I'll start by saying five days in El Nido is not enough. Nope, no siree Bob. There's just too many islands to explore, beaches to comb, sunsets to capture, fishes to see, coves to discover, waves to attack, hours to waste... sigh - I could ramble on but you get the idea.
When Fire Dances With Rocks - Sunset at El Nido Port
The place truly is magical and it definitely lives up to expectation.
We stayed at Lally and Abet's beachfront resort. As soon as we got there, we were greeted with warm smiles abound and a refreshing welcome drink. The room was not bad. Hot and cold shower, three twin beds (of which two are joined) and a small flat screen TV. Outside, we had our own patio which had a perfect vantage point for sunsets.
We were served breakfast and dinner at the hotel while lunch was had during the island hopping tour. Our boatmen-slash-guides were pretty good at whipping out yummy grilled marinated pork, seafood kebabs, baked potatoes, buttered beans complete with fresh fruits for dessert.
Off the top of my head, the must see spots during the tour are:
Secret beach: A small hole at the side of s seemingly solid limestone rock opens up to a small lagoon with corals and a small white sand beach.
Big Lagoon: Best lazy swimming spot. Put on the lifevest, turn over backside and float away to relaxation.
Small Lagoon: Another unique swimming spot. Look for the cave at the end of the lagoon.
Simizu Island: Best snorkeling place! Billions of fish and corals to see!
Anyway, I think I've said enough. I'll just let the photos do the talking from here on out :)
We stayed at Lally and Abet's beachfront resort. As soon as we got there, we were greeted with warm smiles abound and a refreshing welcome drink. The room was not bad. Hot and cold shower, three twin beds (of which two are joined) and a small flat screen TV. Outside, we had our own patio which had a perfect vantage point for sunsets.
We were served breakfast and dinner at the hotel while lunch was had during the island hopping tour. Our boatmen-slash-guides were pretty good at whipping out yummy grilled marinated pork, seafood kebabs, baked potatoes, buttered beans complete with fresh fruits for dessert.
Off the top of my head, the must see spots during the tour are:
Secret beach: A small hole at the side of s seemingly solid limestone rock opens up to a small lagoon with corals and a small white sand beach.
Big Lagoon: Best lazy swimming spot. Put on the lifevest, turn over backside and float away to relaxation.
Small Lagoon: Another unique swimming spot. Look for the cave at the end of the lagoon.
Simizu Island: Best snorkeling place! Billions of fish and corals to see!
Anyway, I think I've said enough. I'll just let the photos do the talking from here on out :)
Local boy fishing for what he said are tiny octopus living underneath the sand and seaweed.
Cadlao Island in the distance seen from El Nido Port
Waves crashing at Helicopter Island
Mangrove trees form a small cove at Snake Island.
Survivor Island - Where they are currently filming the TV reality series "Survivor"
Weapons of choice
Big Lagoon
Sunset during our first day in El Nido.
El Nido at dawn
Homeward bound
Entrance to the Big Lagoon
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More waves at Helicopter Island!
Lunch prepared by our boatmen/guides
Survivor Island
Fisherman heading to his boat
Village chismis session
My first attempt at a sunset shot on day 1
What you see when you look up Cudugnon cave
Cudugnon cave - This rock formation reminds me of the Masked murderer in the movie Scream
Snake Island
Snake Island
EL Nido
Hidden Beach - We were not able to get to the actual beach as the tide was too low and the boat could not go through.
Snorkeling at the Big Lagoon
Market/Town area behind the beach front
Cudugnon beach
Live entertainment at the Seaslugs Bar. Girl singing was damn awesome!
Last sunset we saw before heading back to Puerto Princesa
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