Wigiela: The Perks of Being a Palaweño

As much as i want to be helpful to other travelers especially those who really wants to visit El Nido, I'm sorry but i cannot provide you the budget details. Being a Palaweño, I am lucky enough to have resources and people who gives free lodging and people who cooked for us. And yes, I am making you envious right now.

It's actually my second time in El Nido. The first visit I had was with my father and his colleagues. My father only bought 12 shots for the camera and I was trigger happy with it that I took two shots of the church and the municipal hall. I don't even know where those copies are. hehe! :)

I will never forget that five-hour drive going there when the cement road was not yet constructed. Literally, another one bites the dust. It was that thick. But honestly, after seeing all the islands, it was all worth it!

Just imagine seeing these for real.

Tour A & C

The shoreline from the city proper of El Nido.

Going to our first stop-- Helicopter Island. I couldn't get a good angle for you to see its resemblance to a helicopter, sorry.

Hidden Beach. That's where boats stop by because bigger boats are not allowed inside.

That is, to prevent damage on coral reefs. We also had to wear our slippers here.

I can't remember where exactly this is. It's just so refreshing to look at. Relax mode: ON.

Birds-eye-view from Matinloc Island. We had to climb rocks to get this shot. Chos! Such an amazing view, isn't it? Look at how clear the water is. One of the tourist guide told us that there was galleon that sunk deep into these waters.

Feels like heaven. :)

Bitch, I'm fabulous. Also in Matinloc.

Manong had a better shot than most of us. We are on our way here to the Big Lagoon.

Calming waters.

That's my man.

Underwater eklavoo in Secret Beach. The secret here is that you have to pass through a small opening to get to the beach.

Praying not to drown babe?

Yay! underwater tumbling.

Party people 'in da haus yo!' at Seven Comando Island. According to our sources, it is named as such because long time ago seven military men were saved on this island.