The Underground River in The Philippines – A new natural question Of The world

We ended up costs 14 marvelous days in El Nido as well as didn’t see a decrease of rain. The weather condition was spectacular, the sunsets extraordinary, the diving as well as snorkelling exceptional, as well as the regional rum was delicious! It was a ideal bit town. There wasn’t as well much development, it wasn’t overrun with tourists, the locals were friendly as well as it had just sufficient traveller comforts to keep us happy.

Although we didn’t stay in any type of of the Palawan resorts, we liked our bit cottage on El Nido. We spent our last couple of days swimming at a few of the very best Philippines beaches, wandering around town, enjoying coffee as well as meals on our patio as well as relaxing. We had some huge travel days ahead of us as well as we certainly needed to rest up.

having breakfast on the patio at Cliffside Cottages

One of the numerous gorgeous sunsets over El Nido Beach

From El Nido, we took a minivan to the funding city of Puerto Princesa. We had been there before when we very first got to Palawan Island as well as we once again stayed at the Dallas Inn.  We had someday in the city before flying out to Kuala Lumpur.  We had yet to see the most just recently named natural question Of The World, the underground river & caves of Palawan.  because we had someday to spare, we chose seeing this sight was the very best idea.

We made our method to the company selling the permits as well as were a bit bit disheartened to see a indication on the door stating “full up until may 15, 2012”.  only 600 people a day are permitted to go into this natural question as well as obviously we wouldn’t be one of them.  however we didn’t provide up so easily; we went into the office as well as after a few puppy canine looks, a few “but we came all the method from Canada to see it” lines as well as the giggling women behind the desk provided us a break as well as added us to the list.  602 were enabled in that day.

The next morning at 6:30 we were up as well as having our fried egg breakfast before being chosen up for our trip to Sabang town to see the question Of The World.  We had quite high expectations heading into this tour.  We’ve seen some amazing caves in our day i.e. Jeita Grotto in Lebanon as well as Bora Cave in India.  However, because it’s now a Wonder, we figured it ought to be quite good.  as well as it was.  It’s one of the world’s longest underground rivers, water runs with the entire cave implying that we were going with it by boat.

the entrance to the Underground River System

the bangka trip to the entrance to the Underground River
The cave is 8kms in length, however tourists are only enabled to see the very first 1.5kms.  The stalagmites as well as stalactites reaching from the ceiling to the floor as well as floor to ceiling were massive.  There were bats screeching as well as flying around, clearly irritated that we had disturbed their sleep.

one of the numerous bats inside the cave

Apart from a flashlight that the boatman had, it was pitch black in there.  It’s regrettable that groups are only enabled to go in the very first 1.5 kms, however they are trying to protect the cave system.  After seeing formations appearing like Jesus, a candle with dripping wax as well as mushrooms, we made our method back to the light at the entrance of the tunnel.  What set it aside from others that we’ve seen is the truth that there’s water inside as well as you can travel by boat for a extremely long time.  However, if we were to compare the formations keeping that of the cave in Lebanon, it doesn’t compare whatsoever.  In my opinion, it was truly neat, however not question worthy.  possibly the other 6.5kms of the cave are what set it aside from other cavern systems, however the 1.5 kms that the tourists see certainly doesn’t compare to the likes of Jeita Grotto as well as Bora Caves.

We likewise chose to hop on one more boat as well as go with a natural mangrove. It was barely off the primary road however after 3 minutes of being in the boat, we felt totally isolated in a wild, overgrown forest.

the mangrove forest

The noise of cars as well as the odor of the city provided method to the seems of animals as well as the odor of fresh, jungle air as well as the humidity skyrocketed.  Our boatman found a couple of snakes as well as a big beehive as well as explained about the ecosystem that sustains this huge forest.  Unfortunately, the huge python that frequents the branches close to the river was frightened off by the heavy rains from the night before.

banded snake along the banks of the mangrove

We made our method back to Puerto Princesa as well as had a tasty Vietnamese noodle soup before making our method to the little airport.  We were on an evening flight to the city of Clark, just outside of Manila.  This city is understood for its prostitution & general sleaziness, however that’s where a great deal of the budget plan flights leave from.  We discovered a great hotel as well as went to sleep.  We were off to the flight terminal once again in the morning to take a 4.5 hour flight to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.  Our carbon footprint hasn’t been the biggest lately, however it’s the very best method to get around the Philippines (prices are similar to the bus) as well as in purchase to really get to the archipelago, flying is essential.

Flying out from Clark to Kuala Lumpur

Out of our 5 weeks in the Philippines, 2 of those were spent wanting the torrential rains would stop.  However, the other 3 weeks were perfect.  We made some new friends, ate some tasty food, rode on a few of the most fascinating transfer yet, saw a few of the very best sunsets ever as well as went to some exceptional islands.  There’s so much much more to see here.  We’ll certainly have to come back to this fascinating as well as diverse location one day…hopefully soon!.

boarding the flight to Kuala Lumpur

massive beehive

our boatman for the trip with the mangroves

delicious lunch on the river trip – fresh tuna, pork, chicken, salad as well as rice

us at the Underground River

a screen lizard near the entrance to the cave

a monkey near the cave entrance

The entrance, awesome rock formations

haha, we’re prepared to go!
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We ended up costs 14 marvelous days in El Nido as well as didn’t see a decrease of rain. The weather condition was spectacular, the sunsets extraordinary, the diving as well as snorkelling exceptional, as well as the regional rum was delicious! It was a ideal bit town. There wasn’t as well much development, it wasn’t overrun with tourists, the locals were friendly as well as it had just sufficient traveller comforts to keep us happy.

