It's my 2nd time and Coron! My second chance was all about re-exploring and re-appreciating the beauty of this piece of paradise on earth.
Back in 2012, I traveled with my friends for the first time. This year, 2015, was there for a company planning/ outing and must say, even though I've been to places we visited, there were nooks and crannies I left unexplored.
Of course, Coron has 50 minor islets in the Calamian Archipelago of Northern Palawan and a few days each wouldn't be enough. I was thrilled to be back!
- Mt. Tapyas- was able to conquer the 720 steps in 2012 but this time, was able to experience the 'back door' while we waited for the sunset. The back door I'm mentioning is the hilly top at the back of the gigantic white cross. I was like, oh! If the view deck gives a panoramic shot of the city (with the houses and everything), the 'back door' was pure nature: hills, skies, greenery. It was wonderful.
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| View from below or 720 steps below hilltop level |
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| Panoramic shot from the view deck |
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| This bahay-kubo is already at the 'back door' |
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| Look at the scenery (me included) going to that nipa. This is beside the pathwalk. |
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| Apparently, the scenery is conducive for this drama. haha |
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| Can you see the view??? Thus my own drama. haha |
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| Sunset at Mt. Tapyas |
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| Time to go down |
- Malcapuya Island- first time here and if I was all praise for Banol Beach last time, Malcapuya Island gives a different kind of exhilaration. It offers a stretch of wine sand amidst the crystal clear blue waters. It was breathtaking! What's more, it's not yet developed that close to the nature, it was. There were hammocks we rested in while enjoying the view. Lunch was also superb here. The freshness of our meal complemented the serene surroundings.
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| I call this the docking area because here's where we parked our boat |
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| What greeted us! WOW! |
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| I had to take a shot, of course |
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| Serene :) |
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| Safe to swim also. You can see what you're stepping on and water's very clear |
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| Away but shallow |
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| There are fishes here near the corals! |
- Twin Lagoon- again, my first time. Wasn't able to go here last time. Going to Twin Lagoon was spectacular. Limestone cliff formations were just so awesome. As we wade through our way, our jaws dropped. Twin Lagoon though is perfect for a swim especially when in the inner lagoon. But it was so deep already that of course, that snorkeling isn't advisable.
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| On our way to the lagoon |
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| Not yet there but the limestone cliffs enveloping us were hard to resist (not to take photos of!) |
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| Outer part of the lagoon where we docked |
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| The shallow part connecting to the other lagoon |
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| Happy to be at the inner part of the lagoon, eh? |
- Kayangan Lake- as always, Kayangan Lake never fails to impress. It was stunning! Beyond compare. After quite a steep ascend, I was already anticipating the breathtaking view from atop and whoa, still an exhilarating panorama. Same goes with our descent to Kayangan Lake. Happy to note that it's still as clear though there were less fishes than I can remember. Probably because we were a big group so they went away (hope so). This time too, just enjoyed the 'unsalted' water. Last time here, explored the caves but it was fun just to swim back and forth.
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| The most photographed, and for a reason |
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| Mandatory turista shot--- bec I don't have a copy before |
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| Trail down to the freshwater lake |
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| What a beauty! Apart from us, that is |
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| Enjoying some freshwater |
Coron is still a beauty. Three years after, I'm still in awe. I pray and hope that come another 3 or more years, Coron will stay as pristine, as beautiful. I know we Filipinos can maintain this paradise. I will never run out of hopes for my beautiful country and confidently beautiful (with a heart) countrymen. :)
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| I <3 CORON! |
Some photo credits to dey, henry and blesr.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
