Bulog Dos
Our 1st day in Coron was all about the little town and its local. We went to bed early to prepare ourselves in the next day itinerary.
With no expectations, we went to the port to start with our 1st Island tour. Our day consisted of going to Kayangan Lake, Banol Beach and Twin Peaks Lagoon.
On our way to Kayangan Lake, the still waters stole our breaths away. It was one of the best perfect, picturesque and beautiful creation of God that I witnessed myself. Going to the lake itself is no joke. You have to climb a hill to be able to go to the other side. And again, it was not something to complain about because the view while trekking paid off! The little island beside the lake is where the Tagbanuas live, so make sure that you do not put your trash anywhere. Save Mother Earth and respect the place! The water in the lake is brackish, mix of fresh and salt water so there's a little struggle in swimming.
On our way to Kayangan Lake, the still waters stole our breaths away. It was one of the best perfect, picturesque and beautiful creation of God that I witnessed myself. Going to the lake itself is no joke. You have to climb a hill to be able to go to the other side. And again, it was not something to complain about because the view while trekking paid off! The little island beside the lake is where the Tagbanuas live, so make sure that you do not put your trash anywhere. Save Mother Earth and respect the place! The water in the lake is brackish, mix of fresh and salt water so there's a little struggle in swimming.
Banol was our 2nd stop. Our tour guide and the captain/chef prepared our food and we had lunch there on a Nipa hut. The water in Banol Beach is very turquoise and the sand is super powdery white. It was a perfect place to rest after indulging ourselves on a hearty seafood lunch.
On to the next destination, Twin Peaks Lagoon! They called it "Twin" because it is a lagoon that is separated by 2 wall of beautiful limestones! Its like entering a Paradise without having any idea on what's inside. The boat will stop at the outer lagoon and you have to swim to the entrance wherein you can choose on how you will get inside. 1st option: Swim shallow waters and don't let your head bang the limestone. The rock is 1 inch away from your face! 2nd option: There's a man made wooden ladder going up through the lime stones. We choose the 1st and we didn't get any scratch! Woah! Just like Kayangan Lake, the water here is also brackish. The aquamarine life in this are is quite healthy and the water is deep. If you're not a good swimmer I suggest you wear a life vests going there.
xx, J
You know when they say conquer the world? My cousins and I conquer the world, WISELY. So here goes our story.
Last year Independence Day, my cousins and I bangged a PHP 1,7000 worth of two way airfare to Busuanga Coron.
A little tip, always wait for seat sales so you don't have to splurge a lot in airfare and save it for the tour itself.
No thinking twice, Coron is the place to be! We already went to El Nido (last 2014) and Puerto Princesa (last 2012) so we decided to visit the last one in the leg.
40 minutes away from Manila, a Paradise full of accommodating and happy people. We felt like it was a meant to be trip before the hussle of 2015 starts. Outside the airport, we were welcomed by a lot of cows, horses and red mountains wherever you look. The moment I stepped in the Van I already had this feeling of "This is going to be a great adventure".
No exaggeration or anything but the feeling is inevitable.
Our 1st day consists of going to Mt. Tapyas and Mt. Maquiling Hot Spring Resort. We are practical travellers so we opted in to ride a tricycle going to these places, and were just 4 people. It was definitely a bumpy ride in a rough road without even a single post of electricty to give light.
Mt. Tapyas is a mountain with 700 steep steps. You need to have that energy and food to be able to reach the top. Obviously, the handrails and pathways going up was destroyed when typhoon Yolanda hit the little town. No worries because the beauty of the nature itself doesn't need any human touch or improvement. When you reach the peak, you'll see a full view of the town. Little, rustic, and calm surrounded by crystal clear waters, a Paradise on Earth, indeed.
After the long walk to the mountain, we rode the tricycle going to Mt. Maquiling. It was a 45 minutes drive away from the city. We went there at night time so we werent able to see the view of the whole place. The hot spring gave us relaxation after enduring a hike. It was a very peaceful moment. We just lay our bodies there and stayed for like 30 minutes and decided to go back to our hotel.
On our way to Busuanga Airport
Last year Independence Day, my cousins and I bangged a PHP 1,7000 worth of two way airfare to Busuanga Coron.
A little tip, always wait for seat sales so you don't have to splurge a lot in airfare and save it for the tour itself.
No thinking twice, Coron is the place to be! We already went to El Nido (last 2014) and Puerto Princesa (last 2012) so we decided to visit the last one in the leg.
40 minutes away from Manila, a Paradise full of accommodating and happy people. We felt like it was a meant to be trip before the hussle of 2015 starts. Outside the airport, we were welcomed by a lot of cows, horses and red mountains wherever you look. The moment I stepped in the Van I already had this feeling of "This is going to be a great adventure".
No exaggeration or anything but the feeling is inevitable.
Our 1st day consists of going to Mt. Tapyas and Mt. Maquiling Hot Spring Resort. We are practical travellers so we opted in to ride a tricycle going to these places, and were just 4 people. It was definitely a bumpy ride in a rough road without even a single post of electricty to give light.
Mt. Tapyas is a mountain with 700 steep steps. You need to have that energy and food to be able to reach the top. Obviously, the handrails and pathways going up was destroyed when typhoon Yolanda hit the little town. No worries because the beauty of the nature itself doesn't need any human touch or improvement. When you reach the peak, you'll see a full view of the town. Little, rustic, and calm surrounded by crystal clear waters, a Paradise on Earth, indeed.
After the long walk to the mountain, we rode the tricycle going to Mt. Maquiling. It was a 45 minutes drive away from the city. We went there at night time so we werent able to see the view of the whole place. The hot spring gave us relaxation after enduring a hike. It was a very peaceful moment. We just lay our bodies there and stayed for like 30 minutes and decided to go back to our hotel.
Touchdown Coron!
Scene outside the airport. Aaah fresh air!
On our way to Mt. Tapyas! 6 seater tricycle!
The way is too steep we had to get down the tricycle! Ha ha
Halfway of the 742 steps going up! We can't feel our legs anymore. But look at that view!
We made it on top just right the sun is going to set. :) Beautiful!
xx, J
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