Added to travel list: Calanggaman Island
About two weeks ago I came across some photos on Facebook of Calanggaman (or Kalanggaman) Island that definitely caught my eye. Curious, I looked it up and found out that it's just an hour away by boat from Palompon, Leyte, which in turn, is less than an hour's drive from Ormoc City where I partly grew up. So shame on me. The island is also accessible from Bogo City or Malapascua Island in Cebu province although the boat ride takes a little longer. According to photographer-blogger Gerry Ruiz , Calanggaman is still a relatively bare island. Except for a public restroom and some kiosks, there are still no facilities around. No electricity or provisions for accommodation either. Being part of Palompon, the island is managed by its local government that has also stationed a police team there for round-the-clock security. I was so enamored by what I saw and read that I've added Calanggaman to my travel list. The only drawback for My Bibe and I, however, is the "normall...