Puerto Princesa, Philippines 菲律宾，普林塞萨港
March 8, 2026
We docked at Puerto Princesa, Philippines, at 11 a.m., marking a new country for us. As our ship slowly entered the bay, we were immediately intrigued by the colorful bangka boats in the water. Their unique shapes and bright colors gave the harbor a lively charm, making our first glimpse of the Philippines especially memorable.
A high school band and a group of folk dancers welcomed us with a lively performance under the scorching sun. Even in the intense heat, their smiles and energy never faded, and we truly appreciated the effort and enjoyed the moment.
Since our ship stayed only half a day, there were limited shore excursions offered. Instead, we teamed up with a couple of fellow passengers, including one of the ship’s lecturers, and arranged a city tour together.
For $90 shared among four people, we hired a van with a driver and a local guide. The tour took us to several sites around the city, including the cathedral, Plaza Cuartel, a local weaving factory, the Crocodile Farm, Mitra’s Ranch, and Baker’s Hill.
When we arrived at the cathedral, a Mass was in progress, so we did not tour the inside. Plaza Cuartel was closed for renovation, so we could only view the area briefly.
We then visited a small weaving factory where local workers demonstrated traditional weaving techniques. We were invited to try the weaving machine ourselves, which made the visit more interactive and engaging.
At the Crocodile Farm, we saw a few crocodiles kept in concrete enclosures, but the visit was not particularly impressive.
The stop at Mitra’s Ranch was more enjoyable. Located on a hill, it offered a pleasant breeze and a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
Our final stop was Baker’s Hill, a small park and shopping area, where we tried halo-halo and ube cake, both popular local desserts.
The weather was hot and humid throughout the afternoon. After finishing the tour, we returned to the ship to rest.
2026年3月8日
上午11点，我们的邮轮停靠在菲律宾的普林塞萨港，当地的居民穿着漂亮的服装，在码头上又唱又跳地欢迎我们邮轮的到来。这是我们第一次来到这个国家。由于邮轮只在这里停留大半天，船上提供的岸上活动选择不多。昨天我们在船上听完讲座，与主讲者聊起今天的活动，他们夫妇俩邀请我们加入他们已安排好的城市游，我们欣然接受。
四个人合租了一辆面包车，连同司机和当地导游一共90美元。行程带我们参观了市区的几个景点，包括大教堂、夸特尔广场（Plaza Cuartel）、一家当地织布小工厂、鳄鱼养殖中心、米特拉庄园 (Mitra’s Ranch) 和 贝克山烘焙园( Baker’s Hill)。
当我们到达大教堂时，里面正在举行弥撒，因此没有进去参观，只在门口拍了几张照片。夸特尔广场 因为正在整修而关闭，我们只能在外面简单看了一下。
随后我们参观了一家小型织布工厂，当地工人向我们展示了传统的织布工艺。我们还被邀请亲自尝试操作织布机，这让整个参观过程更加生动、有参与感。
在鳄鱼养殖中心，我们看到大大小小的鳄鱼被养在水泥隔间里，整体参观体验并没有给我们留下太深的印象。
米特拉庄园的参观相对更令人愉快。这里位于山丘上，可以俯瞰周围的乡村景色，视野开阔，微风也让人感觉舒适。最后一站是 贝克山烘焙园，这里既是一个小型公园，也有一些售卖当地特产的小店。我们在那里品尝了 菲律宾刨冰 (halo-halo) 和 紫薯饼（ube cake），这两样都是当地人喜爱的甜点，我们也觉得很不错。
整个下午天气炎热而潮湿。结束行程后，我们回到船上休息。