Philippine Lighthouses

capul-samar-040.jpgCapul Island Lighthouse

This beautiful lighthouse is on the north end of Capul Island off the coast of Samar.

capul-samar-049.jpgWe camped on the grass on the point and were treated to a great sunset and a beautiful view of Mt. Mayon.

capul-samar-042.jpgCapul Island is a peaceful place and it’s strategic location made it an important defensive position during the Spanish rule.

capul-samar-039.jpgWow!

Melville Lighthouse on Balabac Islandimg_1005.jpg

img_1000.jpgIt takes a bit of work to get down to the southern tip of Palawan and then down to Balabac Island.

It’s so cool to look out across the Balabac Straits towards Borneo.

img_1022.jpgWhat a beauty!

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse – Northern Luzon

Philippine Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Northern LuzonThis stunning lighthouse is on the coast of northern Luzon in Ilocos Norte.

This functioning lighthouse is easily accessible from the main highway.

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

lighthouse lampLighthouse lamp – view from the top.

view from lighthouse windowLooking out the lighthouse window.

lighthouse reflectorsReflectors.

circular stairwayCircular stairway

Cape Bojeador lighthouseCape Bojeador Lighthouse

Philippine lighthouses

Aug 24, 2008 www.dutchpickle.com

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