Palawan Natural

Though I only stayed for 3 short nights, I like to live there when I'm dusty and grey (though I have grey hairs now, Im not yet ready to let go of the city life). Definitely, one of the places where nature still is "virgin" - at least in the nature-raped Philippines.


The food is great! Fresh seafoods, fruits and delicious dishes. I ate like a king every night. Our first destination was the Bilao at Palayok place. It got a Japanese style as you would sit on the floor and not on chairs. But the food is all Filipino, and served in a large bila-o. Assorted delicious food!


On our second night, we dined at Kinabuch. And at that night I ate for the first time crocodile meat cooked ala adobo, and mangrove-worm locally known as "tamilok" ala kilawin. Of the two exotic, I would love to be served croc meat anytime of the day, as for the worm - another check on my bucket list (things I thought I will never eat category).

Finally, the famed Ka Lui for our last night in Palawan. You have to get a reservation to be able to surely dine on this place. We were a little disappointed by their minimalistic menu, but that escabeche and sinigang sa coconut milk is something new to my taste. Their CR is so clean! They also have a gallery that depicts local painters. Overall, a great last night in Palawan.

They say that it's the journey and not the destination, however, travelling through Palawan it's definitely both!

Another UNESCO world heritage site, the Underground river is really a wonder of nature. It is just sad to note that some parts of it is vandalized, but since it is now protected we can hope for the best that it will be preserved for future generations. Once inside, you can see all these formations, the grandest is the "cathedral" where you can see religious icons formed naturaly from the drops of water.

Our second day is spent island hopping! While on the boat I can clearly see the mountains are covered with forests and not subdivisions. The sea is clear and blue. But God, there are jellyfish as big as a basketball floating around this time of the season.


Once on the island, our guide led us to snorkelling with the fishes. And they are numerous! We walked on the streches of white sand along the narrow, partially submerged part of snake island. Have a fun pictrial at Starfish island and see the reef where you can spot a giant clam and more fish!

Lastly but certainly not the least is our city tour - on the 3rd day. We toured Mitra's ranch and bought hopia and other goodies at Baker's hill. We also had the opportuity to visit the crocodile farm where I've never seen such a giant crocodile in my life and those baby crocs in the hatchery.

I left Palawan on a sunny afternoon, but its memories will have a special place in my heart and most specially in my stomach.