A Change of Scenery: Coron, Palawan - Day 1

Just as the title said that's what my friend Therese told me one day, that she needed a change of scenery.  Working at home can have its toll. You work, you eat, you sleep at home. I had a hard time adjusting from office work to home work but eventually got used to it after probably half a year. So, after a short time contemplating I told Therese that I'm game but our trip should be very cheap as I'm trying to save up. We agreed to look for an out-of-town deal in the Luzon area since it's nearer. After a few days of looking around deal sites we spotted many great out-of-town deals since it was off-peak season (rainy season). We considered Tagaytay, Zambales, etc. but we ended up looking through deals in the Visayas area as well since it was incredibly cheap and comparable to the Luzon deals. Cebu was our first choice. There was an island called Camotes in Cebu that first sparked our interest. It was cheap, it was isolated and it was lovely. A change of scenery would be perfect there. But because the travel agency wasn't replying to our emails we went ahead and looked for other deals. It was a blessing in disguise because we ended up finding a great deal in Coron, Palawan with tours and everything. We lost no time buying the deal and went to the agency for booking. The booking part was tricky since it was the rainy season but Therese was dead set on the date which is Sept 15-Sept 17. I was a bit reluctant but we were super lucky. Those days were the only days it wasn't raining in Luzon until October :P.

So below is a journal of our trip to Coron, Palawan. Hope you enjoy the pics and find it helpful if you're planning to go there.

Manila to Coron

at the terminal in NAIA 3

inside Cebu Pacific plane

one of the islands of Palawan

arrived at Busuanga airport (airphil express plane can be seen as well)

our plane

entrance to the airport

the plane's passengers going in their respective vans

all vans on the way to their respective hotels

roads are pretty good

at Coron town (simple, clean town with friendly people)

we arrived at the pier

our next ride to our hotel

person from the hotel waiting for us

restaurants at Coron town. just imagine the fresh seafood!

on our way to the hotel

free boat ride to and from the hotel

Dive Link Resort

Dive Link Resort from afar

Dive Link Resort

Dive Link Resort

Dive Link Resort

walkway to the resort

swimming pool

our welcome drinks fresh from the trees!

view from our room

nice quiet place

walking around the resort

rental huts

rental huts

rental huts

there's a basketball court

walking around the resort

walking around the resort

peaceful afternoon sunset

at the sunset deck

very nice to go kayaking on those peaceful waters

starfishes!

 Coron Town Tour

free ride back to town for some tour

we're going to climb that cross later at Mt. Tapyas

the public market!

Coron town

Coron town

going up the mountain

view from Mt. Tapyas

view of the cross (we didn't make it to the top :P)

view from Mt. Tapyas

at the bottom of Mt. Tapyas

peanut brittle factory

At Kawayanan Grill Station

We had Red Crab and Kinilaw (raw fish in vinegar)

sisig as well

Cross at Mt. Tapyas at night

town lights

Dive Link Resort walkway at night

very peaceful moonlit night

view from our room at night

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Brownies and cupcakes from Bread Monster

My sister brought home these heavenly brownies and cupcakes one day from the Fort. I'm a fan of Brownies Unlimited and I really don't know other brownie brands who are as good as them. Until now that is. Well the cupcakes and brownies from Bread Monster really tastes so good, has a fluffier texture to it and has that melt in your mouth kind of feel. Although it's really good I still can say the chewiness of the brownies in Brownies Unlimited is something I will always crave for especially their Rocky Road. But if you want something new, a different feel but with the same satisfaction then try this out from Bread Monster. My sister said they're located in Market Market at the Fort. Enjoy!

brownies and cupcakes from Bread Monster

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Dragged at Café Breton, Westgate

I just accompanied my older sister to the mall one weekend to go to the salon and she going to have a facial. It's just one relaxing afternoon and after I'm done I just went to my sister's derma and was ready to go home. So while I waiting for her to come out I was quite shocked when I saw a friend of hers greeting me in front of the derma place. I thought what a coincidence but wait, is it? Then I realized we're both waiting for my sister. As it turns out they're going to hang out. Wow very nice of my sis not to inform me. She did give me a choice though, either she'll take me home first or her friend is going to treat us both out. I really wanted to go home and relax but of course it's kinda rude so I went with them anyway. Yes the treat didn't entice me at all, believe it or not. Hmp.

I'm glad I went anyway. It's been a while since I went to Cafe Breton. Too bad it's not my younger sister who went with them. She's the one who's been wanting crepes for the longest time. I didn't feel like eating dinner though since I'm hung up with this Scottish actor. *Sigh* it's one of my phases when I admire someone so much. So I went straight to dessert since I can eat sweets even if I don't feel hungry.

My sister's friend ordered Galette Paysanne, a whole Hungarian sausage, onions, egg, asparagus with cheese sauce, with Hungarian sausage slices; for my sister the Poseidon, Smoked salmon, dill sauce, sour cream, capers; and mine Strawberry Short Crepe, Strawberry preserve in syrup and cream, a generous serving of strawberry ice cream topped with whipped cream.

I tasted the sausage and salmon. They're both great. The salmon maybe a little too small for its price. I'm not sure if one will get full in that. But my crepe is humungous! It's not a camera trick. It's really that big. I mean the plate is big already and the crepe is almost covering the whole plate. I'm satisfied with my dessert or maybe it was too much for me. It's best when you're sharing it with another person. I love the quiet ambiance of the place. I love their food. I love Cafe Breton at Westgate.

Galette Paysanne and strawberry milkshake

Poseidon

Strawberry Short Crepe

Poseidon and Strawberry Short Crepe with white wine and mango juice

desserts