We Floated Into An Underground River

Editorial Summary

The Lockwood family travels to Puerto Princesa in Palawan to visit the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Accompanied by guides from Ellen's Travel and Tours, the family takes a motorized boat ride through the Philippine Sea to reach the St. Paul Subterranean Park. Inside the cave, they wear helmets for safety and use audio devices to learn about the ecosystem, which includes bats, birds, and fish. The guide highlights various rock formations, such as stalactites and stalagmites, noting several that resemble real world objects like a Tyrannosaurus Rex head and the Last Supper. The family is advised to keep their mouths closed to avoid drips from the ceiling and to avoid touching the walls to protect the environment. Following the tour, the family enjoys a buffet lunch featuring local dishes and attempts to eat a regional delicacy called tawal, or woodworm. The day concludes with a milk and honey jacuzzi soak at the Princessa Gardens Island Resort and Spa to relax after their excursions.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.