Other places
Puerto
Princesa is a really big city so,
basically, we didn’t really leave the city when we visited these other places.
However, to reach these places, I had to book a guided tour because you need
city permits to reach these destinations. (I’m
SO sorry; I forgot the name of the travel agency. It has been a year. My sister doesn’t remember
either. But, in case you might need one, you may ask your hotel for help. Or,
if you want extra adventure, go ‘agency-searching’ on the street going to the
airport. Most agencies are located there.)
Ugong Rock
The name came
from the sound the cave produces when wind passes through its walls. The rock
is about 75 feet high and ends with a zip line ride. Think: 160 ft. drop!!!
Fun!!! J
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| Ready to go spelunking |
Highlights: The
limestones are very beautiful. Aside from that, they also say a lot about the
culture and history of the Palawenos. The
guided tours are quite special because they are given by the residents of Brgy.
Tagabenit, the community responsible of taking care of the Ugong Rock itself. Listen
to your guide as he or she tells you all about the Ugong Rock and its role in
their community. (Our guide was a quiet
lady who talked about the rock and her community like they were all her children. It was heartwarming.)
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| Passing through 'Humility Point': it doesn't matter if you're rich or poor. You'd have to bow and crouch to go through. |
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| This part of the rock was said to be underwater eons ago. This explains why the walls are shaped as such. |
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| I posed in front of the heart of Ugong Rock... |
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| ...and then I conquered it. Naks! |
The view on top of the rock is breathtaking. Shout all your stress and frustrations away on the zip line!
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| I was trying to be brave but, in reality, I was really, REALLY scared of falling off the rocks. Hehehe. |
Lowlight: The roads! The city government should hasten the construction of roads to Ugong Rock. It will be good too if they improve the place where stop overs are made, too.
While listening
to our guide, I really felt that nature was alive in that place, how nature
adjusts to new circumstances and how it changes over time…just like people. It
made me realize that caves are not just rocks and soil. They have stories to
tell, too.
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| Beautiful, beautiful limestone mountain |
Palawan’s Underground River
You’d be mad if you go to PPC and not visit what seems like Palawan’s greatest contribution to the whole world. Now one of the eight wonders of the world and a UNESCO heritage, Palawan’s UR (as the locals fondly call it) is definitely more than a body of water.
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| All smiles! Yay! |
Highlights: Two words: the boatmen. Trust me; you will not appreciate UR as much as the others unless you listen to them. Serving as your tour guides, hear them out as they show you the different rock formations and tell you funny stories about their “relationship” with the river.
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| A balinsasayaw in flight |
The Nido birds, locally known as the balinsasayaw, are also something you need to watch out for. They look – and sound – very beautiful.
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| The light at the end of the tunnel (No pictures of the formations inside the UR. I don't like spoilers. :P) |
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| To reach UR, you have to pass by Sabang Beach (above). We had lunch there and the dishes served, though really simple, were absolutely sumptuous. |
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| (Above and below) some very beautiful sights to behold on the way to UR. |
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| Amazing street lamp: The panel on the right side absorbs energy to be used at night. Thus, no electricity is needed! |
Lowlights: On the way to Sabang Beach, you’ll pass by a bridge called the Hope Bridge (or maybe it was Trust Bridge) because you put your hope and trust that it won’t collapse while your vehicle crosses. Work on those roads, PPC government!
(To be continued...)
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