Following the wedding, many family members and I went for a four day holiday to Puerto Princesa on the island of Palawan. This island is an ecological sanctuary where animals as well as the environment are carefully protected. We began our stay by visiting a crocodile farm! Our next stop was a botanical garden which included a model of a traditional indigenous village. We watched as two young men made a fire, played musical instruments and then introduced us to their albino python.
Over the next three days we went to the underground river and caves, where we were greeted by a monitor lizard and very curious monkeys. Snorkeling, eating lots of fresh, local seafood and island hopping were also part of the fun! I was introduced to lots of delicious local food and a wonderful dessert, halo-halo. The best part of all was laughing and being welcomed as part of the family!