One Valenzuela bound to Palawan: Day 2 at Honda Bay

Everyone was so giddy and excited to go swimming and snorkeling today. One Valenzuela's group first had their complimentary breakfast at Balay Inato. The breakfast look unappealing when One Valenzuela saw it at a website but after eating the whole meal, she felt so full and ready to conquer the day.

Balay Inato's longsilog

Little One Valenzuela's Mahi-mahi

Again, they were picked up by Kuya Bodjie and the van. It took them 30 minutes to reach the Honda Bay docks. They rode a bigger boat now and again wore life vests. They are going to visit three spots: Pambato Reef, Pandan Island, and Cowrie Island.

Yey, Tita Neneng! We are off to an adventure on Day 2.

Pambato Reef

One Valenzuela's group saw several giant clams and various kinds of corals. The boatmen also doubled as their guide underwater. The boatmen shared with them facts about marine life.

Pambato Reef

Tita Merdel getting ready to snorkel.

Tito Nonoth on the go.

Pandan Island

One thing that One Valenzuela will never forget here are the numerous fishes that they saw underwater. Marami talaga! One Valenzuela bought a couple of Skyflakes biscuit packs and they fed the fishes there. The boatman also guided them to an area where they can find clown fishes. He also showed them some poisonous corals and a spider starfish. Since One Valenzuela does not own a waterproof camera, she has to be content with beach photos (Note AGAIN to self: Start saving for a waterproof, shockproof, freeze proof camera).

Just buy packs of biscuits and
you are good to go fish feeding

Aya and Patrick Star: the people at the island reminds us always that after taking pictures,
we should put the starfishes back in the water.

I love you too, sistah!

Little One Valenzuela loves the water!

See the sand, Ma? Like sugar!

One Valenzuela's group also had grilled lunch on this island. Just imagining the food table again makes her drool.

Taob ang pinggan: grilled porkchop and fish, fresh lato seaweed, steamed lady fingers, squid,
fresh cucumber-tomato salad and rice.

Peddled by locals: fresh Nangaranga(?)
for Php200/ tray.

Steamed Nangaranga(?)

Take note that there are no trashcans in this island. You have to take your trash with you back to the mainland.

Cowrie Island

Named after the cowrie shell, the said seashells at the island are already very rare. You will see a massage area, bar, several tables and chairs here on this island. Trees give shade to island visitors. At around 4 p.m., the group took a bath to wash off the saltwater and sand before heading back to the port.

Cowrie Island: You won't miss it because of this signage

Trees serve as shade near the beach of Cowrie Island

Cowrie Island Bar and Restaurant

What you can buy at the Cowrie Island Bar and Restaurant

Cowrie Island amenities and perks

The gang went back to Balay Inato, satisfied with their day. Rebecca Arbolado of Marianne Home Inn came over and One Valenzuela settled their payment with her. Ms. Becca gave us Wild Honey as a souvenir to take home from our Palawan trip.

Pawi, the pawikan and some Wild Honey to take home

Together, the group ate dinner at one of Balay Inato's huts. They kept on discussing the highlights of their day. Tomorrow is their last day and they will be on a City Tour. 

For the details of this trip (tips, contact numbers,etc.) and One Valenzuela's appreciation box, go to Day 3.