BAYBAY, PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN

Not about to be left behind, the city of Puerto Princesa also came up with its own version of the famous "Baywalk" along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Located only a few blocks away from the Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Plaza Cuartel, "Baybay", as the place is locally known,  is fast becoming a favorite destination among the city residents as well as from the whole Palawan province especially in the afternoon when the sun begins to set, staying there late into the night. The breeze coming from the Puerto Princesa Bay is so relaxing and so is the view of the surrounding the bay area especially during sunsets. This place is now a choice venue for city activities and the last time I was there, a local beauty pageant was about to start when I left. It is beside the city pier and the view of the boats at anchor as well as those offshore only adds to the drama. 

"Baybay" is Palawan's version of the "Baywalk" in Manila.  (Photo by LDocena)

                                                     

 A Palawan-bound vessel  can be seen  in the background.  (Photo by LDocena)

Dive boats such as these regularly visit Palawan's prime dive spots. (Photo by LDocena)

During the day the baywalk is near empty except for utility crews tending to the plants. Shade is somewhat limited and the concrete pavement heats up. Everything changes though as the sun begins to set on the horizon. Slowly the place starts to fill up with people trying to get a glimpse of the sunset and enjoy the balmy air coming in from the bay.

                                        

In the afternoon the lamp posts begin to flicker to life. (Photo by LDocena)

People starts to arrive at the baywalk to enjoy Palawan's sunsets. (Photo by LDocena)

People from all walks of life tend to come to this place to enjoy each others company and perhaps to shake off some stress at the end of a long day. Family and peer group picnics are  frequent  especially during weekends. Food stalls are present but people usually bring along some food too.

Cargo vessels that carry the goods to Palawan. (Photo by LDocena)

Palawan residents gather at the seawall, enjoying the sunset. (Photo by LDocena)

Lamp posts all fired up for the evening at Palawan's baywalk. (Photo by LDocena)