From the City in the Forest we arrived at the place they call Heaven on Earth. 

Indeed it feels like paradise in here! 

For our 5th day in Palawan, we traveled for almost 6 hours including all the stops for eating from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. I booked a van a day before and they already fetch us at the hotel in the morning. Luckily we were seated in front, the best position when traveling by van full of tourist. 

Tips:

1. You can search and book a tour to El Nido and vice versa thru online. 

2. Lots of Hotels in El Nido have an airport transfer

3. Lots of tricycle driver offer you a tour (TRUSTED)

I booked at El Nido Four Seasons hotel thru Agoda that time. It comes with a free breakfast of your choice, Filipino style or American style. I finished my meal just before we start our tour. 

For our 6th day on the island, our transfer to El Nido also booked us the El Nido Tour A which consists of Small and Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon and the Commando Beach. We only have 1 full day in Palawan so we can't try other Tour like the B, C and D. 

I was in awe the whole time we set to explore the lagoons. And my breathe was really taken away when we arrived here at the small lagoon, my favorite from all we've stop. The upper photos was taken outside and inside the small lagoon. The clear water welcomes you and you'll feel like you can't get enough of this island already. 

The big lagoon just by the name is really huge! The water was darker and we were not allowed to swim. I won't take a dip in here tho cause I'm a bit scared I can't really see what is under the sea. . 

We set to find a place not too crowded to eat and luckily we found one. It's only the people in our boat in here! The water was really crystal blue! 

The crew set the tables and the dish they prepare while we enjoy the small and big lagoon, they cooked unto the boat. 

Thumbs up for the food! It didn't only filled me up but it was really delicious! 

I even got time to change swimwear! Yes guys, beyond the rock and the trees of that island. 

As we eat, we realize that we were almost all pharmacist who attended the convention in here, except for my cousin and the two couples with us. It was really a fun end enjoying trip and we got to be closer from one another. 

After lunch, we went inside the secret lagoon which I don't like the inside because it's already muddy!  But it was the funniest stop because of the way all the tourist help one another in entering and exiting the super small entrance. Good thing the outside was crystal clear, I even found a heart shape rock formation under the water as I snorkel the area. 

Then for the last stop the Commando Beach. 

Its our chance to have our picture taken with the Japanese couple with us that looks like the Korean Hallyu Star Gong Yoo of Goblin. Actually lots of tourists asked a picture with him that day. Lucky us, we belong in the same group. 

Thirst Quenchers. They have store on that island. 

They gave us time to swim at the beach and enjoy the sand Palawan offers!

This one was really for the books. Still amazed from the beauty of this place, and would definitely go back to explore more!

Time to delve into the downtown proper. So after we took a bath and fix ourselves at the hotel, we rode a tricycle and arrived in just 10 minutes. We bought ice cream and fruit shakes to keep us cool from the summer heat, we were exhausted! 

As we walked along different alleys, we found a perfect place to eat dinner. Everything was really picture perfect. 

And the day come for us to leave the island. I again chose a Filipino style for breakfast as we waited for our van transfer back to Puerto Princesa Airport. 

I really love this place as it was really relaxing, btw there is a pool at the backyard so you can just enjoy dipping and conversing with other tourists. 

Thank you so much for a heavenly experience El Nido! 

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xoxo

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After a long and tiring day for the Underground River Tour we need to head out for dinner my friends planned. Heading to McCoy's Pizza House I took a quick dip to the pool (maybe that cause my sickness) before I fix myself. I already chose an #ENNsemble to wear day by day prior our trip to Palawan. So for the 2nd day night time I wanted to wear all white. Its texture was smooth perfect for the weather. I even bring my bag for the camera. I brought 4 sneakers for this trip and chose a perfect pair. 

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Dress: @lovewearyourstyle

Shoes: Converse Jack Purcell

Bag: Anello

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The first meal I had in Puerto Princesa is this Tanigue cooked in butter with lemon, I usually don't like to eat seafoods due to its fishy taste but I approved this one. It comes with one serving of rice. 

Because we have no time and we were super tired that day we ate at the hotel's restaurant.

(Acacia Tree Garden Hotel)

I must sa that McCoy's Pizza House is a must place to eat in Puerto Princesa. Basically I'm not into pizza (yea right) but I can say that my friends enjoy this the most. Tasty and not that greasy. While I focused on the pasta, the red sauce was my favorite between the two. I'm not really fun of white sauce. The only downside was the bread, I hope they serve garlic ones to match the menu. 

I got sick the following days but sill have to attend the convention. I don't have a great appetite but my cousin ordered food for me. The tinola (chicken cooked with papaya and ginger soup) helps in making me feel better, it has a strong taste that kicks you right inside, the spiciness was just right for me. While I also have a taste of the grilled stuffed squid he ordered, its filled with onions and tomato and I love how spicy it is. 

We just had a room service for this one. 

Ps. I would like to thank the staff who bought bioflu for me. 

My trip to Puerto Princesa, Palawan is a much awaited one. I booked it on January this year for the reason that Pharmacy Natcon has a 5000 participants limit. It was also a chance for me to be with my friends after being busy with our life after board exam. Plus the mere fact that I'm always missing out our group dates. Days passed and eventually months passed, I even posted count off days until my D-day vacay. 

All of us booked early flights to sign attendance as early as possible. We want to have more time doing city tours for that day. We actually have 1 but made it 2 days free time before the days of the seminars. After having our lunch, of we go to visit the hidden gem of Palawan. 

We hired a tricycle driver for only 200php each of us. The locals were so kind and you can have a much cheaper rate depending how you talk with them. Our first destination was the Butterfly Eco-Garden and the Tribal Village. 

They houses not only butterflies as we expected but also different insects as well. Some of it was my only the first time seeing them. Especially this "Tuko" (last pic), who the keeper told us, doesn't make a single sound. We even cracked a joke that maybe because this one is an english gecko. 

The rain poured that afternoon so the keeper told us that the butterflies we're seeing were just a few among all they have. Luckily as all of us were busy capturing moments I saw this butterfly resting on this bowl of flowers. What a wonderful moment of freedom. Sadly they only have weeks of a life span. 

A chance to meet the native locals of Palawan, the Palaw'an. They still treasure and preserve their culture and having a chance to actually meet them is a one in a million moment. Philippines' tribe were getting fewer each year, as many of them adapts to the modernization. 

We then set off to visit the crocodiles of Palawan. (Didn't posts pictures of them tho). This is just me beating the heat off with my smile as we finished sight-seeing the crocodiles. 

The places houses week olds crocodile until they were ready to be released into the wild on the different part of the country. 

Picture of me and my girls as we were about to exit and go to our next tourists spot. Look at the queue of people at our back waiting for their turns to go inside. We even took this picture as for you to see the mountains at our back (sadly the picture doesn't justify its beauty).  

A bit scared but faced my fears on riding this horse without kuya the helper. Hahaha! Actually felt I'm at Tagaytay as I ride on it. While we the singles enjoy riding the lovers went to explore the ranch on feet. Sweet! 

Last destination for me was the Baker's Hill which actually looks like Korea's Everland! I really loved it here, many tourists took turns on taking their travel photos beautifully. Well, I got mine enough tho. Thanks to my friends. 

My friends head off to Palawan's baywalk as I set off to the airport to fetch my cousin who's going with me on this trip. 

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