Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Hazy Singapore Holidays

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Baler Probe

I should have written a blog about Baler long ago but I felt that my visit wasn't complete yet. So I waited until the time came to explore more about Baler and this is it!  I remember Baler when I was still a little child and when my father used to work there. He said that it was a place so far away and until then I thought I could no longer get there at all. I was in Baler in year 2013 with the whole family and it is known to be one of the top surf spots in the Philippines. Baler by the way is a municipality of Aurora Province. There are many interesting places in Baler since it is a historical place aside from being a haven for surfers. During my first visit I was able to go to some of the historical sights in Baler. Museo de Baler would be the first one to flaunt which stands along Quezon Street in the town proper. The museum tells about the history of Baler through its displays of artifacts and paintings and shows some mementos of the late Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon.

Sitting President Manuel L. Quezon.

A replica of Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon's, Philippine First Lady (1935-1944)  ancestral house stands in the poblacion just across Baler Church, where some of her memorabilia are kept.  Doña Aurora was assassinated together with her daughter on her way to Baler to inaugurate the Quezon Memorial Hospital on April 28, 1949.

Doña Aurora Shrine

The Baler Church. A historical structure that played a major role in Baler history where the Philippine flag waved for victory. It was in this church where the last Spanish garrison of four officers and fifty men were besieged by Filipino insurgents and made the Spanish forces surrendered to American troops. It is such a simple church but rich in history that made the heroic people of Baler very proud!


According to history Baler has been affected by a great tidal wave which resulted to great loss and misfortune and that some of the survivors ran to a hill now called Ermita Hills for safety. A monument of the survivors at the foot of the hill was laid and a big cross stands on top of the hill in memory of the thousand of lives lost in that catastrophe.

People trying to survive from the tidal wave.


The Cross on top of Ermita Hill.

The view of Baler Coast from Ermita Hill Viewdeck.

The view of Baler fish port as seen on Ermita Hill Viewdeck.
Baler is not only rich with historic heritage but they also have abounding natural resources which made the town a complete haven for nature trippers, photographers and bloggers. Take a trip to Barangay Cemento and witness the breathtaking view of the Diguisit Rocks. A series of rock formations found along the coasts of Cemento Beach in Barangay Diguisit, a perfect subject for photographers.

The golden hour at Dimadimalangat Islet.
Well there is notion that cliff diving would be possible at the back of this rock formation for an added thrill while rock climbing. I think it is a bit scary for me to plunge in the Pacific Ocean, well I guess that would be a piece of cake for thrill seekers and why not?

The view of the Aniao Islet and Lukso lukso Islet.
These line of rocks stands on Ampere Beach in Barangay Diguisit, it is one of the tourist destinations in Baler, sunset is best viewed in that area.

And there they go!

Surfing is one of the reasons why tourists flocks to Baler, old and young ones cannot resists the inviting surge of water in Sabang Beach. It has a long stretch of beach with waves which swells during its peak season from October until February. Surfing in Baler started when the film "Apocalypse Now" was shot in Baler, it was during the scene of American soldiers catching some waves and after the filming the crews left their surfboards and that's when the locals awakened their passion for surfing.

Let it go...let it go!
Kite flying competition is highly recommended, I suggest you bring your kites and let it play with the wind! Another wonderful place in Baler that you should not miss is the Dicasalarin Cove in Barangay Zabali. Its white sand beach mingled inseparably with the verdant mountains around and the blue skies, and would make heart beat faster with the richness of the colors of nature!

Colors of nature!

Tourists are welcome to Dicasalarin Cove with an entrance fee of 300 pesos per head but if you're a guest at Costa Pacifica in Sabang, Baler you will only pay 100 pesos. It is a bit pricy for 300 bucks but the experience of getting there is unforgettable. Like getting a view of the cove with the lighthouse at the background which is the most photographed view in Dicasalarin Cove. This breathtaking scenery is best viewed at the main gate of the Dicasalarin Cove where you can get the full view of the lighthouse and the cove.

Taking pictures of the lighthouse under time pressure.
If you want to get nearer with the lighthouse you can go to the highest point of the mountain by stairs which will take only a few minutes before you could reach the summit and you'll see the expanse of the Pacific Ocean and Cape Encanto.

The Modern Baler Lighthouse.



