Capul Island

Capul Island This is a mellow island to chill and camp out by the lighthouse on the lush green grass. The people are friendly, the pace is slow, and the view is beautiful! On clear days you can see Mount Mayon puffing a little smoke up there in Bicol. The people of Capul have their own Abak-non language that is not even understood by the people from nearby Samar where the local lingo is Waray. This is the boat that gets you there from Allen in Northern Samar. It leaves at noon every day and returns the next morning at 7am. The fare is 70 pesos and you can take along a motorbike for an additional 70 pesos. There are no jeepneys or buses on Capul that I am aware of. I am going to try to put as much information about Capul on this page as I can so bear with me if it gets kind of boring. Capul websites: www.islandersorg.blogspot.com www.capulisland.blogspot.com Capul has a gorgeous coast with rock formations and a few beaches. This is the Timon Timon  formation on the souther point. The current just rages around this point. It is one of the strongest current that I have ever seen. Take a look at the next few pictures. A narrow trail follows the coast and motorbikes with extended seats are the main for of transportation. A ride from town to the southern end of the island goes for 100 pesos and to the northern point where the lighthouse is runs 200 pesos. This beautiful setting is adjacent to the lighthouse. We were invited by Rhea Of Capul Islanders to set up our tents and camp on the point. She is a vibrant person and a great contact if you choose to visit. Rhea Sauro 091641511094 outside the Philippines use a 63 and drop the zero This has to be the most peaceful place to camp in the Philippines. The lighthouse is still operational for navigation. Here's another view of the lighthouse surrounded by palm trees. Our group, Beth and Adelfa, Joni of Trexplore, Rhea of Capul Islanders, Carla, Myra, Ryan, and a few others. Standing at the base of the lighthouse. There is a water cistern that catches water run off from a nearby roof in the compound. The water is used for washing but we brought along drinking water. Rhea would be a great contact because she can smooth out your itinerary. It is always a good idea to get local permission before camping anywhere and she knows everyone. Rhea Sauro 091641511094 If you are not camping, the Antique House is a cheap place to stay. It's 150 pesos per person for fan room accommodations. The lodging house is just up the road from the beach where the ferry unloads it's passengers. Staying there saves the hassle of bringing camping gear and will provide good protection from bad weather. It owuld be easy to organize habble habble motorbike trips from this central location. This new place near Acapulco Beach is soon to be available for rent. The caretaker showed us around and it looks like a comfortable place to stay. The only draw back that I can see is that it is pretty far from town. This cute little guy is the resident mascot. Owen and Cecille Brown This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it http://www.perfectplaces.com/vacation-rentals/70998.htm Local fisherman. Abak beach at the south end of Capul. You can see the Timon Timon rock formation at the end of the point if you look closely. Dayuna Beach - Capul doesn't have the beaches that Boracay has but it doesn't get the crowds either. The church from the Spanish days is still being used. It looks like it was a church- fortress combo. The Catholic Church made a lasting impression on Philippine culture. This type of "road" is used by the motorbikes to get around. Small fishing boats usually pull right up on the beach in front of their village. Looks like this girl is riding low in the water. The waters around this island are clean and blue. You have to watch for brisk currents on the north and south points because it really rips! This is where the ferry from Allen on Samar arrives. During certain times of the year the crossing can be choppy but it was flat calm when we did the trip in August of 2008. View from the lighthouse. Looking across the waters to Luzon, you can see Mount Mayon on a clear day. (It's that perfectly shaped triangle in the middle of the picture) Beth and Adelfa hamming it up. Capul! 2008   www.dutchpickle.com

 

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