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In the Beautiful Philippines - Puerto Princesa, Palawan

We had 3 days in the Philippines - one each in Puerto Princesa and Coron in the Palawan, and 1 in Manila. As we approached Puerto Princesa, I was amazed by the beauty of this country. There were soaring cliffs covered with palm trees, somewhat hidden coves opening up as we cruised, and colorful and graceful spidery "bangkas" skimming the blue water. In the port, there were friendly Filipino greeters in traditional dress. When we left the ship, we each received a straw hat. Our sightseeing for the day consisted of a long van ride and 2 boat rides to and through the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. The park is a UNESCO site in the St. Paul Mountain Range 80 kilometers from Puerto Princesa. There was a lot of waiting involved, but it was a very fun experience overall.

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A first: Pilot boat is a bangka! The pilot did not try to board; just sailed along as we approached the port.
A first: Pilot boat is a bangka! The pilot did not try to board; just sailed along as we approached the port.		 Philippine Coast Guard watched as we approached the dock.
Philippine Coast Guard watched as we approached the dock.		 Getting on 1st boat to get to cave staging area
Getting on 1st boat to get to cave staging area		 We received a nice greeting in Puerto Princesa. We also got straw hats.
We received a nice greeting in Puerto Princesa. We also got straw hats.		 After a long drive we reached the area of the Underground River. First we had to take a bangka to the staging area and wharf.
After a long drive we reached the area of the Underground River. First we had to take a bangka to the staging area and wharf.		 Away we go
Away we go
There were lots of aggressive vendors at the wharf.
There were lots of aggressive vendors at the wharf.		 Ferry boat
Ferry boat		 Spidery bangkas were everywhere.
Spidery bangkas were everywhere. 		Daughters & dogs at the wharf. We ate lunch under a large tent at a nearby restaurant.
Daughters & dogs at the wharf. We ate lunch under a large tent at a nearby restaurant. 		Streamers on bangkas at the Underground River National Park wharf
Streamers on bangkas at the Underground River National Park wharf		 Waiting at boat launch for cave tour
Waiting at boat launch for cave tour
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