PhilippinesMonkey Point14°22’39” N 120°36’33” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We visited the Spanish lighthouse on Topside. It is one of the oldest landmarks in Corregidor first lit in 1853. Souvenir shops is also available on the area.
PhilippinesMonkey Point14°22’39” N 120°36’33” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
From a afar we can see Battery Geary. Our tour guide said it was a battery of eight 13-ton, 12 inch mortars. Defiladed in a hollow on Corregidor's Southern coast it was well protected from JapaneseRead more
PhilippinesMonkey Point14°22’39” N 120°36’33” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
The locals believe that this is where Gen. McArthur departed Corregidor from. On the other side are the trees planted by the people who organize their tree planting in the island.
PhilippinesCorregidor Island14°22’58” N 120°34’37” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
We had our lunch at La Playa Restaurant in Corregidor Inn. I sat beside the window to see the breathtaking view of the island while eating my meal. I was starving. The food was good. We were given anRead more
PhilippinesMonkey Point14°22’39” N 120°36’33” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
This garden was built as memorial to the Japanese soldiers who served and died on the island during World War II.
PhilippinesMonkey Point14°22’39” N 120°36’33” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
One of the main stops for the Corregidor Day Tour is the sprawling Flipino Heroes Memorial. Fourteen murals depicting heroic battles fought by Filipinos from the 15th century up to the present day.
PhilippinesMonkey Point14°22’39” N 120°36’33” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
The Malinta Tunnel is the last stronghold of the joint Philippine and American military prior to the Japaneses takeover during World War II, it is now home to an audio-visual presentation of theRead more
PhilippinesNational Capital Region14°34’52” N 120°59’33” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
It was time to to go home. We passed by Corregidor San Jose Chapel but we didn't go down. And back to our boat. At exactly 2:30pm we left Corregidor Island to Manila.
PhilippinesSan Jose14°32’14” N 120°58’47” E
July 1, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
My solo day trip to Corregidor was so much fun and enriching. It was like a History Class. I was glad I did come back again and see the island.
Arrived at Esplanade on a sunny afternoon and decidedRead more
PhilippinesEstero de Tripa de Gallena14°35’8” N 120°59’38” E
July 13, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Waiting for bus to Vigan here in Partas Bus Terminal in Pasay City. We will leave at 8:30PM and it will be an 8 hour bus ride. The only problem is I can't sleep when I travel but I'll try to take aRead more
