I'm not exactly organized when it comes to creating an itinerary, I just take note of places I want to visit and just do whatever once I'm there, the trip to Biri was no exception. I just noted down the rock formations namely: Magasang, Macadlaw, Magsapad, Puhunan, Caranas, and Belat.
The excitement died down when we touched down on Catarman airport. The airport was a mess to say the least. Dilapidated walls, cracked floors, poor lighting, and no concrete landing strip. And to top it all off the weather was bad with dark skies and strong winds. Everything pointed to a disaster but still my friend and I soldiered on.
The one hour, P50 jeep ride to Lavezares was uneventful but the boat ride to Biri was an adventure in itself. We paid P100 to the boatman and boarded a fishing boat to cross the open seas. The winds were lashing and the waves rocking the boat up and down. Salt water splashed on our faces as we braved the seas to get to paradise.
We finally touched down at Sto. Nino port in Biri Island, we headed to our hotel Biri Dive Resort. After resting for a few hours we decided to go to the rock formations.
Biri Dive Resort
Pay the P50 Tourism Fee before visiting the rock formations
I thought that we would regret visiting the rock formations at this time because of the poor weather, but upon reaching the site, we realized braving the seas and overcoming the bad weather was definitely worth it.
Belat Lake
Belat Lake
Belat Lake
Belat Lake
Belat Lake
I could not stop taking pictures of the place, it was just picturesque and raw. Only God and nature could have created this place. The natural grooves and formations of the rocks and landscapes were formed by the fierce waves, wind, and tectonic activity that took place for more than millions of years. Despite the poor weather and bad lighting, the rock formations of Belat, Puhunan, and, Caranas still managed to instill awe in me.
The different rock formations reminds me of a sci-fi novel wherein the author describes an alien planet. The different rock formations are the masterpieces of nature. Its shapes are abstract and leaves plenty for the imagination.
After visiting the iconic Belat Lake we moved to the other rock formations on the other side.
Magasang Rock
The intense winds and waves created a spectacular show of nature's rawness and fury. After a few hours we decided to call it a day since the tide was rising and the winds still blowing intensely. Biri Island's rock formations are definitely a sight to behold, I hope that I could return with better weather to take in the natural and raw beauty of this place.
