Philippines: Palawan

From Manila we flew to the island of Palawan, then another 5 hours of minivan to reach El Nido. The place reminded us of Halong Long Bay, Vietnam. Though the landscape may not be as scenic, the water here is warm enough for swimming year round. We had an island hopping trip to get a sampling. There are a lot of tourists here.

Flying out of Manila we had a view down to Intramuros and Rizal Park.


Since we arrived in Puerta Princesa, Palawan at night (1st below), we stayed at a hotel withing walking distance of the airport (2nd below).




The van ride from PP to El Nido was uneventful, and although our seats by the driver were a bit uncomfortable, the view was excellent.












The beach of the El Nido City (1st below) and the main street (2nd and 3rd below)






The tricycles (tuk-tuks) here on Palawan are wider than others we've seen around the world. Plus, hoods and grills are configured as if they were "classic" sedans. ;-)


One day we walked from Corong Corong Beach, straing from our hotel, to Las Cabañas Beach to watch the sunset, then returned to our hotel by tricycle.




















Back at Corong Corong Beach, the post sunset sky was beautiful.


Vegetarian food was hard to find at El Nido, but we did haave a tasty dinner at the Palm Inn Restaurant (Tofu with Greens (Left), Tofu Sisig (Right). We were happy to find a vegetarian version of sisig, a Filipino dish made from pork jowl and ears.


Highlights of Island Hopping Tour "C" on "The Millenium Baxter".






















Back to our hotel and another awesome sunset.