Monthly Archives: June 2012

El Nido… Here I Come

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

But first, let me talk about Puerto Princesa.  Not exactly the paradise Palawan promises to be, it is however the gateway to the promise.   The capital of Palawan is the jump off point to many beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, stunning … Continue reading →

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Random Travel Snaps: Spotted Eagle Ray

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

Photo courtesy of R.Rellosa Somewhere near Blue Corner off the waters of Palau, a creature gracefully glided its way towards us.  It was my first encounter with rays and it was intoxicating.  Stupefied, I watched its flat disk-shape body with … Continue reading →

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Spelunking

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Many, many years ago, 1994 I think it was, we made a day trip to Sagada from Banaue.  We found ourselves a guide and he suggested that we do the caves.  That was 18 years ago, I was not the … Continue reading →

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Random Travel Snaps: Threatened Heirlooms

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Upland palay (unhusked rice grains) left on the road to dry –  somewhere between Kiangan and Banaue, Mt. Province. Kalinga Unoy Sun Dried Rice – Red heirloom rice from the terraced fields of the Philippines. Kalinga Unoy is a rusty-red, speckled … Continue reading →

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