Coron

Back from Coron!

The view from the steps of Kayangan Lake. R calls this the famous Coron shot. I googled Coron and it is indeed very famous. The tiring "climb" was worth it when we saw the view. WOW. And to think the beauty didn't end there.

There's no place like Palawan. The government should preserve the islands make some kind of rule that would prevent Palawan from looking like Boracay. 20 years from now the place could be so dirty and overpopulated and the next generation would have to spend their vacations in other countries.

Anyway, here are some more photos from the trip.

"E" Island. We were lucky to visit this one. This island is owned by a famous politician. How we were able to have access to this island is beyond me. We were welcomed by the friendly caretakers and a whole pig roasting on the spit. Talk about spoiled.

Kayangan Lake. That's R making her way down the lake.

N "Waiting For Nothing!!!" They also have a "Waiting for Something!!!" shed.

The pesky jellyfish at "E" Island

Kokosnuss Resort. Finally. 3 years in the making, and I've finally stepped foot on this resort. Long story. Better late than never! Thanks to Princess Glutton for the recommendation. Want huge bathrooms but on a tight budget? Stay here! They even have their own theme song!

NEXT STOP: CALAGUAS ISLAND

Potipot

I've been dying to visit Potipot again ever since N, a few friends and I went there almost three years ago. For me, it was the most beautiful "nearby" (6 hour drive) beach I've ever seen. The perfect opportunity to return to the island came when one of my best friends, Camille, who now resides in Canada, told us that she was coming home for a visit. I immediately planned the trip with my high school friends.

Potipot back in 2007

It took us a gruesome 6 hours to get to the resort. I felt so sorry for N because he had to endure 6 hours of non stop yapping and girl talk while driving. I haven't seen Camille in 5 years!

Okay. Potipot island. Where do I start? I guess you can say I was a bit disappointed. It looked so different. It was still beautiful but not as majestic as before. There were tons of people, huts and pay bathrooms. Maybe it was just the timing... *shrug*

Potipot now. We found a secluded spot so I didn't get to take a photo of the crowd.

If it weren't for the company, I'd still be ranting about how different the beach looked. But I was just too happy. I got to be with my friends again.

We spent hours talking about high school. We reminisced about old friends, crushes, and misadventures. Oh and no trip is complete without Guesstures. I missed my high school barkada. I hate growing up.

Our little trio. Me, Camille and Anna (who looks like she's about to give birth). I'll miss this when Camille goes back to Canada. =(

I wish Camille and Anna could go to Coron with me, but that seems like a long shot because the flights are ridiculously expensive already. When I get back from Coron, I'll only have a few days left with Camille. Maybe minus 2 days because I just KNOW I'll be overtiming at work dammit. Hmmm... Wonder what else we could do... Suggestions?

Great Friends

Our blog is suddenly so busy! We hope you like our 2 new contributors "n" and "c". They will give a whole new perspective that doesn't involve online shopping for things we can't have. Haha. But seriously, we hope you enjoy this little thing we are doing because there are more people to come... "n" and "c" are just a taste.


I was just recently with 2 of those new soon to be contributors together with husbandry over the weekend. I loooovveeee, love, love their family's resort house (mansion more like it. or no... acres of land maybe). I'm so glad I have rich friends. Haha! But seriously, besides the great digs, these are great people as well. It seems that the people we will have here at soapbox were meant to be together. We haven't been "barkadas" all that long but it seems as though it was all meant to be. We cannot go through a week without seeing each other. "N's' visit to the States was as hard on us as it was for "i" and he was gone all of 10 days. I love that we all have different opinions, different tastes and different ideas. But one thing we all have in common... as "n" so nicely put it... we all enjoy life. And that's just how all of us should be.