Leaving Shoe Prints: Cabugao Island, Isla Gigantes, Carles, Iloilo

I feel blessed and grateful that i was able to witness the beauty of this Island before it got totally ruined by the typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last November 2013.

Summer of 2013 (May), travel shoes left some shoe prints at Isla Gigantes also known as an "Enchanted Island". It is located at Carles, Northern part of Iloilo, Philippines. 

Many stories and folk tales revolve around this mystical but splendid place. According to legends, long ago some feared that going to this island might mean, never coming back.  

It was also believed that the island was first inhabited by "Giants" hence its name "Isla Gigantes". Fossils and giant coffins measuring around 7 feet long were found inside the caves of some islands. Recently, the place is freely explored by locals and also some tourists because of its pristine and crystal clear white sand beaches. Isla Gigantes is composed of many different islands, each boasting a unique and majestic beauty. 

The photo was taken in Cabugao Gamay Island, one of my favorite spots. It is divided into huge rock formations and white sand beach. The climb at the top was quite challenging and daunting BUT the view at the peak was impressively beautiful. I am glad that I was able to conquer another place together with my Travel Shoes. 

HELP and PRAY for Philippines

     Only a few weeks after the Philippines was badly affected by a strong earthquake. Philippines is again facing another ordeal. Severe damage and many lives lost due to typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), recorded as the strongest typhoon in the world. 

     We are asking for your prayers and help for the families of those greatly affected. Prayers and sympathies are greatly appreciated but more than these, they (my Fellow Filipinos) need our help. I tried to compile pictures from different websites and news files of the aftermath of the storm Yolanda. I also compiled the list of where we can send our help, a little amount or anything is a Big Help. Let's work together as a nation.  We (Fellow Filipinos) are thankful for all the support and help given by different countries.

Disclaimer: All the photos posted are not mine and compiled for the purpose of helping the victims of the typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). 
Full Credits to all the owner of the photos. 

Some Places Greatly Hit By the Typhoon. 

The Aftermath.

Tacloban Leyte: (C) Inquirer 

Guian Town, Samar: (C) AFP Photo Ted Aljibe

Northern, Iloilo: (C) ABS CBN Iloilo

How can you HELP?

If you are from Philippines or Abroad and want to help please check the all the list below. I compiled some List of Institutions accepting Donations. 

(Gathered from different websites)

Locally:

Links: (Please Click the Links Below)
Compiled by Rappler.com (Local and Abroad)
Compiled by Yahoo Philippines


International (Please Click the Links Below)
International Institutions compiled by wunderground.com
Canadian Redcross