Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan is one of the iconic attractions of the Philippines. This national park is one of the wonders of nature. With its 124 (others say it's 123) islands, it is a wonderful place for seeing nature, for boating, swimming, snorkeling and for diving.
Since it is our first time together to visit Hundred Islands and I might not know the road going there, TJ and I decided to go to Alaminos aboard a regular Victory Liner Bus. It took us about 3
hours. From the bus terminal, we rode a tricycle bound for the Lucap Wharf which is only around 10 minutes ride. The tricycle driver was offering us a place to stay and has introduced us to the landlady upon arrival. The old lady offered us a house with 3 rooms, kitchen, living room and T&B. Since we can cook using the things in the house, we took the offer. The offer was quite expensive but since it was walking distance to the Wharf and that we won't have to look for a place to eat, we took the offer.
business. He asked us how much we were charged for the boat ride and for the accommodation, and he was really surprised when we told him. But guess what? We were more surprised than he was when he told us how much he would have charged us. He gave us a quotation which was MORE THAN HALF of how much we had to pay for the lodging and for the boat ride. I felt blood rush to my head and I suddenly felt furious. But then, it was too late to regret our decisions the day before. Anyway, he also told us that the next time we should go there, we will have to look for him. That, we will surely do!
hours. From the bus terminal, we rode a tricycle bound for the Lucap Wharf which is only around 10 minutes ride. The tricycle driver was offering us a place to stay and has introduced us to the landlady upon arrival. The old lady offered us a house with 3 rooms, kitchen, living room and T&B. Since we can cook using the things in the house, we took the offer. The offer was quite expensive but since it was walking distance to the Wharf and that we won't have to look for a place to eat, we took the offer.We went around the area on our first day there to check out what
we can see. There was really not much. We were not in the mood for going further than a kilometer radius that afternoon. We went to the wharf to check how we can go island hopping the next day. We also ate halo-halo where souvenirs were sold. The souvenirs, as expected, were very expensive. TJ and I bought shirts (just for us!) since the other items we saw there were not really that interesting.
Well, at least not for us!
On Day 2. TJ and I left the house early so we can go island hopping. It was his birthday gift for me! When we arrived at the wharf, our landlady was already there talking to the boat guy. We were asked to choose between a small boat and a big one. TJ chose the big one since it is motorized and he said it looks safer than the small boat. We had a great time hopping from one island to another.
Though we were able to drop by some of the islands, we were not really that lucky to set foot on the other islands due to the high tide that time. I was lucky enough to check the giant clams or taklobos to the locals. Since boats are not allowed near that area, I had to snorkel several meters away. It was quite tiring considering that the water was not that friendly that day, plus, I didn't have flippers that would have made it easier for me. Nonetheless, once I got into that area where they had the giant clams, it was all worth it!
We just went around a little more until we decided that it was time to go back to prepare for our trip back home. When we reached that area several meters away from the wharf where the boat man left us, we got into a conversation with a local. He said that he is also from Baguio but he lives in Alaminos for his
business. He asked us how much we were charged for the boat ride and for the accommodation, and he was really surprised when we told him. But guess what? We were more surprised than he was when he told us how much he would have charged us. He gave us a quotation which was MORE THAN HALF of how much we had to pay for the lodging and for the boat ride. I felt blood rush to my head and I suddenly felt furious. But then, it was too late to regret our decisions the day before. Anyway, he also told us that the next time we should go there, we will have to look for him. That, we will surely do!
title: Hundred Island
ReplyDeleteThe place is very beautiful and all the photo that had taken is very nice. its very perfect for summer vacation most especially if you are with your family. nice photo!