Palau, Micronesia: Hotels, Museums and Dolphins (Day 1)




May 31, 2006. Got an unexpected assignment to write about Palau on Asian Spirit's new Manila-Davao-Palau route, so happily I went on the 2-day, 3-night tour, especially since this country is supposed to be among the best dive spots in the world.


First day, I backed out from the dive =( because I had to look at the other tourist spots. And these are what I saw. You think these were worth missing the dives at the Blue Hole and Blue Corner?

Comments

  1. Alistair IsraelJune 5, 2006 at 3:59 AM

    I envy you.

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  2. Jeneen GarciaJune 5, 2006 at 4:03 AM

    You should. Mwehehehehe!

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  3. Elisabeth BaumgartJune 5, 2006 at 4:37 AM

    I love dolphins! Where exactly is this?

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  4. Camille VillasinJune 5, 2006 at 6:11 AM

    wow!!beautiful pictures jeneen...inggit ako..=(

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  5. Leland PasionJune 5, 2006 at 8:32 AM

    Brilliant work, Jeneen. Good job on the assignment! Congratulations!

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  6. karm zJune 5, 2006 at 2:45 PM

    thankz jeneen.. nice family picz !

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  7. kitty galoreJune 5, 2006 at 3:01 PM

    ka cute... suya ko... =p

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  8. Crisanto CayonJune 5, 2006 at 9:20 PM

    worth missing the dive indeed, even for the meantime... pero I know nga nisisid gihapon ka! kaw pa! Princess of the Sea!

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  9. Crisanto CayonJune 5, 2006 at 9:21 PM

    pang model! hahahah

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  10. Jemi AquinoJune 5, 2006 at 10:17 PM

    WOW.
    it seems to be a place where you would definitely fit in.
    aren't you so glad to be you? =)

    HUGS,
    jemi

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  11. angie nellasJune 6, 2006 at 1:45 AM

    wow! nindot na pics...nindot na place...grand tour jud ni jeneen! Suya ko :D

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  12. angie nellasJune 6, 2006 at 1:45 AM

    hahahah..lingaw ni da! Nganong wala man tay ingon ani sa Pinas sa?

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  13. Cathy PerezJune 7, 2006 at 3:37 AM

    Oh God, kanindot!

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  14. Cathy PerezJune 7, 2006 at 3:39 AM

    si b1 ug b2? hehehe!

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  15. Jeneen GarciaJune 7, 2006 at 3:59 AM

    This is at Dolphins Pacific, in Palau's Rock Islands. It's the largest dolphin research facility in Asia, and the best thing about it is it's right on the water! they didn't have to build pools.

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  16. Jeneen GarciaJune 7, 2006 at 4:03 AM

    thanks, leland. actually, haven't done the assignment yet hehe. deadline for my article is on monday =P

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  17. Jeneen GarciaJune 7, 2006 at 4:06 AM

    just look at my next album ;-)

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  18. Jeneen GarciaJune 7, 2006 at 4:08 AM

    next time, angie, tour of jetafe na pud ha? =)

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  19. Jeneen GarciaJune 7, 2006 at 4:24 AM

    it WAS beautiful there. imagine a city right in the middle of these beautiful islands, made even more beautiful because i didn't have to pay for anything hehe. all i can say is, i'm truly blessed =)

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  20. Bugoy Traveler PHJune 8, 2006 at 8:50 AM

    whoaaa! im officially envious =)

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  21. lalie zafraJune 10, 2006 at 12:13 AM

    hahahahhha! ogobs na lang dyud if dili maka follow ani.

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  22. lalie zafraJune 10, 2006 at 12:24 AM

    i love dolphins!!!! wwwaaaahhhh gi dalhan ta ko nimo jen.ok ra usa kabook.hehehehehe

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  23. lalie zafraJune 10, 2006 at 12:28 AM

    i want to hug the dolphin!

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