22 August 2010
Bauan Bay, Bulalacao Island to Ditatayan Island
Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines
Lifted anchor at 7am and headed for Ditatayan Island so the girls would wake up to a new place. We read about this island somewhere, looked it up in the nautical charts and what a wonderful surprise! It was beautiful, untouched, another picture-perfect paradise island. The sand bar was breathtaking. We were so happy to find this place, we were literally jumping with joy on the sand bar, and took our time snorkeling, birdwatching and touring the rest of the island. Had a picnic lunch on a different beach on the northeast side of the island, under the trees where I saw a bayawak earlier, hoping to see more.
Midday, we were approached by a friendly old man paddling his little banca who proudly announced himself as the caretaker of the island. We learned that Ditatayan Island is owned by someone who owns some resorts in Boracay. This information made our moments there even more precious. How lucky we are to see this place in its pristine state and have it to ourselves even for just a day! How much longer before this little piece of heaven turns into the next Boracay?
We would have been happy to spend the rest of our trip here, the temptation was great… but the rest of Busuanga beckoned.
6.7 nautical miles from Bauan Bay to Ditatayan Island. Anchored at northeast corner of Ditatayan Island at 60ft, gradual slope, protected from the prevailing southerlies.
Bauan Bay, Bulalacao Island to Ditatayan Island
Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines
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| See Paraluman in the far background |
Lifted anchor at 7am and headed for Ditatayan Island so the girls would wake up to a new place. We read about this island somewhere, looked it up in the nautical charts and what a wonderful surprise! It was beautiful, untouched, another picture-perfect paradise island. The sand bar was breathtaking. We were so happy to find this place, we were literally jumping with joy on the sand bar, and took our time snorkeling, birdwatching and touring the rest of the island. Had a picnic lunch on a different beach on the northeast side of the island, under the trees where I saw a bayawak earlier, hoping to see more.
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| Raul by the sandbar |
Midday, we were approached by a friendly old man paddling his little banca who proudly announced himself as the caretaker of the island. We learned that Ditatayan Island is owned by someone who owns some resorts in Boracay. This information made our moments there even more precious. How lucky we are to see this place in its pristine state and have it to ourselves even for just a day! How much longer before this little piece of heaven turns into the next Boracay?
We would have been happy to spend the rest of our trip here, the temptation was great… but the rest of Busuanga beckoned.
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| Lunch on the northeast side of the island |
6.7 nautical miles from Bauan Bay to Ditatayan Island. Anchored at northeast corner of Ditatayan Island at 60ft, gradual slope, protected from the prevailing southerlies.
4 comments:
Looks like the beach we stopped at in 1992.
Roland, pls tell me i you get this message and how. I want to know if my replies will get to the commenters. thanks
beautiful! but it would drive me nuts. what will i do for chichiria? fresh coconuts? definitely GO!
Wonderful blog. Your island destinations are fantastic :)
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