Monthly Archives: May 2007

The Philippines 2007 Pt IV – Puerto Princesa

Yes I know I’m stringing this Philippines stuff out and milking it for all its worth but this is the final chapter………probably! After only a few hours sleep Donald, Evelyn (aka ‘the Belgians’), Nichola and myself took an adventurous three hour jeepney … Continue reading

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The Philippines 2007 Pt III – Subterranean River

Sad to say it for an area so beautiful but my interest in the islands of El Nido and its snorkelling had started to wane and I fancied seeing a new part of Palawan so at 7am I joined Donald, Evelyn … Continue reading

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The Philippines 2007 Pt II – Island Hopping In El Nido

After taking a cramped bus to Taytay the Belgians and I decided to just carry on for an extra couple of hours to our intended destination of El Nido in north-west Palawan which we did by paying the driver a handsome … Continue reading

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The Philippines 2007 Pt I – No Thriller In Manila But It Was OK!

I was a little apprehensive beforehand about whether my Philippine travel plans would be realised but in fact they were surpassed on what was a fantastic weeks holiday. Kind friendly people, lovely turquoise-green water, amazing islands, mostly great weather, beautiful women, good snorkelling and … Continue reading

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