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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Calaguas

     It was the first time I traveled so damn far by land (9 agonizing hours to be exact, not to mention the 1 hour plane ride), yet I didn't regret a single thing. The destination was all WORTH IT. Friends from work who like me, enjoy the beach, planned a summer ender getaway. This time it's different. It was not our typical beach trip since it's so far from home. It was the famous Calaguas Island.

     From Cebu, we booked a flight to Legazpi, traveled to Naga for 2 hours via van, then to Daet by bus for another 2 or 3 hours. We spent the night in Daet since it was already dark when we arrived. By dawn we traveled for another 2 hours to Paracale. From there we rented a small fishing boat (literally) to our so longed destination. We've been travelling the whole time and we haven't yet seen even a single glimpse of the beach, or even a shore. Finally we arrived in Calaguas, and just seeing the island from afar makes me wanna jump off the small boat I was in! It was ecstatic! No exact word could even define that feeling. It was indeed, the best beach I've set foot on.

Our friendship bracelets.:) Too ready for the beach.
What a very warm welcome! The Mayon showing it's beauty.

Mt. Mayon at it's finest.

Excitement on our faces!
Paracale port. Waiting for our bangka.
And finally. Paradise.
Never complete without a jumpshot!
Happy feet.
Beachin'
















































































Saturday, July 21, 2012

Siquijor

It was time for a breather. Work and personal life had taken it's toll on me.

Destination: Siquijor

The travel time was approximately 5 hours but it was surprisingly rejuvenating.


my favorite spot.:)

 the old church.

 monastery

 Sand, sea, and sunset. Perfect. 

 one of siquijor's tourist destinations.

 beautiful place to stay.

 finally i got the break i needed!

let's take nothing but photos. 

 chill time.

 the balite. yikes!

my girls.

 perfect sunny afternoon. time for refreshments.

 tourin'

 the sun has set. view from the resto. the best place to chill and dine.


cheese sandwich and brewed coffee for breakfast.