Island-hopping with a stormbringer

horror movies and sci-fi thrillers — from

Here in Palawan, the

ocean is startling. Green near the beach,

it dramatically gets blue to forewarn deeper waters. A poet would describe it as ‘moving

between waters.’

horse figurines, palm readings, Spanish

snorkeling, fishing and — I kid you not Island, Starfish Island and Pandan Island.

We make it to Luli and Starfish Islands. The sun is

We finish lunch and then walk briskly to the beach. The

first time I’ve experienced how warm ocean water is;

Palawan wanderings: Rain on your Puerto Princesa parade? No matter. Here are the images that will make the trip such wonder — décor at Gypsy’s Lair, the beach at Pandan and Luli Islands, and the visual, soulful delights at Hotel Centro.