Island Hopping in Honda Bay

      Honda Bay is one of the Philippines' tourist destination in Palawan Island, also known as "The Last Frontier". It is comprised of several islets with shallow reefs bordering wonderful beaches which is the perfect place for swimming, snorkeling and diving destinations for local residents and tourist. It is a blue cool waters are scattered with islands that guarantee one of a pure-pleasure experience. From snorkeling in its clear waters to the more adventurous island hopping within its districts to simply having a picnic in the fine sand of its beach areas, Honda Bay is sure to leave a lasting impression on the visitor.

   You will enjoy the island hopping because you will see the different fishes, and precious corals under the water. We explore the two islands; Snake island, a curvaceous tongue shape like a snake and with a white sand beach noted for large and lovely shells and the Isla Pandan Resort. Before we went there, we experienced snorkelling on what they call the floating house. The corals and fishes are very lovely.

 The island hopping takes whole day, so you will experience to eat lunch in the island. You can take the lunch at the Snake Island.

   

  The last Island we explore is the Isla Pandan. Up to this island, snorkelling is so fantastic. Fishes and corals are still around.

      We enjoyed swimming and snorkelling on these islands. The adventures were exciting. It can't explain our feelings how our happiness was.

Angel Hair Pasta with Mushrooms and Ricotta Recipe

    Angel Hair Pasta with Mushrooms and Ricotta Recipe is an Italian food which is light and taste good.

Ingredients:

6 oz angel hair pasta

8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced

1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt, to taste

1/2 C vegan ricotta

1/4 C toasted croutons, crushed

1/3 C flat-leaf parsley leaves

4 Tbs olive oil, divided

Ricotta:

14 oz extra firm tofu, drained and pressed

1/3 C nutritional yeast

1/2 C to 1 C fresh basil leaves

1 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

2 Tbs lemon juice

Croutons:

2-3 slices French bread, toasted, then chopped and crushed

Cooking Procedures:

 To make ricotta: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. You’ll only need about 1/3 to 1/2 C, so either refrigerate the rest for a few days for another meal, or freeze it.

Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain. Heat 2 Tbs of the olive oil and add the mushrooms; cook until browned. Add the leeks and garlic and cook about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt. Toss the pasta with the mushroom mixture, reserved pasta sauce and remaining 2Tbs of olive oil.

Top with little dollops of the ricotta and some parsley. Enjoy!

Ugong Rock in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

      Ugong Rock is a 75-foot limestone formation in the midst of farmlands and forests growing on limestone substrate in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, a community just next to the barangay where the Underground River is. The word “ugong” stands for the reverberating sound (similar to a bell) that stalactites produce inside the cavernous structures of Ugong Rock when hit or pounded with the knuckles or the palm.

      After we went in Underground River, we decided to try and have fun to the zip line adventure of Puerto Princesa and was located at Ugong Rock. We’re nervous because most of us, it is the first time to try the zip line.

      Before we go to the top of the Ugong Rock, we have to wear the helmet and gloves because we were able to climb on that rock… or if not, you can’t take the zip line because there is no other way to go on the top. It is hard to climb but it’s fun.

   

These were the reasons why we wore helmet and gloves. Pointed rocks and climbing. 

      After of our hard climbing, at last here we go on the top... so refreshing; we breathed the fresh air. And there are persons who guided us there and gave us towel to wipe our face. So enjoy! If you surpass the adventure and if you think that you are fear to take the zip line. There is no other way to go down also is to take again all you've done when you go on top..! It's your choice!

This is it. Finally we made it. My nervous is gone when we reached the ground. We want to take another round but we're thinking the adventure we've done. I'm happy and enjoy on this adventure. I know you can make it too. Try it, for sure you will enjoy!

Underground River in Palawan

       The Subterranean River National Park was located at Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The river also called Puerto Princesa Underground River. The national park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of the island. The entrance to the Subterranean River is a short hike from the town of Sabang.

      On November 11, 2011, it was provisionally chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. 

Underground River

Sabang Beach

      You can relax and swim at Sabang Beach. There are also eating places and restaurants. From the Sabang port, you will ride a boat going to the underground river.

St. Paul Mountain

Entrance to Underground River

     

       You must register first before you can go and look around on the place. Make some arrangement on boat and life vest that will use. You will be amaze on the different form of the rocks or the formation of the cave. If you are imaginative, you will be more appreciate it. You can call it an art of the nature.

Riding a boat going to the cave

Entering the cave

Form like a fish

Form like Pegasus

Form like "Holy Family"

      There are a lots of forms of the rocks that you will see under the cave. You will think that nature is very interesting, so don't waste them and preserve it's beauty.

      According to the tourist guide, the forms of it will change every year. So let's witness the art of underground river in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

BORACAY TRIP

 Here we go to the famous white beach island in the Philippines, The Island of Boracay. 

      Boracay is a tropical island about an hour via plane from Manila in the Philippines. The town of Caticlan have 2 airports, the Kalibo Airport and Caticlan Airport. From Kalibo Airport around 2 hours going to the port, while in Caticlan Airport, around 5 mins. Then from the port, you have to travel via boat going to Boracay proper. Boracay have 5 stations, which the boat have to stop you there.

      There are a lots of activities you will be interested in that place. Activities can be a watersports like scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kite surfing, jet skiing, parasailing, cliff diving, fishing, Banana boat riding or a Glass bottom boat cruise. You can also try the zip line, KTV riding and others. 

Island hopping and Snorkeling

        

      You will enjoy the island hopping; you will be go through around the island. A different hotels and beautiful houses that you will see like the house of Manny Pacquiao, the famous boxer from Philippines. During the hopping, you can visit the crystal cove caving and experience the snorkeling which you will see the different fishes with different colors.
     

Banana Boat

KTV Riding

Parasailing

Paraw Sailing

        A great experience to discover the wonderful blue water of the beach and the white sands. It's a good feeling to swim, day and night.

     Come to Boracay and enjoy the day with your love ones...!!