Adieu Puraran

It’s our last day in Puraran. I was awake as early as four thirty. Sunrise was still obscured by the clouds. Today was more cloudy that yesterday. I’ve been disconnected from the rest of the world unmindful that Typhoon Quiel was battering Northern Luzon.

Under the Sea in Puraran

Puraran is not just all about surfing. Another good activity to do here is snorkeling. The perfect time to snorkel in Puraran is during low tide. One can spend hours marveling at the beautiful creatures underwater.

Day 2 in Puraran Beach

Woke up at 5 a.m. the follow day hoping to catch the sunrise. But clouds were covering much of the horizon. I was a wee bit disappointed because of that. I lingered on the beach hoping the clouds would clear up.

As I patiently wait by the beach I noticed a number of locals are starting to gather at the beach not far from where I am. A fishing boat soon came on shore and offloaded some fresh catch of the day. The locals were there to buy some of their catch.

Day 1 in Puraran Beach

The other passenger that rode with us in the tricycle from Baras town owns Putting Baybay Beach Resort. His wife manages the resort and she’s very nice and accommodating to us. We pitched our tent near one of the beach side shed that they own. She only charged us P50.

Low Tide at Puraran Beach

This is Puraran beach during low tide. No waves just still waters reflecting the beauty of the Puraran. It's also best time to explore Tibo Rock - the rock outcrop in front of the beach.

Top Loading to Baras

There are two ways to get to Puraran in Baras town via public transport from Virac. One may take a bus going to Gigmoto and get off at the junction going down to Puraran Beach or take a Baras bound jeepney and take a tricycle from Baras to Puraran. Jeepneys and buses bound for Baras are located along the boulevard near the Port of Virac.

Bus, Jeepney & Van Terminal in Virac

There isn’t much option for my cousin and me since we missed the last trip going to Gigmoto that day. It leaves around 11 a.m. everyday.