Sunday, February 28, 2010

Zambales Experience 4 Camara, Capones

1. Camara - it is a rocky island located on the right side if your facing the sea. Try to look at it's southern end and you will se a rock formation that looked like a face (seriously!)
It has a small islet on the right which is basically a huge rock formation. During low tides, mostly in the morning they are connected by a land bridge and can be reached by foot. The water is usually ankle to knee high. Try to be careful because these rocks are covered with sea weeds which made them slippery and some have pointed ends so better yet wear your flip flops. During high tide, try not to brave (or better yet be stupid) enough to cross it because the waves here are awfully strong and you will be wiped out. You can find a cool cave like structure on the east side of the island. Also, try to climb atop, its a bit hard but the view will definely take you away. Try to be careful and do your best not to step on mounds of huge red ants, their bites will make you cry. The sand around this island is really rough. It's like mashed corals and small rocks. The water is blue. Try not to swim too far because the slope of the seabed is noticeably bad. The waves are really strong as well as the under current. There are also some loose rocks because of rock slides.

2. Capones - I don't have to much to say about it because I spend a short time on this Island. The water is like that of Camara and the sand as well. You need to hike the hill in order to reach the old light house facing South China Sea.

Camara islet


Camara islet, low tide


Camara sand


Capones (left) and Camara (right)

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