DISCOVERING THE SHELTERED BEAUTY OF PADJI ISLAND| | #LakwatsaniIntoy Diary 002 |

Have you experience when you travel into an island and at your first glance when you approaching the area, it did not sustain your expectation? But when you are in the island, it gave you a surprise; a stunning and unforgettable view?. Well , it happened to me in PADJI ISLAND.

Hello Hiver's welcome to my #LakwatsaniIntoy Diary 002 | Discovering the sheltered beauty of Padji Island.

Padji island, also known as Chocolate Hills island, is one of the underrated island in Cebu Philippines. It is an isolated private island located in Daanbantayan Cebu.

Have you been here?

HOW TO REACH PADJI ISLAND?

From Maya Port Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines you will ride a boat (the cost will depend on the size of boat you will rent). In just 10 minutes you will arrive in the island. (Even in the Port you will see already the island).

In Maya Port Tourism Office you need first to list your name and pay for Tourism fee for 75 pesos only.

WHY SHELTERED BEAUTY?

As I said earlier, my first glance did not sustain my expectation. I critique at early time even without knowing what is in the island.(in my mind; ok another mountain island in the middle of the sea 😅). Honestly , Yes..... "I judge the book by its cover". But I didn't pinned that judgement unless I know everything. (I think it's normal to have first impression ? 🙃).

Going to Padji Island actually is not part of our itinerary for our travel in MALAPASCUA ISLAND.( which you also need to watch out on my next #LakwatsaniIntoy Diary).

We were just passing by the Padji island en route to Malapascua last May 2021. Its like normal Mountain island in the sea, not so attractive nor inviting to by passers to come over. So I'm not expecting so much when we did this side trip.

That thought really slapped me when I arrived in the island (hahaha). Just looked at the stunning pictures below. The Hidden stunning view of the island will really amaze you.

This time the slapped in my face start hitting me when we are in the perimeter of the island. And the only word in my head is just WOW! WOW! WOW!.

My crazyness to the island got higher when we climbed up and look downed were we start.

This view really captured me and made me love the island. The tropical vibe and the clear water of the ocean made me crazy hahaha.The image to my eyes is pinned to my mind that I will never forget.

It is stunning right?

I did not expect they have this one. I did not know what they called it, but I think it is really nice to have a morning coffe in this area.

Camping on this island seemed great. What do you think?

Look at the view were the sky and the ocean meet each other. It really amazing right?

The cliff is located in the northern part of the island. Me and my friends enjoyed this area. The cliff make another world in the island.

The side trip had a limited time only. We didn't explore throughly the island, we are just in the other side of it. We did not go to the highest part of the mountain where the light house is located. (I really want to go in the light house maybe in my next visit I definitely go their)

After exploring the island, we just soaked and enjoy the clear water first before heading home.

The island is under development. I think they will open it to travellers soon when the development was finished. (glad we came before it finished, because they don't put an entrance fee yet.... Yes it's free.)

I think even it has an entrance fee. The scenic view make it worth it.

The stunning beauty of Padji Island slapped me with my wrong thought's. It teach me not to judge and put conclusion on something, unless you know everything about it.

That's it for my #LakwatsaniIntoy Diary 002. Hoping you like it and learn something. Thank you for dropping by and following my Hiventure.