Cape Encanto


It's my second visit to Baler and I can say that my mission in Baler is finished. The place is fast becoming progressive unlike during my first visit last 2013. I just hope that the once naive town wouldn't get chaotic in the coming days or years. I just want to leave a few words to the people who will come to Baler, please give respect to this native land for it has been the home of the noble people. Let's not taint their homeland with rubbish and instead help them improve their lives.

HOW TO GET THERE?
1. By private vehicle coming from Manila, take NLEX exit at Dau, then SCTEX exit at La Paz. Take the road going to Cabanatuan City then follow the signage going to Pantabangan and Baler. Normally it will take 6 hours but if you're speeding maybe it'll take around 4-5 hours but be careful the road is winding.

2. By public transportation, Genesis Bus Lines has a direct route to Baler from Manila with their terminal located along EDSA in Pasay City.

THANK YOU FOR READING AND ENJOY!

Monday, May 18, 2015

Pahiyas Festival - A Thing You Can't Miss

Every 15th day of May, a grand festival is held annually in Lucban. It is located in Quezon Province and at the foot of Mt. Banahaw  which has been considered as a "holy mountain", and certainly the town is undoubtedly gifted with fertile soil which generously gives the townsfolk a bountiful agricultural output. " Pahiyas Festival " is held every year, the word "pahiyas" means ornaments in English, which corresponds with the charming place popular among tourists and that includes myself! Why? Because there is a breezy feeling as soon as you walk along its streets, especially when you see all the colorful decorations along the way, the specialty foods sold on streets, smiling and hospitable Lucbanons inviting tourists to come to their house...everything in that occasion are just pleasant to experience.


Organic ornaments.
The Pahiyas is one of the most celebrated festival in the Philippines and is gaining popularity all over the world due to its extraordinary representation of their products particularly in agriculture. This tradition has been going on since the 1500s, way back when the natives of Lucban, celebrated for their bountiful harvest of rice, fruits and vegetables in honor of their "Anitos". They gather their harvest to partake and drink "tuba" (natural wine from coconut, buri or cabo negro "kaong"). By doing the merriment, they believe to have another fruitful harvest on the following years. And as years passed by, the festival was dedicated to Saint Isidore, when the first church was built in Lucban.

Ginger and kaong (cabo negro) arranged like curtains.
Rice kiping is the symbol of "Pahiyas Festival", it is one of the main attractions during the feast which comes in different designs and colors and are decorated in front of their houses. They make artificial flowers with it or sometimes they make chandeliers out of it! The kiping is derived from the word "Kipi" which means to dehydrate the dough by putting heavy object on it! It was during the Manila-Acapulco trade era, when Capt. Francisco de los Santos and Juan Suarez both from Lucban, made a tour to observe home industries in Mexico which can be applied here in the country for commercial purposes. Since Mang Juan has a knack on making finger foods, he learned the basics of making "tacos" which is popular in Mexico and brought home his knowledge and applied it on rice by trying different ways on how to improve the product until he mastered the art of making "kiping". How smart! Kiping are edible because they're made from rice and water, they're crunchy and fun to eat!

Flower kiping.
Aside from the grand display of kiping on each household a mass and procession in honor of Saint Isidore is celebrated on the said day. A parade of lovely ladies from Lucban, displaying the most fashionable creations of fashion designer using organic materials are paraded in Lucban. The beauty of the ladies and dashing gentlemen were enhanced wearing all those unique dresses in attractive colors and decorations!






Well, houses had their own style of displaying their harvest too. They don't only hang kiping but they also flaunt their harvest in an amazing way that it will make you think how diligent and patient these people are! Like arranging "upo" (bottle gourd), "siling panigang" (green pepper) and tomatoes like curtains!



How about finishing the house wall with all sorts of grains?


Or squash, string beans, and chayote welcoming guests?



Well they also decorate their houses with native hand fans just in case you want to stay cool. Aren't they so creative and so interesting?  And there's so much to see in Lucban!


Well another reason why Lucban is being flocked by tourists, is because of their tasty Lucban longganisa (sausage). Those little red and garlicky sausages with aroma that has a distinctive scent that smells so good! It will make you hungry I swear. It is sold in market and stores in Lucban and other towns nearby. They are usually fried and dipped in vinegar served with fried rice and egg. It can also be grilled and eat them while roaming around the town during the feast!


