The Lesser Known travels: Roughing it out on the islands of Puerto Galera (Part 1)

I had a slightly subtle second day--just staying in the resort and musing on its tranquil surroundings. I had a chance to pump up my adrenaline in the afternoon by trying out the kayak and explore the nearby shores of Dulangan Beach. It was my first time to try this activity and I worried on the circumstance of being drifted by the waves to a farther location where I don't want myself to be in. Aided with a violet and orange colored life vest, I went forth and completely relied on it (and on my untrained paddling skills). I told myself that I must try this one. Kayaking was fun though it was surely tiring. It gave me a feeling of freedom to maneuver to wherever location I wanted to be and the chance to gaze on the lush mountains of the area.

Kayaking at Dulangan Beach, a work out for the arms.

Third day was rougher and tougher as I decided to have a closer encounter of the nearby islands and take a look on what is underneath the waters of Mindoro. I had to wait for the skies to clear out as it was more convenient to hop islands if there is full sunshine. We rode the boat at Muelle Bay and took on a 30 minute ride going to the fish sanctuary. Along the way were the equally amusing islands decorated with trees, stretches of serene shore and the glistening blue and turquoise waters which were some of the best sights I have seen since I went to Boracay Island almost a year ago.

One of the many islands with white sand shores.

Lush mountains, turquoise blue waters. Picture perfect. Paradise!

Relaxing. More fun in the Philippines.

The Lesser Known and Johana Young

The clear waters of the islands make a very good spot for snorkeling.

Snorkeling is one of the activities that I make sure to have every time I visit an island or beach destination. Seeing the scene underwater always transports me into a fantasy world full of colors and adorable creatures which kept on feeding my curious imagination about the vast seas. I had Miss Johana, a half-Finnish and half-Filipino tour coordinator as my exploring companion. We dived in the water and were treated with sights of fish, soft and hard corals and the black, spinny sea urchins! After snorkeling, we went back to the boat and made use of the bread we brought to feed the fish.

Getting ready to snorkel.

Feeding frenzy!

The waters are so clear that I do not need
an underwater camera to have this shot.