Day 1: Island Hopping

We finally made it to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. One of my maternal grandmothers live there with her husband and their young children – so we were very lucky, as we had a very knowledgeable local to show us around 🙂

In front of lola's grotto
In front of lola’s grotto

They take eco-tourism very seriously in Palawan, so there are lots of bicycles and pedicab bikes available for hire. This is at the Baywalk.  It’s a bit like an Ai Wei Wei installation… 🙂

At the Baywalk in Puerto Princesa
At the Baywalk in Puerto Princesa
Island hopping - on the way to Cowrie Island
Island hopping – on the way to Pambato Reef and Cowrie Island
Almost there... :)
Almost there… 🙂
Lola brought some snacks - Boiled Camote & Saba Bananas
Lola brought some snacks – Boiled Camote & Saba Bananas
Relaxing under Coconut Trees
Relaxing under Coconut Trees
Eat all you can seafood buffet for $A 5
Eat all you can seafood buffet for $A 5.00
Young Coconut
Young Coconut
Happy Suki
Happy Suki