Mt. Tapyas - Coron, Palawan

Last day at Coron (Feb. 2012), I woke up early to visit Mt. Tapyas.

From your resort, walk a little until you arrive at any busy-like place and hail a tricycle. Tell the driver to take you to Mt. Tapyas (Not Mt. Tapyas Hotel).

It only takes 700+ steps. You can reach the top within 30 minutes (or less)

But the view's just average.

 

You can also explore the area. There are few pavilions where you can rest.

  For me, this one looks more beautiful.

See this Metal Cross.

Time to go down. Best time to start “climbing”: either early in the morning or just before the sun sets.

Special mention to Sun. He and his parents were so kind to me during our island hopping. They gave me food, lent me snorkel, and gave me an unsolicited assistance. This is among the pictures that he gave me as a remembrance.

A friend of mine told me that people in Coron are kind. I guess that’s true, as there’s this one tricycle driver who was so kind enough to give me a free “city” (actually it’s a town) tour, but all I asked from him was to take me to a pasalubong store. He even took me to the best pasalubong store in town.

A Small Paradise: Coron, Palawan

Feb. 201, Chinese New Year and I got a three-day vacation from work. Decided to visit Coron, Palawan and that trip was my first solo domestic tour.

Touchdown, Busuanga

 

I stayed at Sea Dive Resort. There were vans waiting outside the airport that would take you to your resort. Fare is 150 – 200 pesos.

Sea Dive offers Island Hopping activity. Since I was on a solo trip, I had to rent the entire boat for Php 1,500. It was their smallest which can accommodate four passengers. Luckily there was this Chinese family of three who wished to join me (which means I only had to pay Php 375 for that island hopping).

Kayangan Lake. This will require you to have a little trekking.

Starting point.

                                                          

 All the way up.

 

And this is what you’re gonna see once you reach the top.

Just a small cave on that same spot where you’ll be standing to see that magnificent view (above).

But it’s actually a small dead-end cave. Nothing to explore.

 
Siete Pecados, Twin Lagoon, and Barracuda Lake are among the places where the bangkero will take you. They look almost the same, but still, nature lovers will truly enjoy each place.

After this whole day activity, we all went back to the resort. Next day's target: Mt. Tapyas. http://travelhereandtherephotos.blogspot.com/2014/02/mt-tapyas-coron-palawan.html

Welcome to Mystical Cave (Antipolo)

It was weekend and I was thinking where to go. The nearest place that I haven't really explored yet was Antipolo. So I asked my cousin to accompany. He knew the place and he’s also up for a little adventure.

I like exploring caves. I was surprised to find out that Antipolo has one. They call it Mystical Cave.

Our drop off point was in Antipolo Chruch. There were tricycles that could take you to Mystical Cave. It’s better to go there while the sun is still up. The road heading to the cave seems to be a bit creepy at night (but fun if you’re with a bunch of friends).

Few steps are required before you could reach the entrance.

The living room. Or perhaps the receiving room. The ground’s sticky and muddy.

Stalactite

Stalagmite

According to the care taker, this is what they call bath tub. Water is clean; my cousin drank water from the tub.

And this is the dressing room.

Time to go out. Better bring your own mini flash light.

The cave is somewhat located on the outskirt of the city. If you don’t have a car, ask the tricycle driver to wait for you (but of course with extra charge) for at least an hour. Otherwise, be ready to take a long walk.

It seems to be an endless road. We had no idea where to go, but at least the locals there were accommodating enough to give us direction – as to where to ago and where to get a trike.