Stoked on the Sun

Sunset everyday in my new home. <3

Everyday is a day to fall in love with here in Palawan. In the morning I'm always hyped to get out of bed that I instinctively wake up at 5 am. Without an alarm clock. I walk around town by 6, and watch the imposing limestone cliffs slowly come on fire. The rest of the day is an adventure, and comes to a close with the pretty sun dunking behind islands and islets in the horizon.

Each week I spend 3 to 4 days buried in reading and writing, and the rest of the week exploring by bike or on foot all the secret (and sacred) spots to hang out in the island. I still can't believe I'm here. A year ago, this was nothing but a dream. And now I'm here, not just for a vacation, but to settle down and live that dream. I'm carving my little perfect life, and this small town may be the best place to do that.

El Nido is busy this peak season though. Stupid of me not knowing it's peak season when I moved here. No matter how near or far I scouted for an apartment to rent long-term, all effort has been futile. In the meantime I'm staying at a hostel beside Art Cafe, just a stone's throw away to the nearest beach. If I don't find a place to settle down in a month or two, I might check out the more quiet Coron.

// 06 Feb 2017