Day 1
Hovered for quite some time over, I believe, Batangas. Air traffic in NAIA. Had lunch in the airport. Had a karimadon at Ministop. Brings back old memories. Second flight now bound for Palawan. Was my siblings' first time to fly, all four of them. Amused at their nonchalant reactions to the experience. Arrived at Victoria Guest House. Nice place. Homey. Had delicious dinner then went to Iwahig River for some firefly watching. 30 minutes road trip, I believe. Slept like a baby.
Hovered for quite some time over, I believe, Batangas. Air traffic in NAIA. Had lunch in the airport. Had a karimadon at Ministop. Brings back old memories. Second flight now bound for Palawan. Was my siblings' first time to fly, all four of them. Amused at their nonchalant reactions to the experience. Arrived at Victoria Guest House. Nice place. Homey. Had delicious dinner then went to Iwahig River for some firefly watching. 30 minutes road trip, I believe. Slept like a baby.
Day 2
Time to visit the famous Underground river. Stopped at a souvenir shop to buy some trinkets (for me, I simply bought a shirt). Had a buffet lunch at one of the restaurants dotting the beach line. Then off we went to the actual cave entrance. Met Claudine Roa and exchanged pleasantries. Entering the underground river in 3,2,1... Okay. Nice. Was the one who held the torch light. Had pictures taken as we went out. Then we were traveling back to Puerto Princesa. Dinner at Robinson's.
Day 3
Saturday. Studying for my finals. In the afternoon, the gang went out for the city tour. Stayed at the guest house, enjoying the wifi and studying still. Raining. In the evening, had dinner at Robinson's again and watched Taken.
Day 4
Island hopping at Honda Bay. First island, Snake Island. Overheard our guide trying to flirt with my younger sister as I appeared to be napping off in the adjacent cottage. Lunch. Second stop, floating cottage in the middle of the sea. Snorkeling in the water, observing the fish. Third stop, fish feeding. Wondered if fish there could be considered obese, what will all these tourists feeding them bread every day. Then back to Puerto Princesa to wash off and go to mass. Stopped by the public market to buy some cashew nuts. Then dinner at a posh restaurant for some chicken barbecue, only to find out that the barbecue in Davao tastes better.
Day 5
Last day in Palawan. Flight is in the afternoon. Called my teacher, pleading for a special exam. Had realized to my horror that our arrival is 8PM, not 5:15PM as earlier anticipated. Had late afternoon snack in Jollibee at NAIA. Flight for Davao. Treated to a sweat shop in an Airphil aircraft (aircraft crew wouldn't turn on the aircon until the plane was rolling). Davao finally. Home sweet home.
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