In the Americas, I had gotten used to booking accommodation online. That way I could rely on user reviews to find the nicest places, and I never had to wander the streets aimlessly with my backpack. In the Philippines, I found this to be almost impossible. In most places, there was not a single hostel or guesthouse available for online booking. Which is why I was very grateful to have a few companions who shared the need to find accommodation in El Nido. Despite everything I'd read about dormitory roooms not being available in El Nido (and all other accommodation being quite expensive), we ended up finding a hotel with a pretty cheap dorm and a terrace overlooking the bay. Beautiful!
In the afternoon, we went to check out the beach and go for a little swim. The water had almost the temperature of a bathing tub - perfect to just float and do nothing for a while :-)