Another street food which is a best seller in Lucban is the "pilipit" made from mashed squash and dipped in caramelized brown sugar and shaped like a pretzel. It is called pilipit because it's twisted! Hmm, the picture of pilipit always lingers in my mind since I had a taste of it.


Colorful native hats made from "buntal" are also sold in the streets to ease the heat of the sun while walking along Lucban. Buntal hats are made from the fibers of palm trees, which is also one of the livelihood industries in Lucban, they can also be made into slippers, bags and other things.



Well, so much for these, if I would post all my pictures here in my blog, it would take too long before I could finish it, well the best thing is go and visit Lucban, Quezon every 15th of May and watch the spectacular display of the Lucbanons bounty harvest right in front of their houses! Save the date!

HOW TO GET THERE?
1. Lucban is accesible by land via Lucena, take a bus going to Lucena Grand Terminal and ride a jeepney going to Lucban.

2. If you're driving your own vehicle, take SLEX (South Luzon Expressway), exit at Calamba and drive towards Sta. Cruz, Laguna then take Majayjay-Lucban Road via Nagcarlan, Laguna.

NOTE: I would like to acknowledge a friend for lending me some photos.

Thank you for reading.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Ramblers In Villa Pilarosa-Cagbalete's Hideaway

Rumor has it that there is an upcoming tourist destination in Quezon Province, teeming with fine white sand beach, pristine salt water, and a large number of mangroves which prevails over the island. I've read many blogs, saw photos from friends and it seems like I'm already left behind! But anyway, I sought the company of my friends and planned about the trip. We read a blog about a beach resort in the island and pinned a date for this rambling. The island is called Cagbalete Island (cug-buh-leh-teh), located in Mauban, a municipality of Quezon Province.

Petiks. 

And we planned to go to Villa Pilarosa, that we can't wait to see the place because of its captivating photos we saw on a blog. So off we went to Mauban, took the passenger boat at the port and arrived at the resort past noon. The tide was high then but the ankle deep water on the concrete pathway didn't stop us from going. A lady met us just beside this hammock, and said, "Magandang hapon, sino po kayo?" ("Good afternoon, may I know you?"), and afterwards called the owner of the resort and asked the same question. We were all speechless at first, thinking that we would be accommodated at once, but the owner explained that the place is private and a reservation should be made before going to the resort and that they had refused to accept visitors because they are already full. We were kind of getting lost, but despite of the situation the kind owner still let us in and gave us a place to pitch our tent. We were very thankful for her generosity, that was so nice of her.

The pathway leading to the resort during high tide. 

After the tents were settled, our adventure had just begun! We started roaming around to get familiar with the place. The island is verdant with various species of flora and fauna. Old and sturdy mangroves are mostly found along the coast, and a sanctuary to a variety of bird species. In fact, an oriole was nesting atop of the trees where we pitched our tents and thinking we would be a threat to them, they kept on attacking us whenever we move or talk or laugh. They're cranky birds but they're cute.


The cranky oriole.

Birds spying behind leaves.

Late in the afternoon we explored the beach area which was then still submerged with sea water, the mangroves are all over the coasts, big and small. This area is the beach on the left side of the resort but it is not a swimming area but you can walk along the mangroves. It is a suitable place for taking photos. You can find interesting subjects along the coasts.

Not a swimming area.

The sun was about to set and we can't miss it for we have been waiting for this moment and each of us had set our positions onto where we could get the best angle. But the sun was covered with clouds, I was slightly short in time when I arrived that it has almost descended, and just peeking behind Mt. Banahaw, nevertheless the view was still splendid.

Why are you hiding from us Sun?
The fiery sky and ember sea met after sunset and it was so captivating that we can't get out of the water to capture this natural phenomenon, even if it was already getting dark! Isn't that fantastic?


Fiery.

Well, dinnertime came, we feasted on grilled fish which the resort staff willfully prepared for us, some salted eggs and steamed rice. I would like to thank the resort staffs for their kind assistance in providing us all that we need, they all wear smiles and very polite when talking to their guests. Dinner is over we went back to the campsite and planned for the next day's activities. We were anticipating for a sunny day on the next day but it rained in the wee hours of the morning, so the ripples of sand that we were waiting were delayed. You know whatever happens, it can't get away from us for we will patiently wait.


