Wayfarer The beauty of the Hundred Islands Story by Tania Moffat, photos by Gayl Punzalan


The rugged beauty of the Hundred Island National Park, located north of Manila, Philippines. H A view of the islands on approach. 50 • Summer 2016


op aboard an outrigger for a memorable island trip. Visitors will be swept away by the breath- taking views and variety of islands to explore in the Hundred Islands National Park. Tis pro-


tected area is located in the province of Pangasinan in the Northern Philippines. Tere are 124 islands covering 1,844 hectares at low tide


and 123 islands at high tide. Many of them are simply little bits of land, while others have intact cave systems to explore or hilly terrain that is ideal for hiking and camping. Te islands, believed to be over two million years old, are ancient coral formations that have become exposed due to the low- ering sea level. Teir peculiar shapes have been molded by the ocean waves. One of the most stunning things you will


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