Showing posts with label governor's island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label governor's island. Show all posts
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Rocky
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No man is an island
As I look upon the bright emerald green waters, I couldn’t help but reflect upon the very good friends that came along with me in my trip. It’s not where you go that makes the trip fun but it’s who you’re with that makes it fun. The Hundred Islands is very good place for bonding with your friends and loved ones. Whether you’re gathered around a bonfire telling stories or swimming along the white sandy beach, it is in those moments that we forgot about our troubles and thank God for surrounding you with other islands, indeed no man is an island.
A Helping Hand
The local residents of Alaminos highly rely on tourism as a form of earning a living, from the tricycle drivers to the souvenir vendors and the island guides/boat operators. The locals are very friendly, they speak Tagalog, Ilocano, Pangasinense and English. When in need of assistance don’t hesitate to ask for help. Our very helpful and patient guide Mang Roger together with his little son was very nice to us and told us all sorts of stories. He definitely knew the history of the islands, he knew the best spots for food and he was able to convince the Kayak renters to give us a discount. Traveling around the islands all day may seem hard to Mang Roger but I could see in his eyes that his profession was also his passion.
Sands of time
Unlike some beaches who use artificial sand or sand taken from another beach, the sands in the Hundred Islands are 100% natural. Not all the sands are the same though, some are very refined and when you walk on them you quickly sink while some are very compressed making it perfect for frolicking. The sands, not to mention the whole islands, are very clean thanks to the locals who take care of it. When I placed my foot upon the white grainy sands decorated with colorful seashells, I quickly felt the tingles in my toes that made me crinkle my nose. I found myself relaxing in the warmth of the sand, standing in the water clear with the tender breeze upon my face and the sun shining on my shoulder as each passing moment seems to last forever.
As I look upon the bright emerald green waters, I couldn’t help but reflect upon the very good friends that came along with me in my trip. It’s not where you go that makes the trip fun but it’s who you’re with that makes it fun. The Hundred Islands is very good place for bonding with your friends and loved ones. Whether you’re gathered around a bonfire telling stories or swimming along the white sandy beach, it is in those moments that we forgot about our troubles and thank God for surrounding you with other islands, indeed no man is an island.
A Helping Hand
The local residents of Alaminos highly rely on tourism as a form of earning a living, from the tricycle drivers to the souvenir vendors and the island guides/boat operators. The locals are very friendly, they speak Tagalog, Ilocano, Pangasinense and English. When in need of assistance don’t hesitate to ask for help. Our very helpful and patient guide Mang Roger together with his little son was very nice to us and told us all sorts of stories. He definitely knew the history of the islands, he knew the best spots for food and he was able to convince the Kayak renters to give us a discount. Traveling around the islands all day may seem hard to Mang Roger but I could see in his eyes that his profession was also his passion. 
Sands of time
Unlike some beaches who use artificial sand or sand taken from another beach, the sands in the Hundred Islands are 100% natural. Not all the sands are the same though, some are very refined and when you walk on them you quickly sink while some are very compressed making it perfect for frolicking. The sands, not to mention the whole islands, are very clean thanks to the locals who take care of it. When I placed my foot upon the white grainy sands decorated with colorful seashells, I quickly felt the tingles in my toes that made me crinkle my nose. I found myself relaxing in the warmth of the sand, standing in the water clear with the tender breeze upon my face and the sun shining on my shoulder as each passing moment seems to last forever.
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Meril Arenas
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We didn't expect our swimming/island hopping/snorkeling adventure to have gone as far as to have some trekking added into it too.
First Stop: The Walk to the Boat
Well this walk couldn't be considered as trekking per se but no doubt about it, this is no small feat. We had to use our (sorry for the term) Ninjustu to just climb the boat. With the sharp rocks beneath our feet, we treaded the treacherous waves controlling the boat. In more simple terms be very careful when climbing your boat, beneath you are rocks and a single step could cause a disaster. I think enough has been said about that, and moving on we continued only to find more difficult tasks.
Second Stop: Cave Walk
First Stop: The Walk to the Boat
Second Stop: Cave Walk
As soon as we arrived at the Governor's island, which by the way is the first Island you'll be landing on and where you'll also pay the Php 20.00 Hundred Island Park fee, we walked inside the caves which is somewhat not for the faint-hearted like me. That is why I was the one taking these pictures.
Third Stop: Unforgiving Slopes and Steppes
Heed my advice and don't underestimate this climb. When you're gonna climb the Governor's Island be sure to hold on to the ropes and watch your steps because some of them are really slippery.
Did I mention the angle of the slope here? No, then good. Experience it yourself, promise it's a drag.
But whatever the hardships we've encountered, we all forgot them the moment we reached the top and saw the wonderful view of most of the hundred islands. At the top, you could take pictures and here are some of ours...
Third Stop: Unforgiving Slopes and Steppes
Heed my advice and don't underestimate this climb. When you're gonna climb the Governor's Island be sure to hold on to the ropes and watch your steps because some of them are really slippery.Did I mention the angle of the slope here? No, then good. Experience it yourself, promise it's a drag.
But whatever the hardships we've encountered, we all forgot them the moment we reached the top and saw the wonderful view of most of the hundred islands. At the top, you could take pictures and here are some of ours...
