It's getting hot now. I think I need to move. I was thinking of going back to Raymen's again and take a plunge to the beach but I exited immediately. That's a little regret for me. I should have not done that! However if I went swimming, I might be soaking wet all day because I don't have any extra shorts, sando or even a towel to keep me dry after.
"Bahala na (Come what may)!" that's the only idea that I could ever think of. I was kind of frustrated as I walk away from the resort. Still, I just don't know where to go. Maybe I just wanted to be lost for a moment.
From Raymen's, I kept on walking. I paused for few minutes to catch a breath.
Being dragged by own feet, I accidentally bumped into this sign:
Interesting. This was the first thing that came to my mind. I paused again and took time to see where could I go next. Hmmm. Sunset cave? Maybe to Marine Sanctuary. Just follow the sign!
So from the sign post, I walked straight to explore farther—where could this paved road may lead me. It's too early to rush myself, so I just thought of enjoying each and every second while slowly walking under the sun..
After few minutes, I could now see some mangroves. Still, I was quite puzzled where am I going.
For like ten more steps and I saw this arc welcoming me to come in.
It read: JBLFMU Ecological Park Marine Sanctuary and Mangrove Sanctuary. It's quite a long name for an eco-park and has a very long acronym too. With that long description, at least, I have an idea now what to expect inside.
I guess with this site map, I'll never get lost. Though I could not bring this one with me as I go along the way, it's pretty enough for me to know how wide this place would be—giving me much clearer view of what to expect.
Positively, I thought that its all going to be fun here. So immediately, I logged in to their Information Front Desk located just almost near the site map, paid P100 for the entrance fee and got ready for my journey.
The Butterfly Habitat
I initially thought of my love ones and friends who love butterflies and flowers when I entered this area. I will be guided by a narrow pathway until I finish my short tour here. It's a visual learning on how a butterfly grow from pupa to becoming a fully metamorphosized adult.
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| The narrow brick pathway |
The Mangrove Sanctuary
After visiting this beautiful garden, I continued walking until I reached the bamboo bridge crossing over the Mangrove Sanctuary. I have seen mangroves before but I really appreciate the mangroves even better since I can see them closer at this time.
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| The bamboo bridge at the Mangrove Sanctuary |
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| Why we need to take good care of our mangroves? It's our solution to global warming and abrupt weather changes. |
The Camp Site
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| I passed by at this magnificent kiddie castle as go up to the Camp Site. |
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| The Camp Site's kubo houses are available for an overnight stay. |
Unfortunately, I have not seen nor talked to anybody when I passed by at this place. I was quite puzzled: where could the guest of this resort have gone? Though a little tired now, I was still pushed to keep on walking.
The Coral Cave
I saw this sign board and I just followed it. It's a combination of feelings as I walked my way down here. I was exhausted and a little thirsty now. I don't know if seeing 'just another ordinary' cave will ease this discomfort. But still, I continued walking...
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| On my way down to the Coral Cave |
I guess the effort of getting down here was worthy! I never expected that this place would be so amazing like this. Now I understand why it was named Coral Cave. And now I know why there are not just even one guest staying at the Camp Site at this very moment. Everybody is having a good time here!
I had few regrets when I wasn't able to take a plunge at Raymen's Beach Resort and I guess, there wouldn't be more excuses. This would be the right time for me to enjoy the water!
Without thinking twice, I went down to the water to enjoy the moment. I don't care if I go back all wet to Iloilo since I did not bring any extra clothes at all. I guess, this would be a once in a lifetime experience that I should not miss.
I stayed here up to an hour that is why I got the chance to meet these new friends too:
"I love this place." that's the only thing that I can say when I was here. I guess the hundred peso entrance fee is worthy enough to experience all these at this eco-park. This place is really wide and full of exciting activities. I can imagine how fun it would be if I will stay here for a day or two with some friends. We can lit up a bonfire, chat and laugh all day and night, drink some beer, and have fun!
Villa Igang Resort
While treasuring each and every moment here, I am now on my way down to Villa Igang Resort.
This resort is simply a paradise. I hope I could relax and stay here longer. This could be a great way to escape all the buzz and noise in the busy city.
Mariculture Research Pond
This would be my last destination here at the eco-park. There would be more places to visit but I guess this short journey would be enough for me since it looked like I almost visited all the beautiful spots here.
It's interesting to know that our favorite fish for breakfast, danggit (rabbitfish), is being bred, hatched, and raised here.
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| In this pond, fishes of any kind are being raised and cultivated. |
This journey is epic!
As I left this area after seeing all the highlights, a smile suddenly rose up on my face and I could not deny the joy in my heart. Like what Dora the Explorer always say at the end of her bi-weekly episodes, my mind spoke the same thing—I did it!
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