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For P40, one can see these dangerous reptiles at the Palawan Wildlife and Rescue Center, which was formerly called Crocodile Farming Institure.   It is a breeding facility for the c. porosus and c.mindorensis type of crocodiles.  The big ones you see here are the older crocs which you find at the back of the hatchery.  These crocodiles appear languid but once a piece of chicken (for P30) is thrown at them, they all scramble, teeth and claws to have a piece of it.  It is exciting to see them all attack it and the more it is dangled, the wilder they get.    From this bridge, one could see tens of crocs below, some motionless, waiting for the right time to pounce on something, some lazily crawling.  At the opposite end of this bridge, you will see the Wildlife Conservation Center where some rescued animals are secured in cages.   Below are the hatchlings which really look so cute and adorable but can be mean and snappy.  So one...

If you can see a dead mangrove submerged for over a year in sea water, chances are, you will be able to see this slimy, worm-looking creature that lives and feeds on the flesh of the dead mangrove.  It is called Tamilok and according to people who have tasted it, its flesh tastes like the flesh of an oyster.   Many tamilok vendors sell them in Sabang beach, when I spent half a day there on our way to the underground river. Well, the big question you probably want to ask is:  How is it eaten?  It is eaten in 'kinilaw' manner. Meaning, you will need vinegar, some fresh chilis, some kalamansi or philippine lemon.  Like in this photo, the smaller cup contains the dip consisting of vinegar, chili and kalamansi.  Now, dip the tamilok in the vinegar and swallow it in its entirety (lest you'd feel nauseaus), slurping and gulping it down with a beer or what-have-you.   This bowl of tamilok costs P100.   

  Baker's Hill is a travel destination in Puerto Prinsesa because it is a business establishment with a unique format.  It is a combination of a refreshment parlor and theme park, and unlike some theme parks privately run, there is no entrance fee at Baker's Hill.  So coming here is not only refreshing and delightful it is also easy on the pocket.  This attractive lifesize statue of a baker, welcomes everyone warmly.  With this kind of reception, who would not come in and savor the delicious goodies that this one-of-a-kind bakeshop makes? Our friends from Disneyland also graced Baker's Hill theme park.  Donald Duck and Bugs Bunny are just among them and seeing lifesizes of these characters amaze the kids and other adults who grew up watching these characters on TVs or movies. The management not only wants to keep the mini-theme park entertaining, they also want to make it educational.  If children want to see some Jurassic era animals,  th...

After hopping around the many islets of Honda Bay, I felt I was already acclimatized with the seas of Palawan and that it was time for me to enjoy the natural wonders that Palawan boasts of.  As you all know,  the Subterranean  River of Palawan  is the official nominee of the Philippines for the New Seven Wonders of the World.       It measures up to 8.2 kilometers long and it is navigable up to 4 kilometers, beyond that, one should be an expert spelunker as there are many obstacles inside the underground river:  darkness, bats, rock formations and other wild animals (possibly).   The trip takes about two hours and originally would cost P1,500 however, being in a big group has its advantages.   My group was able to avail the tour for only P1,200.  It includes: van service, boat ride, permit to the river, free lunch and snacks and a very knowledgeable tour guide named Cielo, although she insisted we should call her Ms. Be...