Although we didn’t stay in any type of of the Palawan resorts, we liked our bit cottage on El Nido. We spent our last couple of days swimming at a few of the very best Philippines beaches, wandering around town, enjoying coffee as well as meals on our patio as well as relaxing. We had some huge travel days ahead of us as well as we certainly needed to rest up.

having breakfast on the patio at Cliffside Cottages

One of the numerous gorgeous sunsets over El Nido Beach

From El Nido, we took a minivan to the funding city of Puerto Princesa. We had been there before when we very first got to Palawan Island as well as we once again stayed at the Dallas Inn.  We had someday in the city before flying out to Kuala Lumpur.  We had yet to see the most just recently named natural question Of The World, the underground river & caves of Palawan.  because we had someday to spare, we chose seeing this sight was the very best idea.

We made our method to the company selling the permits as well as were a bit bit disheartened to see a indication on the door stating “full up until may 15, 2012”.  only 600 people a day are permitted to go into this natural question as well as obviously we wouldn’t be one of them.  however we didn’t provide up so easily; we went into the office as well as after a few puppy canine looks, a few “but we came all the method from Canada to see it” lines as well as the giggling women behind the desk provided us a break as well as added us to the list.  602 were enabled in that day.

The next morning at 6:30 we were up as well as having our fried egg breakfast before being chosen up for our trip to Sabang town to see the question Of The World.  We had quite high expectations heading into this tour.  We’ve seen some amazing caves in our day i.e. Jeita Grotto in Lebanon as well as Bora Cave in India.  However, because it’s now a Wonder, we figured it ought to be quite good.  as well as it was.  It’s one of the world’s longest underground rivers, water runs with the entire cave implying that we were going with it by boat.

the entrance to the Underground River System

the bangka trip to the entrance to the Underground River
The cave is 8kms in length, however tourists are only enabled to see the very first 1.5kms.  The stalagmites as well as stalactites reaching from the ceiling to the floor as well as floor to ceiling were massive.  There were bats screeching as well as flying around, clearly irritated that we had disturbed their sleep.

one of the numerous bats inside the cave

Apart from a flashlight that the boatman had, it was pitch black in there.  It’s regrettable that groups are only enabled to go in the very first 1.5 kms, however they are trying to protect the cave system.  After seeing formations appearing like Jesus, a candle with dripping wax as well as mushrooms, we made our method back to the light at the entrance of the tunnel.  What set it aside from others that we’ve seen is the truth that there’s water inside as well as you can travel by boat for a extremely long time.  However, if we were to compare the formations keeping that of the cave in Lebanon, it doesn’t compare whatsoever.  In my opinion, it was truly neat, however not question worthy.  possibly the other 6.5kms of the cave are what set it aside from other cavern systems, however the 1.5 kms that the tourists see certainly doesn’t compare to the likes of Jeita Grotto as well as Bora Caves.

We likewise chose to hop on one more boat as well as go with a natural mangrove. It was barely off the primary road however after 3 minutes of being in the boat, we felt totally isolated in a wild, overgrown forest.

the mangrove forest

The noise of cars as well as the odor of the city provided method to the seems of animals as well as the odor of fresh, jungle air as well as the humidity skyrocketed.  Our boatman found a couple of snakes as well as a big beehive as well as explained about the ecosystem that sustains this huge forest.  Unfortunately, the huge python that frequents the branches close to the river was frightened off by the heavy rains from the night before.

banded snake along the banks of the mangrove

We made our method back to Puerto Princesa as well as had a tasty Vietnamese noodle soup before making our method to the little airport.  We were on an evening flight to the city of Clark, just outside of Manila.  This city is understood for its prostitution & general sleaziness, however that’s where a great deal of the budget plan flights leave from.  We discovered a great hotel as well as went to sleep.  We were off to the flight terminal once again in the morning to take a 4.5 hour flight to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.  Our carbon footprint hasn’t been the biggest lately, however it’s the very best method to get around the Philippines (prices are similar to the bus) as well as in purchase to really get to the archipelago, flying is essential.

Flying out from Clark to Kuala Lumpur

Out of our 5 weeks in the Philippines, 2 of those were spent wanting the torrential rains would stop.  However, the other 3 weeks were perfect.  We made some new friends, ate some tasty food, rode on a few of the most fascinating transfer yet, saw a few of the very best sunsets ever as well as went to some exceptional islands.  There’s so much much more to see here.  We’ll certainly have to come back to this fascinating as well as diverse location one day…hopefully soon!.

boarding the flight to Kuala Lumpur

massive beehive

our boatman for the trip with the mangroves

delicious lunch on the river trip – fresh tuna, pork, chicken, salad as well as rice

us at the Underground River

a screen lizard near the entrance to the cave

a monkey near the cave entrance

The entrance, awesome rock formations

haha, we’re prepared to go!
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