The water starts to subside but it was still raining on the other side of the island. Can you see it?

Patience pays.
Cagbalete Island is gifted with a great extent of mangroves along its coasts, they come in trees, shrubs, palms and ferns. As far as I know, mangroves plays a major role in protecting a landmass from possible water surges that can devastate natural resources and so as with people's lives. So, please let us propagate and preserve mangroves, it is a gift of Mother Nature.

Ped Xing.

Villa Pilarosa is a haven for nature lovers and photographers, there are so many photo opportunities along the beach area and inland as well. The texture of the waves of sands are just perfect accessory to the the big and twisted stems and roots of old mangroves. And it was such a nice feeling to commune with them even if it the sun was hiding, it still projected the subject you want to show.

SWIM!
There are may areas where you can swim, you can choose for your own, just avoid the baby mangroves, it can hurt your feet also. But this one is perfect for swimming. Do you think so?


The line of boats in the photo, takes some tourists on this part to swim, the beach is free from mangroves and it has a long stretch of beach so it can accommodate a lot of tourists.

Baby mangroves sprouting. 

I have a lot of photos to show but my space is getting smaller, I will write again about this place when I go back there. The Villa Pilarosa adventure is another experience that I will truly cherish. Aside from the company of friends who made this trip exciting,  I also want to thank Ma'am Cynthia the resort owner and her staffs for their cordial accommodation, even if we don't have any reservation. Sometimes you meet kind people in places least you expect it and we were in the right place.

HOW TO GET THERE?
1. Cagbalete Island is accessible by land and by water. From Manila, you can take the road going to Tayabas, Quezon Province via SLEX, Pan Philippine Highway. Take the road going to the town of Mauban which is the gateway to Cagbalete Island.

2. Take the big passenger boat bound for Cagbalete Island for 50 pesos fare or you can rent a private boat from the resort.

3. If you prefer the passenger boat, you will disembark at Sabang Port and take another private boat going to the Villa Pilarosa. The fare is negotiable.

4. An overnight stay at the resort is preferable, cottages are available, you can also pitch tent like what we did, just advise the owner if you are going to do so.

For more information you can call Villa Pilarosa at mobile no. 09993663884.
I hope I have provided enough information. Thank you for reading!!

Reminders:
1. Bring food and water.
2. Bring insect repellant and don't forget your sunblock lotion.
3. And DISPOSE YOUR GARBAGE PROPERLY. BRING TRASH BAGS.




Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Immersion In Northern Samar ( Dalupiri Island/Pink Beach )

I hope this would not be the last time that I would write about Northern Samar. There are still so many places to visit over there, white sand beaches, caves to explore, historical structures and if only I could extend my stay there I would do so, but I can't. We stayed in the province for 5 days and we made the most of it. On our fourth day, we prepared for our wandering in the Island of San Vicente. It's a 2 hour boat ride along San Bernardino Strait from Dalupiri Island, and it is best to travel early in the morning when the water current is not yet strong. This body of water for me is very moody, and I've been staring at its movement all the while.The municipality of San Vicente is a group of islands where tourism has a great potential due to its unspoiled white sand beaches and the unique pink beach! There are seven islands that makes up San Vicente, they are the Destacado, Medio, Maragat, Panganoron, Sila and Tarnate. Destacado is the biggest and the mother island and where the town proper is located. Sila Island is the most popular of them all because of its pink sand beach. They call it, "Pink Beach" because that's how it is!

Pink Beach
Please do not expect it to be in hot pink or fuschia pink, like what we did because you'll only get disappointed. The effect of pink sand was because of the red corals that were washed ashore and transformed into sand and mixed with the white sands...so it's pinkish. I believe that it would really turn pink before the sun rises or during sunset, and I guess that would be something extraordinary! Never seen a pink beach in my entire life so we were so curious about it! And we went for it!




You know you'll already in the Pink Beach when you see this signage. It is located in Sila, just an island hop from the main island. There are no public lodging houses in this resort, so if you're planning to go to this beach, you have to bring your own tent and food. But day tour is possible if you're coming from Allen or Dalupiri Island. It is only expensive, because passenger boats going to San Vicente Island are very seldom. There are also trips coming from Bulan, Sorsogon to San Vicente once a week, but I'm not sure about it. If you're coming from Dalupiri Island, the passenger boats from the port offers day tours in Pink Beach and Capul Island for 5 thousand pesos, it is good if you are with a group. There are also passenger boats from Allen port which offers tours in Pink Beach for 5 thousand pesos also.


