It was fiesta at Honda Bay when we went. But we didn't notice. Sulu Sea, unlike South China Sea, is calm. The same couples from the Underground River joined us, plus P&K, who joined us on the boad. Incidentally, P was my college coursemate. Forgot which classes we took together.
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The first stop was Pandan Island for a bit of snorkeling (masks for rent at P100). I had a hard time in my kid-sized lifevest because the styro kept moving around, but at least I didn't step on a sea urchin like three people in our party did (ouch!). After lunch, it was time for Snake Island, which has this cool curved shoreline.
It's said that there's a wolf at the far end, so beware. The snorkeling here is much better, with more diverse species of fish, a lot of them the kind you'd find on your plate. Angel fish, clown fish, parrot fish and some more of the ones you see in the market. Bring bread...to feed them, of course! The shelf suddenly becomes a sheer wall of darkness. The corals are mostly dead here and you do feel that eerie sense of being in a graveyard.
Luli Island (above) is not named for the President's daughter. It's short for lulubog, lilitaw (submerging, emerging) because of the tide.
The last stop was Starfish Island. By this time, we didn't want to go into the water anymore. Don't leave your slippers behind!
Two of the dogs limp. They fell off somewhere when they were just puppies. They are really sweet, though.
ang ganda! been to palawan (puerto to be exact) just once a couple of years ago) and it was because of work. never had the chance to go out much.this is a must-visit place.
ReplyDeletethe underground river is definitely a must-see for all pinoys. thanks for stopping by! :)
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