First day in Coron, Palawan

The Ferry “Our Lady of Good Voyage” docked around 0630. Shared a trike into Coron town and started the search for cheap accommodation. The first two places in my price range (up to 500 pesos) were booked out and the third was too close to the Jeepney terminal so was rejected on account of noise.
I found a great room just 100 pesos a day over my targeted price range but it comes with free tea and coffee plus free internet connection so I jumped at it.
Krystal Lodge is a traditional style building built over the water, they have rooms at 600 pesos and cabins at higher rates, depending on size and fit out. The rooms and cottages are connected by a system of elevated pathways which are all linked back to a central bar and relaxing area. My room is equipped with a double bed, western style toilet and cold water shower. There is also a bunk over the bed which could be pressed into service by a couple traveling with a child.
Contact for Krystal Lodge is Ph. 0928-2252090 E-mail: mhye_310@yahoo.com.ph
The town itself has little to offer the tourist in the way of shopping or entertainment but exists more as a service hub for offshore diving attractions and a variety of onshore attractions, the later of which I intend to explore in the next day or two. Went shopping in the central market and for just over 200 pesos I have enough fruit to keep me going for two days, in general things seem cheaper here than in Sabang and thankfully there are no touts to negotiate every time one steps outside the lodge. Enjoy this place while you can, I'm sure the Higher prices, Disco's, Nightclubs and Girlie bars will soon find their way here.
Had dinner at a very nice restaurant called “Kawayanah Grill Station” it's on the National Highway just out of central Coron and has a big bright sign so it's difficult to miss. Plenty of traditional Philippines dishes as well as a selection of international dishes, big servings and cheap prices with well trained staff.
Reservations at Ph: 632 915 7210809.
Exploring the area by sea tomorrow with an Austrian bloke I met on the ferry and two guys from Shanghai, should be an interesting day!