UPDATE: I went there March 2014 for a work related reason. I discovered much more about the history and tragic incidents in the island. It's truly historic that some present day issues was an offshoot of what happened here 46 years ago. The Mindanao Garden of Peace is an addition to the attraction. The food never failed me once.
Island. Ruins. History.
I had been planning to visit Corrigedor Island since 2010. By then I am really fortunate because I got a discounted deal from Deal Grocer. I only paid a Php1,100 for the Day Tour Package from an original Php 2,200. I purchased the voucher and called Sun Cruises to book my adventure ALONE.
My fascination with the ruins, old buildings, cemeteries and quite or isolated places was one of my reasons for visiting the island. Though the island wasn't much of an isolated place because of tourists, it's history is truly remarkable as it witnessed the invasion from Japanese forces in World War II.
While waiting for the boarding time, I got a perfect view to capture the Manila Bay Skyline.
Upon the vessels arrival at the Island, I felt the feeling of being infinite. The feeling that was like "finally I am here". And as I step my foot on the land I had felt the excitement of the adventure. It pays being stuck in Manila with all the stress and pressure from work. That's the thing about feeling like your freedom was abridged. That after everything, I felt freedom and relief.
The whole experience with the tour was exceptional. I get to see the barracks and ruins I'm dying to see, get a fresh breeze of air in the island, capture great shots and memories and getting to experience bits and pieces of the great perhaps of this life. It is indeed worthwhile to live and exist in this world... with drawbacks.
It was just sad that you can see a lot of garbage polluting the island. Our tour guide says that this garbage shit came from Manila Bay and doubles when there is typhoon. Poor Manila. The polluted, absorbed and corrupt Manila.
The tour was wonderful and worth it. I have never imagined there's a lot to discover in Corrigedor and a day will not be enough to explore the island. So if you can find time, Corrigedor must be on your list.
You can check the details here: http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/
Photos for you guys!
