Puerto Galera

Another long weekend with the second of three national holidays here in the Philippines. This time it was a regional holiday, one for Laguna where IRRI is based.

A trip was booked to go to Puerto Galera a beach resort about four hours away. A three hour drive by bus and one hour across the bay from Batangas to Puerto Galera. A short tricycle ride to our hotel followed. Weather was beautiful and Talipanan’s white sand beaches were a real treat. Finally, a chance for an Irish man to upgrade from farmers tan to full body tan!!

Talipanan Beach

Saturday was spent relaxing on the beach working on the skin tone and Sunday resulted in a glorious thirty minute hike to Talipanan waterfall. Very refreshing and enjoyable!

Talipanan Waterfall (Struggling there a little!!)

Nice weekend away and another opportunity to see more of the Philippines natural beauty. It sure is a country with hidden gems!!

Sunset at Talipanan Beach, Puerto Galera