My last day in El Nido Palawan ended with visiting the lagoons – Island Hopping Tour A. It comprises of the following:
- Shimizu Island
- Big Lagoon
- Small Lagoon
- Secret Lagoon
- Seven Commando Beach
We had a private tour because we availed Tour A the last minute. The agency only expected for tour C that day so they only arranged our boat the last minute. With one guide – Batman – and a boatman, we sailed.
First stop is the secret-no-more Secret Lagoon. Inside this lagoon is a knee-deep water and tall cliffs. One has to pass through a small hole to enter this place.
See the crocodile? Look at the rocks.
Outside this is a small white beach. No activities can be done except picture-taking.
Ask your guide where are the picture-perfect spots, they should know! Like this one.
After this we already headed for lunch at Shimizu Island. Not the exact side of the island to do snorkelling because the strong waves make the water unclear. It disappointed me that I cannot witness the colorful school of fishes as displayed in the tarpaulins of tour agencies. Sigh.
SHIMIZU ISLAND
Looking for a comfort room but there’s none. LOL!
A reptile trail
I’m still with the undefeated co-guests in Tour C – April and Kat – Yes! From Day 1 to 4, I’m with them and it’s a happy feeling. Ate Janet’s last night was yesterday and she already had Tour A during her first day. With only four guest our food is too much. Same menu with my Tour C from other agency, they served fish, a few pork meat, squid and fruits but they still buy for hungry guests! Walang hindi masarap sa taong gutom!
BIG LAGOON
Our next stop is the Big Lagoon. The very beautiful and rich Big Lagoon. I love this part!
>Sea urchin spotted at the shallow part. SCARY!
The view of the entrance from the inside.
Inside Big Lagoon.Inside is like a big swimming pool connected to a sea. This is also a good snorkelling site but be careful of the sea urchins even on the shallow parts. The place is best strolled using a kayak. April and Kat rented one at Php500.00.
That’s Kat and April. 
Some foreigners snorkeling.SMALL LAGOON
If there’s a Big Lagoon there’s a Small Lagoon. This is also best strolled using a kayak and snorkelling can be done in here. I’m just irritated because it’s crowded. The parking space is crowded too! What’s good in here is I got to try to Kayak. I thought it’s just simple like easy-open-can but man! It’s like having only knife to do that! Paddling to make the kayak go straight is chicken but that’s all I can do. Haha! Walang liko-liko! (No more turning) Turning the kayak to either side needs more effort. You have to move with your body. Apologies to April who was with me that time – our kayak bump into rocks a couple of times.
SEVEN COMMANDO BEACH
Our last stop is the Seven Commando Beach. This beach is also crowded (or our timing’s just not right?). A hotel is already available here and cottages are being built at the moment. A bar is also installed in this place. I didn’t enjoy it much because I want to pee. The CR is freaking far from beach! Argh! The whole time I’m just looking for a CR. Panira talaga ng moment ang feeling ng naiihi!
That’s me walking alone.So there’s my four days stay at El Nido Palawan. It is almost fulfilled but there’s still reason to go back – those are:
- Visiting the Hidden Beach
- Snorkelling at Shimizu Island
- Pucca Bar – again!
- Go to an island using a kayak!
I know the list will grow as the time passes by but I’m sure I’ll be able to cross them out – one at a time! I’m also thankful for meeting new friends and getting the experience. El Nido is a safe place for new travelers, but the next visit might not simply be a safe zone, but a home.
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