First Anniversary at Palawan - Arrival

Since it will be our first year together as a couple, I thought of something to do or an activity for the two of us on that date. Something that was very memorable and romantic ;). Then a seat sale came (thank you cebu pacific) and I just found myself booking a flight for two heading to Puerto Princesa Palawan!
I was really really excited for this outing. It will be our first out of town trip together and our first ride on a plane and our first year anniversary! So many firsts right?! So as early as March (flight was August, five months advance! hehe). I read blogs and searched online just to have a clearer view of what we're going to experience and what to expect. I also researched for good itineraries so we can maximize our time there.
Good thing, my boardmate went there ahead of us. Unfortunately she came there because of work not for vacation. She was able to talked to the receptionist of the hotel where she is staying and luckily, the receptionist has a house that can be rented for couple of days only and she is also providing tour packages. So when my boardmate came home, she immediately told me about this. I really wanted to see the house so first so she texted the receptionist and the receptionist emailed her the photos of the house. And i'll show it here:

sala and dining room

restroom

this is the second room. It was close when we stayed there because we are only two and we wanted to keep the house by ourself..hehee

this is our room during our stay

dining

The place was really nice and price where reasonable (Php700/night good for two). We owned the house and we were allowed to used the kitchen to cooked for our own meal and allowed to used all the utensils and things inside the house. It has no wifi but the TV has cable so it's ok. And we were always outside having our tour so wifi was not a big deal for us.
So we already reserved the place and also availed of their Honda Bay tour and Underground River Tour. It costs us Php7000 (Php3500 each) for 4 days aand 3 nights stay, service van to/from airport, service van for every tour, lunch for every tour, entrance fees, boats and tour guide. Good deal right? In case your interested to get their service also, here's ms. Chie's number: 09175225178. Ms. Chie is really nice and will take good care of you and/or your company.
So the day came. We went to NAIA Terminal 3 two hours before our flight. Since it was our first, I don't want anything to go wrong. In fairness everything went well except for one thing, it's raining! I thought our flight will be delayed or worst, it will be cancelled! Good thing our flight still pushed through and it was ontime. Even though the flight was bumpy and it has turbulence all over still, we arrived at Puerto Princesa Airport at exactly 5PM of Aug. 20 (this is the exact day of our anniversary :D)
I can't described how beautiful the view was during the flight, so let the photos below speak for themselves :)

While waiting for our flight, BF is busy using the wifi of NAIA 3

our favorite number

ready for check-in

that's our plane

while on the plane

cloudy

can you see the island?

already in palawan!

sunset

see of clouds

islands

the sun

arrival

me & BF with the plane

a welcoming message at the airport

Puerto Princesa Airport is quite small. But it doesn't matter. hehe. Anyways the van was already waiting for us outside the airport. We were the only passenger at that time and the van is really clean and brand new.
After a few minutes, we arrived at our home for days. It was the same as the pictures shown above so I was happy. The caretaker handed us the keys for the doors. We unpacked our things inside. Took a nap for a while and we went out for grocery and dinner.
Based on what I have read online, the most famous restaurant in Puerto Princesa was Ka Lui Restaurant. You can't just walk-in there because it's always full. So you need to reserved. I already reserved a table for two, two weeks before our arrival. When we arrived, it was already jampacked with tourist both foreign and local.

there were fresh fruits inside

while waiting

fertility statue?

Ka lui's Logo

looks small outside but it's really big inside

no footwear were allowed inside the venue

chimes

good for a family

Since the date of our arrival in Puerto Princesa was exactly the date of our anniversary, i wanted to make it special by dining here. This was a gift for BF. He was very happy so I was very happy too.

prawns!

i think this is the veggie. I forgot what is this called

my drink

BF's drink

the soup

fish

hey this is the veggies!

my meal hehe

We availed their Kalui Special of the Day. It is good for two already and consists of the following: Fish Steak, Prawns, Veggies of the Day, Chili Crabs, rice and starters Set à la family. It costs us Php395 plus 10% service charge. A tota of Php434.50. Good deal isn't it?


I really wanted to see the whole place (especially the CR. hehe). So after eating, we roamed around the restaurant and I took pictures of nice spot for me.

for girls. kinda distorted shot :(

inside the CR

flower vase inside the CR

beautiful paintings

feels like home :)

they're selling bags

Afterwards, we went home. We were satisfied with their food especially me because i'm a fan of seafoods. Definitely, anyone who will visit Puerto Princesa should eat here. It's a nice place, has wonderful people, with delicious food and a relaxing ambience.

more on day 2 :)