Moody skies over Coron Island [SWF]

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Moody skies over Coron Island in the Calamianes.  The dramatic limestone formations look menacing  under the blanket of dark clouds.

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Coron Island is the largest limestone rock formation in the Philippines; "coron" comes from the Tagbanua word for "enclosed", stemming from its towering cliffs and mountains shielding the island on three sides.

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Beneath the pristine water surrounding Coron Island is one of the world's best dive sites for its well-preserved World War II wrecks.  The coral gardens are also amazing.

Coron Island is open and accessible to the outside world now, but it's a protected area beyond the contemporary sense, and will remain protected for as long as the Tagbanua live here.  

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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.  May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. ~ Edward Abbey

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