“I’ve heard
countless of times from friends about the beautiful islands here in the
Philippines, and the “trending” destination is Palawan, particularly Coron.
Hearing them rave about this so-called “paradise on earth” certainly piqued my
interest, especially after knowing that this strip of island is one amongst a
handful of undiscovered gems of our country. Alas, one blessed day, I got an
invite from a dear friend to join him in the promo fare to Coron. And
considering all the inclusions, this deal is indeed a steal! So without
hesitation, I gave him my big and excited “YES!!”
Seeing the
Palawan coast from the plane window, I knew right then that this trip is going
to be my most unforgettable one, in a very pleasant way. Even before touchdown
at Busuanga Airport, I couldn’t help but click away with my camera in order to
capture the magnificent view from above!
A van was
waiting at the airport to take us to Dive Link, our home in Palawan for three
days. Check-in was a breeze, food was great, and the swimming pool was clean –
enough leisure and comfort to keep us inside a rainy day. Plus, kudos to Dive
Link’s friendly and efficient staff and crew!
True enough,
there is so much to discover in Coron that it’s difficult to fit the entire
trip in just three days! But even with only a couple of days at hand, there was
no room for dull moments, as each day was arranged overflowing with sights and
activities! We were able to climb and feel the serenity atop Mt. Tapias, relax
afterwards in the Maquinit Spring, shop for trinkets and goodies at the local
stores, and the highlight of the tour – island hopping! True enough, my friends
weren’t exaggerating when they said that Palawan is worth the trip. No other
words can best describe Palawan but beautiful. The glorious skies, the pristine
waters, the intricate arrangement of coral reefs, the kaleidoscopic schools of
fish – anything and everything I saw in Coron heightened my awe and reverence
for our Creator.
On that note, let me take this
opportunity to give a huge shout-out to Terry of Shore 2 Shore for arranging
this trip for us! Thank you for being very kind and accommodating to our
requests. It was indeed a well-crafted and hassle-free trip. There will surely
be a next time!”
Contributed by Cecil Aganda, Coron 2011 and 2012