Corals 

The pink beach in Sila doesn't only boasts about its unusual color, but it also has a spectacular underwater scenery. The presence of corals creates a colorful image just like in aquariums. The nearby islands has also this natural underwater views so do not forget to bring snorkels to make the adventure more fun!

Crow

Sila Island is also a sanctuary to birds which I had a hard time capturing because they are aloof, it must be an interesting place to bird photographers or if you're not, just simply watch them fly and hover from one tree to another. It was too bad that we didn't had the time visit the other islands due to the water condition, the waves are getting rough that's why we have to pack things and go back to Dalupiri Island but I really had a nice time, at least I know that aside from white, gray, black, brown and off-white sand beaches, a pink beach exists and it's here in my Motherland! And you have to see if for yourself! Now, going back to Dalupiri Island.

Dalupiri Island Port
Dalupiri Island is in the Municipality of San Antonio, Northern Samar. It is bounded by San Bernardino Strait in the north and west of Capul Island. Its pride are the white sand coasts and the pristine water around the island. Coconut trees are prominent as well as with lush vegetations. Dalupiri Island was not really in our itinerary, but the waves took us there, never knowing what was awaiting for us. Dalupiri has been our home after a day of  island hopping. Some of the memorable moments I had, were going to the town proper to buy fresh caught fish which were sold along the streets. Bought fresh baked bread, the smell of it was so irresistible that I can't wait to get to the resort so I just sat and ate it on the sidewalk.

Sunset at Dalupiri Island

Chasing sunset on our last day, was one of the most memorable, you know that when you just thought about it suddenly? And went out and just hailed a motorcyle to get you to the other side of the island? It was a great haste and felt joyful as we caught the sun just a minute before it sets! It was truly rewarding!



On our last day, I took a shot of the sunrise before we leave. Dalupiri Island has been our base camp for 2 days and it was a wonderful experience to be in that place and to talk to the locals even if it was just for a while. Until now I can't get over our last wandering in Northern Samar, a truly remarkable place. I have learned a lot of values from the locals that I've met in this trip, they're just simple people yet very generous, and I want to be there again.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Dalupiri Island.
1. If you're coming from Tacloban City, take a bus going to Allen, you can either get off at Victoria (town before Allen), and take a passenger boat at the port for a fare of 30 pesos, it's a 15-minute boat ride.
2. If you're in Allen, go to the port (Allen port) and take a passenger boat for a fare of 50 pesos, it's a 30-minute travel.
3. If you're coming from Matnog, Sorsogon take RORO ferry going to Allen which is the only port you'll end up and take a boat going to Dalupiri in the same port in Allen.

San Vicente Island (Pink Beach)
1. There are passenger boats in Allen, Northern Samar offering tours in San Vicente Island particularly in Pink Beach for 5,000 pesos. It is expensive because there are no passenger boats going to San Vicente except in Bulan, Sorsogon which takes passengers once a week.

2. There are also boat operators in Dalupiri Island which offers day tours in Capul Island and Pink Beach for 5,000 pesos(negotiable).

WHERE TO STAY?
1. There are a number of resorts in Dalupiri Island.

We stayed at Seashore Spring Beach Resort at mobile no. 09177007426 and 09399101536.
Haven of Fun Beach Resort at mobile no. 09177906594 or 09173276594.
Puro Beach Resort at mobile no. 09177900243 or 09152551535

2. Pink Beach Resort. Please contact the number on the signage at mobile no. 09983445508.

Just a few reminders. I suggest that you take the tour when the weather is favorable, the water current gets too strong in a moment that might cause untoward incidents. Well the boat operators knows best when to sail or not, so take their advise. These places are untainted so please do not leave garbages in the area, just take them with you and dispose them properly. Respect the locals.



Friday, April 17, 2015

Immersion in Northern Samar (Capul Island)

The original plan was to go to Biliran Island on our third day, but it didn't happen. The travel from Allen, Samar to Biliran Province is approximately 8 hours and it would consume a lot of time. The night before the third day we had a light conversation with the caretaker (Eddie) of the resort (Villa Veronica) we're staying. He told us stories about the people and places in Northern Samar and mentioned Capul Island. While he was conversing with us I saw the lighthouse in Capul which can be seen from the resort, flickering in the darkness as if inviting me to come and visit it. Eddie's stories was impressive which made us changed our plans and instead go into the heart of Northern Samar and check it out.

