October 25, 2010

  • Pictures of Danjugan

    Travel

    Ok, so I was late in posting these pictures, what excuse do I have?

    Well, here they are. These pictures were taken last month when me, my sister Cherryl, childhood friend Rhoda (who is now based in the UK), and her friend Vincent, went to Danjugan Island for a weekend of nature and fun. It was indeed a lot of fun, especially since Danjugan Island is basically a virgin island and a protected one at that. Although from time to time her chastity belt becomes lose with all those illegal fishermen just trying to catch those large, colorful fishes that frolics in its waters, still, generally, it is a paradise.

    |This is Danjugan Island as viewed from the first beach front that was developed in the island. The sand is actually covered by corals, gravel, and shells, but beneath all that rubble is pristine white sand

    |The main beach is supposed to be the touristy side of the island. It is currently being developed to make if more friendly to tourists

    |The pride of the main beach are the mud huts, designed and created by the daughter of the president of the Foundation who runs this wonderful facility, Kyla.

    |The huts are a bit artsy and very cool and comfortable.

    |The sands are covered by pebbles, shells, and corals, still walking barefoot in the beach's shore can be very relaxing

    |My sister, Cherryl, with our dear friend, Rhoda. Beautiful gals, don't you agree?

    |If I'm not mistaken, these are mangrove pods. Beautiful bloody red color.

    |This is where we got to sleep. All that was provided was an insect net, a mattress, and a pillow. Its like sleeping with nature, honestly. Although at night it can be so dark, especially since the island has no electricity, except for the lights, which is a little dim since its solar powered.

    |Sea cucumber, I reckon... Ain't it beautiful?

    |I call this, the stairs to heaven. Its really a bliss being surrounded by the wonderful greens of nature.

    |The third lagoon, where we stayed, has a facility meant to educate anybody who's interested on the beauty of the island and the need to help conserve what's left of our nature.

    |The bat cave is home to several species of bats. They are so wonderful to look at in their habitat.

    |Walking in nature's path is bliss.

    |The second lagoon.

    |Me with the big smile. We had to stop for lunch on our way to the island.

    |Yes, the Autobots have taken root in Kabankalan. Beware Decepticons. This is called tricycle. Fare to ride this trike is around P7 (US$1-P45).

    |Negros Island is called Sugarlandia. Notice the sugarcane on both sides of the road. You'll see this for miles. Although it looks wonderful, the struggle of the sugar workers remains to be deadly.

    |The adventurers: Cherryl, Rhoda, and Vincent

     

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