Free"..Well...you only live once, might as well do it  =)

After Luli Island, we decided to go back to Puerto Princesa for our DIY City tour which will be on my next post.

The details of our expenses for our DIY Honda Bay tour was posted by Ate Naan, a good friend of mine who is with me on the tour and has her own blog (She was the one who managed our expenses hehehe). Check this link for further information: agitopassim.wordpress.com

Our Palawan Adventure: Day 1 (August 13, 2012)

Last August, me and my friends went to Palawan for a 3 days, 2 nights vacation. That was my first time to be in Palawan and I really enjoyed the trip.

Palawan's Underground River Entrance

We arrived at the Puerto Princesa airport at around 9am on August 13, 2012 (Monday) via Airphil Express and we were picked up from the airport by the Go Hotel Shuttle. 

The Go Hotel is not far from the airport and we arrived not later than 30 minutes.

Go Hotel Puerto Princesa. I like this better than the one here in Mandaluyong =p

I also took the liberty of photographing the schedule of the hotel's shuttle service schedules so if in case you will be planning to check in at Go Hotel Puerto Princesa, you already have an idea =) 

Check out Go Hotels Website for further information.

After settling ourselves in, we went straight to our first itinerary - The Underground River. Let me just remind you that going to the Underground River site is not an easy one. We were picked up by a van from a travelling agency which we have arranged before our trip and we were advised that the travel time to Sabang is going to take 1 to 2 hours and it's going to be very rough and bumpy and you know what? They are right - It was really bumpy and I felt sick to my stomach after the ride. We had a quick lunch in Sabang before riding the wharf that would take us to the Underground River.

Sabang Buffet Lunch (Photo Courtesy of Nicole Cordero)

Sabang Port (waiting for the Wharf)

The island, where the Underground river is.

Monkeys in the island roam freely so we were advised to keep food, water bottles or plastic bags out of sight because most definitely, the monkeys will snatch it from you.

Took a few more shots before walking down the trail that will lead us to the Underground River.

The Trail

Hailed as one of the New Seven Wonder's of Nature, the Underground River is a sight to behold. The tour inside the Underground River lasted for about an hour. The vast and different Stalactite and Stalagmite formations inside the cave was truly magnificent! Definitely a true "Wonder of Nature."

Protective Helmet and Life Jacket -On! Ready to roll!

You will be advised not to open your mouth while inside the cave because bat droppings might fall in your mouth...Not a good plan hehehe =p

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take pictures inside the cave because I was the "light man" of our boat. 

I was the one carrying the big flashlight to light our path and to point the light to the different stalactites and stalagmites. I'm like the Tour Guide's assistant =p. The photos below are courtesy of my good friend Nicole Cordero.

Bats inside the cave. Watch out for their droppings hehehe

I think they call this the "Corn Cob"

As we exit the cave

One last shot before leaving

It was already late afternoon when we got back to the hotel and we were starving! We went to a Vietnamese restaurant, a recommendation of my friend Cecile. That was the only time I found out that there's a sprawl of Vietnamese restaurants in Palawan due to the fact that a lot of Vietnamese settled in the island when the communist took over in Vietnam.

We rode a tricycle to reach the restaurant. If I'm not mistaken, we paid Php100 (Php20 each) - one way for the fare. I think it was ok since it was a bit far from the hotel. 

I got the Beef Stew with noodles paired with French Bread with Chicken - delish!!

Before heading back to the hotel, we went to Kahlui, a famous restaurant in Puerto Princesa to make our reservations because we planned to have our next dinner there. More about Kahlui restaurant on my next post: Day 2 in Palawan. Till then ^_^

The Average Juanderer Update

Hello!

I hope you have enjoyed my last post about my Singapore adventure.
I'm happy to inform you that I'll be back again to Singapore and my flight is tomorrow early morning ^_^

This time I'm with my friends and this will include a one day express trip to Kuala Lumpur so on my future posts, I might include some information regarding the food and attractions we can find there.

Plus, We will go to places that I wasn't able to go back then like Little India and Clark Quay and this time I will experience the Transformers attraction at Universal Studios Singapore and the Sentosa Light Show (We already bought our tickets! Yey!)

So I hope you'll look forward to that. Thank you and till here Uncles and Aunties ^_^