Honda Bay Islands

Our very last day in Puerto Princesa!

And again, to avoid the hassle we opted a package tour going to the Honda Bay Islands.:) We were a bit disappointed because this time, we were joined by a family. So we don't have all the time in the world by ourselves.

Our driver and tour guide fetched us at around 7:30am, but because we had to prepare our stuff we left the house a little bit before 8pm. Sorry that they (by they I mean the other tourists) had to wait for us. No wonder they're giving us the "face".Hihi.

Then our adventure began.

We stopped by at a rental place to get some snorkeling gears and aqua shoes which we didn't bother to rent because we have our own. Then continued our journey to the port area.

The tour guide got the permit while we waited inside the lobby. This time, we don't have much energy for some photo ops so we just sat down and wait...and watch the other tourists taking a picture of themselves. Sad.

Then off we start with our island hopping.

First Island: Starfish Island

The island got its name because obviously there are many starfishes in this island. And oh! The funny thing is,  there are statues for photo ops in this island. Want to see Michael Jordan?

Told you, he's here!

The long strip of sand.:)

If you're looking for fine white sand, then this one's not for you. The sand is made up of broken pieces of shells and corals that's why it's not fine at all.

I don't know if it's the sand or what but we didn't feel like swimming that time so we just stayed inside the cottage and just had some little girl's talk while the boys went out for a swim.

Then, or boatman's assistant came to us and asked us if we want to have some artistic shots.  And this is what happened...

A few moments later, "Kuya tour guide' approached us and told us to board the boat so we can go to the next island.

Luli Island

Or short for "Lulubog-Lilitaw", because during high tide you will no longer see the island.

We spent 30 minutes here swimming and feeding fishes. And just before we leave this island, I had to make a decision!

It's whether to jump off the diving plank or not.

See: Plank Diving at Luli Island

After that daring adventure (or so I guess), we left the island to have our lunch at...

Cowrie Island

Again, this package tour includes buffet lunch.

We arrived there a little past 11am, that's why there are only a handful of people occupying the dining area. The tour guide told us that during lunch time this is mostly packed with people availing the package tour at Honda Bay Islands. It's better early than sorry!


Food at the buffet table consists of meat, veggies, seafoods and pancit plus drinks and desserts (coffee jelly & fruits).

I don't know how many times we went to the buffet table but the seafoods are so good! Especially their calamari! Yum yum!


After the feast, we continued relaxing at a nearby cottage only to find out that staying there isn't for free, so again we had to move to a nearby table.

We spent a few minutes talking and cracking jokes at each other...and planning for another out of town getaway!


But of course! For the last time we, the girls decided to enjoy the beach for a couple of minutes before we had back to the real world.:)

 

The entire trip lasted until 3:00pm then we prepared or stuff for our flight that day.


This sums up our Puerto Princesa-El Nido Trip.:)