Underground River at Puerto Princesa Palawan

Years ago, I am so lucky to reach the one of the distinguished protected areas in the Philippines, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. I described my trip that time as unplanned, unexpected but full of excitement since it was my first time to step on the land of Palawan.  I was with my friends, Mayen and Celay, who persuaded me to go with them on their trip to Palawan. Thanks to them because it was one of the nice trips I had.

From the city to Underground River, we traveled more than 2 hours to reach Sabang, a place where the Underground River is located. We rented a van during that time that cost as more but it’s worth it, so no regrets.  Nowadays, lots of tourists choose tour packages available from local tour companies. And there are travelers who choose to commute like backpackers and others who wish to stay at Sabang overnight.  Be reminded that in order to go to the Underground River, you must first secure a PERMIT at least one day before your trip at the Underground River Booking Office (earlier the better coz getting the permit as early as possible is indispensable to ensure that you can be scheduled to go inside the cave at the earliest possible time kasi marami marami ding mga visitors na nagpupunta doon. Pagdating nyo sa sabang port, hihingin sa inyo yong permit. You will also pay for the boat who will take you to the Underground River entrance.

 Preparing to enter Underground River...

 Ready to go...I was excited and I was very curious what's inside the cave and what made it different from other caves in the Philippines.

I saw this one of the amazing stalactite formations inside the cave. There are several stalactite and stalagmite formations as you go along inside the Underground River. Like this one in the picture, the stalagmite formation looked like Jesus Christ's image.I thank the Lord for that priceless experience.

 The Underground River is the longest navigable Underground River in the world.  It is included as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It is one of the places you must visit in Puerto Princesa. It is said that you haven’t really gone to Puerto Princesa if you did not go the Underground River.

Camiguin_KATIBAWASAN FALLS

Katibawasan Falls is located 5 kilometers southeast of Mambajao.  It is about 250 feet which cascades 70 meters into a rock pool surrounded by trees. It is ideal for swimming during hot days/summer because of the coolness of the water. Picnic tables, seats and cookout facilities are available. The entrance fee is only P20.00. You can reach there through motorcycles and multicabs.

Camiguin_WHITE ISLAND

White Island is just 2kms off the coast of Agoho, Mambajao.  It is Camiguin’s popular sand bar ideal for snorkelling, swimming and sun bathing.  But before you reach there you still need to hire a boat to bring you to the white island and they will wait for you until you’re done. We paid P460 for the boat but you can minimize expenses if you are in group. They have life vests and snorkelling gears for rent that costs P50.00 each. If you like to go there, you must be there early in the morning para di pa masyadong mainit at ma enjoy nyo ang place na di kayo masyadong  napapaso sa init. 

From White Island, you can see the only active volcano in Camiguin, the Mount Hibok Hibok.

We rented this boat which is good for 6 persons but unfortunately wala kaming kasabay on that time kaya mas mahal siya compared kung may kasama.

So happy to see White Island, for the past few years, it is only my dream to reach the place and thank God I fulfilled one my dreams....Sa wakas narating ko na rin at hindi na palaging pictures yong tinitingnan ko..

Camiguin Island_How to get there if you're from Bohol??

From Jagna, Bohol, take a fastcraft (OJEAN JET) that travels daily departing at 1:30 in the afternoon. You must be there at the port 30 minutes before the time of departure to avoid being left. Ocean Jet at present is the only fastcraft traveling for Camiguin. Its route is actually bound for Cagayan via Camiguin (Benoni Port). Benoni Port is 17 kilometers away from Mambajao, Camiguin, the central part of the island. The travel takes more than 2 hours.

Tip: Ticket fare is cheaper if you bought it before the day of departure. It costs P600.00. But if you buy the ticket on the day of your departure it costs P900.00.

STO. NINO COLD SPRING_Catarman, Camiguin

Sto. Nino Cold Spring as you can see has a pool measuring 25 meters by 40 meters and is 2 meters deep. It is located in Catarman, Camiguin. It is one of the tourists’ attractions in Camiguin, Island. The area has restaurants, cottages and cooking facilities. The entrance fee costs only P30.00. And if you're going to rent a cottage it only costs 50 pesos. 

Sto. Nino Cold Spring

 

I believe in you by Celine Dion and Il Divo

 I really love this song. It's very relaxing. It reminds me also of my friend Lira, who also loved this. I play this song over and over and over again and I love it even more. Every time I hear this I imagine myself walking in the isle on a wedding event. Funny but I really do.  Sometimes, it made me cry and i felt like I'm floating.  Music really plays an important role in our life. There's a song that makes us cry, laugh, inspire etc.. Most of the songs are composed or were made out of different stories of life. Without it, I can't imagine what life would be like.

I am not a singer but I really love music. I like the songs but the songs doesn't like me. I have the voice but it's not the voice the singers have. I only have the courage to sing all the songs that I love with my whole heart.