The trail was mostly dry and surrounded by grass and scattered rocks. After about 10 minutes, we finally reached the edge of the coast where the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation stood. From a distance, it looked like a large white sculpture rising from the rocky shore. The name “kapurpurawan” comes from the Ilocano word “puraw”, meaning white. It’s easy to see why. The rocks are a bright, almost chalky white, especially under the afternoon sun.