San Antonio Island

Early in the morning we packed our things and headed to the town of Victoria, just 30-minute tricycle (three-wheeled passenger vehicle) ride from Allen and stopped at Victoria port to get a boat going to San Antonio Island (aka Dalupiri Island). We negotiated a boat ride with the operator to take us to Capul Island and back to San Antonio Island which will be our base camp for 2 days. We looked for a place to stay in San Antonio Island, ate brunch and at 10:30 am off we went to Capul Island which will take 30 minutes if the water current is calm and 1 hour if the current is not so good. We negotiated and haggled with the boat operator for the Capul Island tour and we had a deal at 2,300 pesos. 

Capul Island
The sea was calm while sailing but as we approach the island whirlpools suddenly came up not just one but several and a big swordfish leaped in the air as if a gesture that we are willingly permitted to come to the island. The boat docked and the locals came to us, all smiling then a man talked to us and asked if we are on tour, he lead us to his "habal-habal" (motorcycle). And wow the "habal-habal" can carry four passengers plus the driver and there's five of us in a single motorcycle! Well anyway, he took us to an old church (Roman Catholic), which is the one of the main attraction in the island.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Church

The church of Capul was built during the Spanish era in honor of St. Ignatius de Loyola in 1781, the first church built on the same site on 1596 was made from hard wood and nipa roofs but was demolished by Moro pirates in 1615. And in 1781, Fr. Mariano Valero, restored the church and built a stone fortress to increase defense against Moro attacks. The architecture is a classic representation of  a church fortress during the Spanish period.


Another place of interest in the island is the Spanish lighthouse, Punta Capul, situated in the northwestern corner of Samar facing San Bernardino Strait. The lighthouse is a historical landmark built under the Spanish regime and was designed by Guillermo Brockman in 1896. The US Army Corps of Engineers completed the structure. This is the same lighthouse that I saw while we were in Allen, Samar and I am so lucky to come by knowing that it is located in a place which I wasn't expecting to go to and I was so delighted. Punta Capul will be my seventh old Spanish lighthouse that I have seen in the Philippines.

Punta Capul
And at the far end of the lighthouse is the view deck which unfolds the splendid view of San Bernardino Strait and Mt. Bulusan (boo-loo-sun). We were there on high noon, the scorching heat of the sun was burning and hurting my skin but the view numbed my senses as I saw the vastness of heaven and earth. The feeling was indescribable.


The view on the right side from where I am standing.


The view of the terrifying waves as it blows hard on the rocks at the end of the view deck.

Steep area, do not dive.

Capul is a small town in the heart of Northern Samar, its original name was Abak and the locals speaks Inabaknon. A unique dialect spoken only by the Capuleños, instead of Waray which is spoken by the natives of Samar. According to local folklore the name Capul was derived from Acapulco during the peak of Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade. The island serves as a shelter for ships looking forward to favorable winds and currents.

Chicken cooked in coconut milk, dinuguan, and sweet and sour fish.

Before I end I would like to thank the people of Capul Island for their warm reception, especially the driver of the motorcycle/tour guide, who cordially invited us to have lunch in his house. It's kind of extraordinary for us knowing that we are strangers, his invitation is just straight from the heart that it can't be denied. The barrio fiesta was going on that day and his wife served us delicious food in the manner that we are truly special to them. They lived a simple life, their house may only have few parts and features but their hearts are lavish.

HOW TO GET THERE?
1. There is a pump boat from Victoria, Samar just a few minutes away from Allen, going to San Antonio Island which takes 20 minutes and from there you can hire a boat going to Capul Island for a negotiated rent.
2. There is also a passenger boat in Allen Port which takes passengers to Capul Island which leaves in the afternoon and will go back to Allen Port the next day, so staying overnight is advised. There are homestays in the island, ask the locals and they will help you.
3. When in Capul Island there are "habal-habal" which takes tourists around the island.

REMINDERS:
1. Bring food and water.
2. Respect the locals and do not leave your garbage in the island.
3. Enjoy!

Thank you for reading.