A Visit to Hundred Islands

When I told my Korean students that I went to Hundred Islands last week, they have this confused look and asked, "Why is the name 'hundred islands?" "Because, literally, it has hundred islands in that place" I replied. They nodded in agreement when I showed them the pictures. 



Hundred Islands is one of the famous tourist destinations in the Philippines. If you want to know more about it, please click this link: http://www.philippinetouristattractions.com/hundred-islands/





Last Saturday, I went to Hundred Islands with my co-workers and Korean students. I knew it's far, but I didn't expect it would be that far. It was a 5-6 hour drive. We departed at 1:45 a.m. and got there at around 8 in the morning. Here's a tip: When you rent a van, make sure that the driver knows how to get to Hundred Islands. We lost our way. We kept on asking where Hundred Islands were. That explained why it took us so long. 





Here are some of our pictures:











Sunrise or sunset? We were still on the road. I was in the van when I took this one. It's a beautiful sunrise. This is what  I like when I travel early morning  - I get to catch this. I can hardly see this in the city.

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We passed by a fish market on our way there, hence we decided to buy some fish for our lunch. 

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Finally, we're here.It's time for island hopping. Can't wait!!! Actually, we're so excited to get out of the van because we wanted to stretch our cramped bodies. We've been stuck inside for over 5 hours. Muscle pains!!! Agh!

[caption id="attachment_20" align="aligncenter" width="300"]taking a groufie with friends. happy that finally we got take in the beautiful sight that awaits us. taking a groufie with friends. happy that finally we got to take in the beautiful sight that awaits us.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_21" align="alignnone" width="225"]at the view deck area. one of my travel mates really counted the islands whether it is indeed a hundred or not. at the view deck area. one of my travel mates really counted the islands whether it is indeed a hundred or not.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_22" align="alignnone" width="225"]we were all starving. busy preparing for brunch. We stayed at Main Island for lunch. we were all starving. busy preparing for brunch. We stayed at Main Island for lunch.[/caption]

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after the delicious lunch, I hurried to swim in the waters. Actually, I dunno how to swim.

[caption id="attachment_27" align="alignnone" width="300"]with the gang at Children's Island. This was the last island we visited. with the gang at Children's Island. This was the last island we visited.[/caption]

Yes, it was a long drive, but it's all worth it.

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