We flew from Boracay to Palawan which is physically remote from all other major islands in the Philippines. Side note, did you ever notice that you spell Philippines with a Ph and two p's but Filipino with an F and one p? Silly, huh? The locals totally over hype the fact that this island is home to the world's longest subterranean cave. Well, it's actually second longest now that a longer one has been found in Laos. Leaving the airport I saw a huge sign saying that the subterranean river was "Voted #1." Um, number one what? Big black hole? Tourist money extractor? And then hotel staff and drivers everywhere told us it is one of the 7 wonders of the natural world. Is there actually even such a list? I Googled it and yes, there
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