We saw this bull grazing on the side of the road near the Iwahig Penal Colony and jumped out of the motorcar for a few quick shots.
We visited the endangered Philippine crocodiles at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center in Puerto Princessa City. Experts believe there may be less than 100 remaining in the wild today. The Wildlife Center maintains a crocodile farm, where the reptiles are bred and protected. We recommend a visit here to also see the baby crocs, and other exotic wildlife such as the bearded pig and Palawan porcupine.
We were lucky to spot an egret wading by a pond close to the Iwahig Penal Colony in Puerto Princessa City. Palawan is known as a birdwatcher's paradise with it's variety of tropical birds.
Here is a fun video we put together from our day at the ostrich farm. This was the first place we visited after arriving in Port Barton, marking the beginning of our trip. Hope you'll find it as amusing as we do!
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The island watch dog at Exotic Island, Port Barton, Palawan
Ever watch The Swiss Family Robinson and was curious to see how an ostrich runs in real life? Well in San Vicente, you might just get the opportunity to if you just ask Andy. Andy Caratao is the caretaker at the local Ostrich Farm and knows how to get these birds into action. Mysterious and almost mythical, ostriches are a fascinating paradox to witness, with their long limbs, tall stature, and large, feathery bodies. When we first arrived, we visited the Brooder House, home of the 1 month old baby ostrich chicks. What an adorable sight! The chicks have ample room to run around and interact with us as we were introduced into their playpen. It was an experience we will never forget! Afterwards we ventured on to feed the adult ostriches and watched how these birds of a very peculiar feather run at astonishing speeds. Check out the Ostrich Farm when you're in San Vicente, and it will be a highly entertaining afternoon, spend it with the largest and possibly most amusing birds on the planet!
Today we took a banca boat from Port Barton to nearby San Vicente and decided to visit the local Dairy Farm. What an adventure it was! We hired two motorcycle guides, strapped our gear to the bikes, and took off on the rocky terrain. It was an exihilerating 45 minute ride on a gritty, dirt road. Whizzing past forests, rice fields and even an ocean view, we finally arrived at the 420 hectares (over 1,037 acres) of cow pasture. The panoramic landscape is a breathtaking sight, with pastures that stretch out as far as the eye can see. With just over 130 cows, the animals have ample space to roam and graze.
Here they produce the signature San Vincente milk. The cows are herded in shifts for the daily feeding and milk pumping. After witnessing the process, we were invited to taste the fresh milk. We were not disappointed, it was one of the most flavorful and creamiest glasses of milk we've ever tasted. It was definitely worth the trip and we highly recommend this for those who love adventure and want to explore some local culture.
On our way back one of our motorbikes had a flat tire. Luckily, we were close enough to the farm that the tire was fixed within an hour and we made it back to our boat by sundown.
