The Greenest City

I'm talking about Palawan. Every distance that your eyes can reach, green is the color to behold. The place is beautifully surrounded with natural, fresh and old trees. You can always speak out how great are the creatures of God. 

The first time I came in Palawan particularly in Puerto Princesa, taking pictures was not much done because of a busy schedule. Well, except in Christmas Eve where I spent it with my former classmates in Elementary grade. With her family, we went to Baywalk- a place obviously along the bay. I didn't get the chance to appreciate the place and ( besides it was a man made venue) I was having a chit-chat with my friendyou know, catching up things on how it has been and then. reminiscen old classmates, friends and places was always the cream of a crop in a conversation.

Back in place, Palawan is now the largest city in terms of land area. It is a nice place rich in natural resources. No wonder it is awarded as the cleanest and greenest for 2 or 3 consecutive years.

My first time to step on the island was last December 2010. I stayed for 10 days. I spent my Christmas as well and a day after christmas, I flown back to catch a high school reunion the next day.

I thought I would not have a chance to come back to Palawan anymore, but too soon but I did. Just a month after I came back for the second time. With camera on hand, I did try to take shot every thing that my eyes have seen and appreciated.

I was able to travel the North part of the Island from Puerto Princesa up to El Nido. Before reaching the latter, I had dropped by Roxas and Taytay as well.

If you need some information about travelling this place, don't hesitate to ask me. 

I want to share some photos that describes Palawan why it is being tag as the greenest and cleanest city in the country.

This road is going to Taytay from El Nido

A nipa house with an old tree in the yard

Road going to Taytay

Now, I have a chance to come back in Palawan with a revenge to take pictures in every place and every creatures I meet. Oops, this blog is still under construction... Check out later for more photos...

The Butterfly Garden

This morning, I got a chance to drop by the beautiful garden of butterflies. It is located at Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa; just a 15 minutes ride from the city proper.

I was so amazed of those beautiful butterflies flying around from one place to another. It made me sick to catch them with my camera unmoving. But still, I patiently did it with this inverted position of a big butterfly, much bigger than my palm.

Other creatures that has caught my attention besides butterflies were the scorpions and hermit crabs inside the glass box. The crew said that I can touch them but I did not participate.

My time was so limited and I got only few photos but I promised myself to comeback and take time to get some photographs... The place has started to be crowded with people mostly are students from other islands, doing some educational tour, perhaps.  Before I end, I am still showing some photos here.

Fuerza de Santa Isabel in Taytay Palawan

It is a symbol of rich historical heritage of Taytayanons. The fort was molded and wrought of the contour of a solid rock.

The fort was built in 1667 and completed as a stone fort in 1738 under the lead of a Spanish military engineer.

To protect the inhabitants from the attacks of the Moro pirates from Sulu, this fort was built. The fort is quadrilateral with bastions and garitas at the corner.

When you go to Palawan, don't miss to visit the one of the historical place, The Fort Isabelle as fondly known.