The Philippine Glaucoma Society held its planning session in Coron, Busuanga, Palawan last March 5-7, 2009. It was the first time I have visited Palawan, and it is really a beautiful place.
The plane trip from Manila to Busuanga was approximately 45 minutes. Busuanga has its own new airport. This place is located North of Palawan, quite far from the main city of Puerto Prinsesa. Because of its rich diving sites, it has become one of the popular tourist spots in the country. From the airport, our group was fetched to be billeted to a resort. Most of the roads are still not cemented but numerous construction areas denote progress on this islands.
The places to visit there are the picturesque coral islands offshore, the crystalline waters of the different lakes and the different dive sites. I was able to dip to a saltwater hot springs, quite an experience. We also went up to hilltop wherein a giant cross is located, all hundreds of steps along the way.
Coron is also near the Calauit Animal Sanctuary, wherein animals imported from Africa were put by an influential politician, to be his private zoo. Some of our group went there but I did not go anymore. I miss my kids and my wife. Maybe someday, we will go there as a group.
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