Saturday 15 October 2011
Coron DIY Adventure Day 2 - Part 1
Posted by clapalisoc | Saturday 15 October 2011 | Category:
Banol Beach,
Coron,
Coron Palawan,
Kayangan Lake,
Shipwreck,
Site Pecados,
Skeleton Wreck
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1) Siete Picados
2) Kayangan Lake
3) Barracuda Lake
4) Twin Lagoon
5) CYC Island
6) Banol Beach
7) Skeleton Wreck
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| Early in the morning - not so sunshiny |
- Tilapia (2pcs): 105php
- Liempo (more than 1/2 kilo) : 100php
- tomatoes + onions + calamnsi : 26php
- rice (1 kilo): 42php
- charcoal (1 pack): 20php
- drinks (2 500ml Sprite + 1 Coke in can + 2 bottles of Sparkle + 5 pieces of ice): 112php
- bread for fish feeding :25php
Everything was set, so we hopped onto the boat and cruised!
Destination # 1: Siete Pecados - entrance fee = 100php/person
Siete Pecados means seven islands. As we reached the location, we were indeed greeted by islands sitting side by side, surrounding the snorkeling site. The water was clear and the marine life was rich! You'll see fish of different sizes and colors. We had bread ready and so we fed the fish and enjoyed the scenery underwater.
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| Site Pecados |
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| Fish feeding |
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| huwow! |
Destination # 2: Kayangan Lake - entrance fee = 200php/person
Kayangan Lake has the most number of pictures online when you go search for Coron. The view from the top of the mountain, looking down at the lake was just marvelous! (Indeed, since it'll take your breath away...just to get up there!) When we were entering the view site, I can't help but notice the lucid water with a light bluish green tint. In order for you to see the beauty of the lake, you have to do some hiking. It was surely demanding since you have to climb up and then down to reach the snorkeling site. But you have to exert effort to appreciate the beauty that will always be worth the while. Here, sea water meets fresh water. I can say that fresh water dominates the lake because when you swim, you won't feel any sting in your eyes. Marine life is stale here but you'll be amazed with the underwater rock formations. We stayed here for about more than hour! Also, when you do your pit stop in the "famous" site for picture taking, you will notice a very dark cave. According to our tour guide, no one is allowed to enter since there is no track and no lighting inside.
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| Entering the cove |
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| Where the boats are parked :D |
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| Welcome to Kayangan Lake! |
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| Start of the climb! |
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| Damp dark cave :D |
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| The "FAMOUS" shot |
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| the LAKE |
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| Enjoying nature! |
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| Some fishie fishie |
Destination # 3: Banol Beach - entrance fee = 100php/person
Banol Beach was where we had our lunch. While approaching the beach, you'll notice that the water is so clear and the sand so pallid! It somehow reminded me of Boracay! The only catch was that the beach area was very small. Actually, come to think of it, there really was no stretch of a beach around the loop of the Coron Islands. But anyway, the sand was not as fine as Boracay's, though the rock formations were incredbile! There were a couple of huts here where you can have your lunch, by the beach. I fell in love with this beach and stayed here for a lifetime (over an hour but felt wantonly forever) -- enjoyed the sand, the water and the overall panorama.
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| Just arrived - Banol Beach |
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| Enjoying the sun and the sand! |
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| Gotta love that water! |
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| Banol Beach - captured! |
Destination # 4: Skeleton/Ship Wreck - entrance fee = 100php/person
In this site, you'll see a Japanese ship that was claimed by the sea. It's not really the whole thing anymore, it's just the frame of the ship that will be apparent. Aside from this, you'll also see a lot of fish, rich coral life and tons of sea urchin! There is also a very small beach area here. We stayed around 30mins and headed onto our next destination.
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| Shipwreck location |
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| Can you see the little beach area? |
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