After Singapore, we’re now in the Philippines. We arrived in Cebu and got to our accom (it wasn’t very nice) and decided we wanted a swim in a pool. The thing is, our accom didn’t have a pool. We decided we should see if we could wander into the Shangri-La (the most expensive resort in the area) to use their pool, we got a taxi in to evade suspicion and then walked about like we owned the place. We spent hours on their waterslide and in their pool.
After one night in Cebu we flew to Puerto Princesa and, after an hour and a half drive we arrived at the Astoria Palawan, a very, very, very, nice resort with a beautiful infinity pool. We even got free access to a waterpark! We didn’t do much there apart from enjoying the water.
After three nights we caught a crowded minivan to our next accommodation in Port Barton.
Sunset Colors was a beautiful slice of paradise and lucky for us we had 7 nights there! As keen snorkelers we enjoyed our two boat trips immensely (Even though the boat broke down halfway through our trip and we had to swap boats). Whilst snorkelling we saw some pretty amazing marine life, these included lionfish, turtles, boxfish, triggerfish and some huge corals.
The food was delicious and not too expensive. We enjoyed juicy tropical fruits for breakfast (especially the pineapple, it was amazingly, perfectly, deliciously, goldenly, delicious)! For dinner we had a range of local and familiar dishes. My favourite was the spicy chicken curry and Emily’s was the chicken sandwich.
On our third day there we paddled 2 km to a pretty beach where we spent a couple of hours. My arms were tired for the next two days. On the way there the water was calm and perfect for paddling... on the way back it was the polar opposite and we barely made it.
Our next destination is in El Nido, where we will be staying in two different spots. After the first one my grandmother will be meeting us to enjoy the rest of the Philippines with us.
