We
had an early start for our 2nd day in Pangasinan. Our itinerary for
the day is the island hopping at the Hundred Islands in Alaminos. From Lingayen,
Pangasinan we ride a bus going to Alaminos for more than an hour. The buses in
Pangasinan are mostly non-airconditined, old and rusty, but the good thing
about it is that you can feel a very provincial vibe. Upon reaching the town
proper of Alaminos you need to ride a tricycle that will bring you to Lucap Wharf which will be your drop off point going to the Hundred Islands. Upon reaching the wharf, you will need to register
at their office and they will accommodate you for your banca and guide.
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| Lucap Wharf |
An
important thing to remember when travelling to Hundred Islands is to travel
light. Bring only the necessity. Not all the islands have cottages where you
can leave your things; most islands don’t even have a restroom. As much as
possible bring lots of water, an umbrella, a sunblock and your towel. There are
islands that are exposed to the scorching heat of the sand and have no
available shades. Assign on your group on who will be bringing the food, water,
umbrella, etc.
Our
very first stop for the Hundred Island tour is the Governor’s Island. This
Island offers a beautiful bird’s eye view of the different islands. But before
you can enjoy the wonderful scenery, you must first trek the island. At the
middle of your climb you will already feel exhaustion, and sweat already
streaming down your whole body. You will also need your umbrella upon reaching
the top, since the heat of the sun will welcome you immediately. But all of
these will be erased once you saw the beautiful scenery. The Governors Island
is also the location of the house used by Big Brother Philippines aside from
the one in Quezon City.
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| our boat at the shore of Governor's Island |
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| bird's eye view form Governor's Island |
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| The house used for Pinoy Big Brother |
The
Children’s Island is another island being sought by travelers. It has shallow
water perfect for children, but it has rocks and the sand is not fine. It also
has cottages, restrooms and small sari-sari stores that can cater to the needs
of travelers. This island is always packed with people, and you will find it
hard to find an available spot.
Another
Island that is suitable for beach bummer is the Quezon Island. The island is ideal
for campers and picnickers. We did not go to this Island as we can see from
afar that it was crowded.
Another island where we dropped by is Cuenca Island. This island
is not suitable for swimming as this is actually a cave. This island is popular
for traveler because of the different rock formation inside the cave. The cave
also offers a good view of the other islands.
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| the cave at Cuenca Island |
Not all the islands can be explored, like the
Turtle Island, Bat Island and Lonely Island to name a few because they don’t have a shore where the banca can land and the Lonely Island is very far away. You can ask your guide and boatman to bring you to islands that is suitable for swimming and with less people.
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| The Bat Island |
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| Turtle Isalnd |
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| Unnamed and Undiscovered Islands |
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| traversing the sea |
Aside from the Hundred Islands, tourists can also enjoy the
different souvenirs that the town of Alaminos can offer. The Count Hundred
Islands monument at the Lucap Wharf is also an eye-catcher for tourists.
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| Count Hundred Island Monument |
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