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jennie · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 03:45 PM

Philippines - Puerto Princessa Subterranean River National Park is known famously as the Palawan Underground River. It was declared as a world heritage site and is now in the running for the new seven wonders of the world..

we reached it by riding a pump boat..the mouth of the underground river awaits at the end of the monkey trail..(the tourist guide warned us about the monkeys cause they are known to grab tourist bags..but I was more apprehensive about my camera..lol..)

the river stretch up to 8 km but only 4 km of which is navigable ..(only two bancas were allowed inside..one going in and one going out..and we have to wait for our turn..guess what we did? Take pictures of course..i even have one with the monkeys..haha..)

the entrance is engulfed by stalactites which are surprisingly colorful..almost abstract..(it was very dark inside and the only source of light is a kerosene lamp..and a makeshift spotlight..the guide keeps splashing the water and jokingly tells us that the splashes are made by water snakes..which drew nervous laughter from us..yikes..)

we navigated the river for almost an hour..the rock formations, stalactites and stalagmites were quite remarkable and well-preserved (it was too dark to get decent pictures but i am trying to salvage some of them)...i thought my eyes would hurt a little upon emerging but the lush greenery outside is cool to the eyes..

Hayward Taylor · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 03:49 PM

Hi Jennie - what a wonderful journey .. beautiful photos and a well researched documentary to go with them ... excellent

Preacherman · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 03:53 PM

Thank you Jennie. These are truly amazing shots. What a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Our planet has so much to offer and we have such little time to see it, but at least your photo's give us all a taste of your part of the world. God bless. PAUL

jennie · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 03:54 PM

tnx Hayward! hey! you have a new avatar! i almost didnt recognized you..

jennie · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Preacherman

Thank you Jennie. These are truly amazing shots. What a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Our planet has so much to offer and we have such little time to see it, but at least your photo's give us all a taste of your part of the world. God bless. PAUL

tnx Paul..DPS members have shared their beautiful sceneries too..i am just glad and proud to share mine..

dvetter · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:15 PM

Jennie, these are beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing

equilution · #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:22 PM

Great shots, Jennie! I REALLY like the wooden path. Excellent composition! Thanks for sharing.

Jim

macrobaby · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:25 PM

What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

jennie · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dvetter

Jennie, these are beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing

you were asking for some of Philippine sceneries..voila!

i'll post some of Cebu too..as it is closer to your heart..

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Originally Posted by equilution

Great shots, Jennie! I REALLY like the wooden path. Excellent composition! Thanks for sharing.

Jim

..m glad to hear that..i thought the wooden path would make a good starting point into the journey towards the underground river..(this is the one thing decent from my shot 'coz i was looking around for the monkeys..my lil point is all that i have!!!)

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Originally Posted by macrobaby

What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

thx macrobaby..it was indeed beautiful..i could only do so much with the picture..it is best experienced..