My Trip to Palawan

There's always a first time to everything. Yup, including this trip to Palawan.

Even before i started travelling, Palawan's always been on top of my bucket list. Maybe because i wanted to see the underground river, which happen to be the 8th wonder of the world (as of 2015). This dream trip was built with my mom, but up-to-date, i wasn't able to bring her. Thus, when the opportunity came... I had mixed emotions: 1) happy because i'll be able to go to one of my dream destination; 2) sad because i am not going with my mom; and 3) anxious because i'll be going to work, without any guarantee that i can visit the places i want to. Well, it's up to me how i'll spend it though.

The airport in Puerto Princesa is welcoming enough.

This is a glimpse of what i will be seeing here.

Since this is an official business (OB) trip, we were fetched by our service car. I was told that we will be travelling 5-6 hours from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. But our trip, is more than that because of some errands of our engineers.

Along the way, we had our lunch to a canteen with this ⬇️ view.

It is very soothing in the eyes (the beach and the greens).

We arrived at the office late, so our purpose was moved the following day. I was saddened by it because my hope of having a tour vanished. Though, working is our main purpose in going here. Thus, i just spent the afternoon, well, i really don't remember what i did (FBing, Youtube-ing, i guess?). I even attended their daily meeting and butted in. We were asked to wait for dinner because our Japanese boss will celebrate his birthday (he gave a budget for it). Our very own (driver) cooked our sumptuous meal.

Patatim, Ginisang Monggo, Sauteed Shrimp, Igado, Adobo, Sweet and Sour Fish and Fruits (pineapple and banana).

Had a groufie with the birthday boy (man)... He's in stripes. (Sorry boss, you should've always open your eyes.)

Just when we thought bad news is over we were told that the hotel we were supposed to stay for two nights cannot accommodate us so we'll have to find a new place to stay, hoping that there still available rooms knowing that it is a weekend after all.

And the winner is... (Drumroll) Bill Tourist Inn! And this ⬇️ is very welcoming!

I have to share the room (and the bed) with my boss though.

Despite the 'puyat and pagod' i slept late, and i can hear the unending rain outside the hotel room. True enough, it is still raining when i woke up.

I can see the clouds move on that montain top.

I felt a little devastated, we cannot enjoy the beach if it's raining. Well, we have to work, work, work then. But ofcourse, we ate breakfast first ⬇️.

Our choice of rice meal or bread, coffee or juice or can be both since this is a buffet.

We arrived a little late to the office, thus we started work immediately.

(werk werk werk)

We went to our project site and based on what we heard, we have to walk on a very muddy way to it. But first, visit our batching plant:

Our batching plant.

From our batching plant via road 25 - 1.3 kms.

Just showing my blue boots, and loving it.

The road we need to take.

Just snapping some photos while walking.

This is just part of the project site.

Clueless that i am, the view that i've been looking for is right here where our project site is:

I forgot that we are constructing a jetty port, so work location include sea side (with a very good view)!

Returning to the office via road 1 - 1.8kms.

Snapped photo along the way.

We had lunch at the office again.

Continuation of boss' birthday celebration? I guess so... Crabs, pork adobo, fried fish and clam shells.

After lunch, we had a quick stop at the hotel and came back to the office. In time that our PM and engineers are already available to accompany us visit a tourist spot in the area, the Nacpan Beach.

I'm not sure if i've given justice to the nature's view with my snaps of it. But it is very overwhelming!

We left while i am still in awe. 😂😊😜

I guess the trip made us hungry, me and my boss were taken to a 'turo-turo' where you'll just pick any fresh viand then they'll deliver it to our table (on the sea side) cooked the way we wanted.

The gang, este, the team - the happy team.

Grilled Tuna, liempo, calamares, shrimp.

That wrapped up my second day, and the last but not the least dinner at El Nido, Palawan. 👌

Sunday, oh Sunday... It is still gloomy outside but we need to rise up early because we will be travelling another 5 hours to get to the airport. We left at around 7-7:15am and arrived at Puerto Princesa at around 12nn. We had a quick stop at Robinson's to buy some pasalubong before we had our lunch. What i am excited all about is the food we will be served.

Grilled platter good for 4-5 pax.

Crocodile sisig - my most after sought dish.

Aside from the dishes, the restaurant has a very unique ambiance and concept.

After lunch, we had a 5min-ride to the airport. So, i guess this is it - my memorable trip to Palawan.

It may not be the trip i wanted, but it exceeded my expectation. If you'll ask me if i still want to go back... It is definitely a YES!

Until we see each other again Palawan!