[TRAVEL - DAY 2] PALAWAN: Good morning El Nido; start of beach-bumming escapade!
With the ring of the alarm clock, its GOOD MORNING EL NIDO! Call time is 9AM. We had breakfast before that. behind our room was towering limestone formations.
While waiting for the others for breakfast, I noticed some baskets and containers near the dining area full of cashews. As Palawan is famous for its export-quality cashew nuts, the owner is also preparing the nuts to be sold. The tedious process of lightly roasting the nuts, pealing and brushing each piece, and making sure that the cashews remained whole throughout the process. A kilo of whole cashews amounts to thousand pesos.
While waiting for our guide, here's Lualhati cottages by day:
The guide arrived in the Lualhati cottages to pick us up. Off we go to the El Nido beach to hop on our boat for Tour A for today.
Big Lagoon - has always been the famous back-drop of any El Nido trip the hue of the turquoise waters compliment the sturdy limestone formations.
Simizu beach (Lunch time)
Snorkeling at Simizu snorkeling site (credits to Jian for the underwater shots)
7 Commando beach - last stop of Tour A. swim all-you-can, sun-bathe, enjoy the sunset... happy days!
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| behind our room |
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| breakfast : Danggit-silog |
While waiting for the others for breakfast, I noticed some baskets and containers near the dining area full of cashews. As Palawan is famous for its export-quality cashew nuts, the owner is also preparing the nuts to be sold. The tedious process of lightly roasting the nuts, pealing and brushing each piece, and making sure that the cashews remained whole throughout the process. A kilo of whole cashews amounts to thousand pesos.
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| credits to Mari:our home for the next 3 days |
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| credits to Mari |
The guide arrived in the Lualhati cottages to pick us up. Off we go to the El Nido beach to hop on our boat for Tour A for today.
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| credits to Mari: entering El Nido downtown |
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| a peek into El Nido beach |
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| credits to Dane: we are doing Tour A with Mr.&Mrs. Balingit and Arvin&Laarni |
TOUR A (1,200/person - inclusive of lunch)
Small Lagoon - the boats dock far from the opening of the lagoon hence we swam towards the lagoon. If you have extra 900 pesos you can rent a kayak for two persons and paddle your way exploring the lagoon.
Big Lagoon - has always been the famous back-drop of any El Nido trip the hue of the turquoise waters compliment the sturdy limestone formations.
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| credits to Jian |
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| Mari happy as ever |
Simizu beach (Lunch time)
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| Tour guide doubles as a caterer! |
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| credits to Jian |
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| Panoramic shot of Simizu beach |
Snorkeling at Simizu snorkeling site (credits to Jian for the underwater shots)
7 Commando beach - last stop of Tour A. swim all-you-can, sun-bathe, enjoy the sunset... happy days!
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| foreigners flocked in the calm beach of 7 Commando |
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| bar by the beach for cocktails and beers |
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