Square Watermelons

Somebody posted an article about square water melons in Japan. It maybe true as Japan is very good in innovation but would like to see it myself. Here is the short article about growing square watermelons.

In Japan they have square watermelons

They get square watermelons by growing them inside of square glass cases. That way they can fit easily into a refrigerator, and you can stack things on them. Square watermelons are expensive though (10,000 yen or about $82). Compare that to regular round watermelons which cost about $15-20 in Japan.

However, somebody who has lived in Japan for seven years confirmed that he had never seen watermelon in a square shape. Does it mean that it is only sold in a specialized store or it is still an experiment? It would seem like a big job to grow them in square shape glass and having to built these containers for the purpose of fitting conveniently in the fridge. Since the people who will be enjoying this fruit still has to cut it or slice it into bite size before serving. In fact, you shape them however you want it like heart, triangle, and round shapes to make it look good. It just outweighs the purpose of building the glass boxes against the purpose of accommodating space.

In India, it cost a $1 for a 5 kilogram watermelon and in Zimbabwe you get two huge watermelons for 50 cents and they are oval or round.

No matter how much it costs, sure watermelon looks different if they are square shape as we are so used to seeing them round.

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Beeautiful Dakak

The famous Dakak Beach is most known for its strikingly shaped bay and powdery white sand, and as a diving Mecca in Mindanao. Perfect blue waters, tremendous dive sites with great quantity of coral reefs, and a wonderful sunset scope characterize this tropical Eden. Dakak Park and Beach Resort boasts 15 hectares of wooded land, a natural reservoir for native plants and animals, and a 750-meter private white-sand beach.

Nestled on the tip of Northern Zamboanga, Dakak faces the Sulu Sea in the west and is surrounded by mountains on its east side. Conveniently encircled by large island, Dakak tactfully avoids the typhoon belt, making it the ideal all-season destination.

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Green Sea Turtle Eggs

The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. Weighing up to 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms) green turtles are among the largest sea turtles in the world. Unlike most sea turtles, adult green turtles are herbivorous, feeding on sea grasses and algae. Juvenile green turtles, however, will also eat invertebrates like crabs, jellyfish, and sponges.

While most sea turtles warm themselves by swimming close to the surface of shallow waters, the Eastern Pacific green turtle will take to land to bask in the sun. Green turtles, like other sea turtles, undertake lengthy migrations from feeding sites to nesting grounds, normally on sandy beaches. 

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Places to eat in Palawan

You would enjoy this festive natural fruit mix in a coconut cut in half. It is fresh and healthy for you everyday.

While eating, enjoy the beautiful displays of assorted handmade wood carvings made by the locals in assorted colors to brighten your day.

Ka Inato is one of the local restaurant found in Palawan that serves local food to anyone who is hungry for the day.

Another restaurant visited in Palawan is Ka Lui. Enjoy the beautiful arrangement of plants nature has to offer. A variety of plants surrounds the native look of Ka Lui.

How would you like to sit? Your pick.



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Check out the Beautiful Camotes Island

The Camotes Islands are a group of islands that form part of the province of Cebu, in the Philippines. The island group is located east of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. It is 34 nautical miles from Cebu City.

Camotes Island is made up of 4 islands and their municipalities:

Poro: the municipalities of Poro and Tudela.

Pacijan: the sole municipality is San Francisco.

Ponson: the sole municipality is Pilar.

Tulang: is an islet and part of San Francisco.

The primary islands of Pacijan and Poro are connected by a paved road called a causeway. Ponson is separated by the Camotes Sea, lying about four kilometers northeast of Poro. Tulang is located off the northern tip of Pacijan.

The Camotes are low-lying islands with several hills some used by a telecommunications company for relay stations. The highest point being Altavista, 950 feet above sea level, on Poro. Pacijan has a large fresh-water lake, Lake Danao, which has been rated as the second cleanest lake in the country. Palm trees are the dominant plant on the islands. There are also numerous native varieties of fruit such as banana, mango, pineapple and other plants. The main port is the Poro Port.

The population according to the 2010 census is 82,419.

San Francisco: 47,357 Poro: 23,498 Pilar: 11,569

Once known as the "Lost Horizon of the South" Camotes has seen increased visitors and tourism especially over the past 3 years and a growing foreign expiate community.

The islands were first mentioned in 1521 by Antonio Pigafetta, one of the survivors on Ferdinand Magellan's fateful voyage, as they waited off the islands for several days before going onto Cebu.

In 1942, the occupation from the Japanese forces took in Camotes Islands.

In 1945, Japanese soldiers massacred almost all of the inhabitants in Pilar which led to a war crimes trial after the war.

The liberation of the islands happened soon after the massacre when Philippine and American soldiers landed and fought the remaining Japanese soldiers in the battle of Camotes Islands.

Was explorer Ferdinand Magellan killed on Camotes? In the early 1970s, residents unearthed a variety of artifacts dating back to the 16th century. An excavation was done at Mactang, Camotes, revealing spears, daggers, swords, crosses, iron pendants and a skull pierced with an airhead. The question arose: could Mactang, Camotes rather than Mactan, Cebu really be the site of the battle between the native army of Lapu Lapu and Magellan's forces where Magellan was killed? The question hounds residents and scholars to this day.

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Enjoy the Beautiful Palawan

In Palawan, there are just so many things to see and do with so much fun. We had the chance to see the worlds' famous Underground River in Sabang which is now becoming an attraction to locals and foreign visitors. Palawan used to be unheard of, simple and ordinary to most locals. However, so much has been done to this quiet place and it’s becoming a favorite to enjoy a fun vacation. The ocean is always inviting with its sparkling water shadowed by the bright sun and blue skies to enjoy. At night, there’s a chance to watch the fireflies, like mini lights flying around in a wisp, residing among the mangroves at Iwahig River. It is truly enchanting to watch them while floating around in total darkness, so actively glowing at night.  

Around the island, you can see some natural dwellers just enjoying the isle. But beware of some dangers for it might be too much for someone who is from the city and away from nature to be this close. For some, it can exciting but might be overwhelming for others. In fact, there are giant lizards that roam around the island, just comfortable with nature.

If you want to visit the underground river, make sure you book ahead of time. The tourism in Palawan controls the number of visitors in a day and that is something a tourist would consider to avoid disappointments. The underground river is measured to be 8.2 km long. It is easily navigable up to 4.3 km. and is reputed to be the longest navigable underground rive in the world. Palawan is trying to preserve everything to it’s nature state and so they made some rules for tourist to follow.

Rules for Cave Tour are as follows:

Present a valid entry permits

Register on the logbook

Wear safety equipment and wait for your turn

Keep voice at a minimum while on tour

Do not touch walls or other rock formations

Do not scare cave dwellers

Do not smoke, eat or throw waste inside cave

Relax and enjoy the trip by paying attention to cave guides

The Underground River is Palawan's pride. There are also some interesting restaurants that can definitely surprise one's discriminating taste for dining. Enjoy Palawan's beautiful sceneries and capture some peace in your heart while there.

Underground River

Welcome to Underground River, soon to be the new wonders of the world or has it been declared? 

 Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Park, Palawan, Philippines

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