El Nido escape
Sorry for the lack of updates. I went on a starch- sugar- cholesterol – fat- fused trip to Iloilo, and it took some time to burn it off my system.
Before I post the reason why I waddle now, I want to continue on to my El Nido entry to burn off the remaining calories. 
Miniloc Island is the recond resort under El Nido Resort’s belt. It’s more laidback, with a sleepy-like quality to it.
Miniloc Island
Below that shallow pier, is a fantastic world composed of Nemos, Dorys, Jackfishes, and assorted coral fish! A few flippers away is a diving spot which enables its visitors to get up close with walls composed of shimmering silver fishes, and huge bored-looking fish, and scaly whatnots.
Miniloc's snorkeling area
I’ve discovered I’m no water baby though, as I panicked before I reached the planned 20-feet descent. 
Lunch was held at Entalula Island. I can see why our hosts brought us there. The sand was powdery white, and it felt like a completely different world.
Entalula Island
I had the chance to try the Hobie Cat here. If you’ve tried windsurfing before, the idea is similar, except multiply that ten times over. It’s an exhilirating sport, not for the faint of heart, or for those without a sense of humor. Point taken:
Me to Instructor: (uneasily) kuya, may tumaob na ba dito?
Instructor: oo naman, madalas (of course, most of the time)
Me: *gulp*
Instructor: Pag hindi nakikinig ang turista, o mali ang pagdistribute ng weight talagang tataob (If the tourist doesn’t follow instructions, or we don’t distribute the weight correctly, then yeah, we’ll capsize)
Me: *dutifully follows instructor*
hehe.
Lunch was delicious, not just because of the food, but come on, a picnic lunch in a semi-private island?!
Lunch
Lunch was composed of grilled squid, tuna, beef, pasta, salad, and cookies we couldn’t get enough of.
PARTING SHOT:
Charlie!
Meet Charlie! The adorable son of one of our companions. He took a tumble later in the sand, and he didn’t even cry out even though his whole face was covered with sand!
Anyhoo, El Nido is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places you can ever visit in the Philippines! It exceeds all expectations of a paradise. I would have to point out though, that this isn’t a place for those who’s looking for a bit of nightlife. There’s Boracay for that. But if you want to enjoy nature in luxury, then this is the place to go to.
Must-visits and activities in El Nido:
1) Lounging in Lagen Island
2)Diving in Miniloc
3)Lunching in Entalula Island
4)Going for a dip at the sandbar of Snake Island
5)Visiting the Lagoons
6)Caving
And much much more!
For more information on El Nido Resorts, visit www.elnidoresorts.com.
