The Lesser Known travels: Roughing it out on the islands of Puerto Galera (Part 2)

Next in the itinerary was a visit to the underwater cave in San Antonio Island. We were again on a 15 minute journey going to the island but were getting excited even more. When we arrived at the island, I was surprised to find out that there is a woman selling halo halo. She had a stall with a colorful umbrella and a decent number of ingredients for halo halo (there were 8).

The presence of this halo halo stall had me surprised
as I arrived at San Antonio Island.

We decided to buy the cold dessert only after we went in the underwater cave. On the way to the cave, one has to traverse and climb up a small but steep hill of sharp limestone corals. I got a memorable souvenir when I slipped and got wounded on my right leg as I made my way to the entrance of the cave. I was frightened at first because it was my first time to go inside an underwater cave. The fact that we were the only tourists who went inside at that moment added to the nervous feeling. But I would not go back and miss the experience. And finally we were inside. It was quite dark and the waters, really cool and crystal clear. We went exploring the small cave and swam a bit. It was refreshing and left me wanting to dip until I was chilling. It was definitely a memorable first.

One had to climb within this limestone hill
to get to the cave entrance.

 My second time spelunking.

The Lesser Known and Hana on the end side of the cave.

Before leaving the island, we did not let that halo halo pass us. Miss Johana bought me one and then we left. Holding the cup of halo halo, I was more focused on thinking how in the world was I able to eat halo halo in the middle of the ocean rather than eating it! And where was I able to do it first? Only in Puerto Galera. Went home more than happy.

Care for halo halo?

The Lesser Known and his halo halo.
Eating it right in the middle of the sea.

Thanks to my trusted waterproof bag. I had no worries in bringing
my camera thus gave me the chance to shoot wonderful pictures
for my roughing it out experience.