ANAWANGIN's Mystical Beach and Pine Trees

Anawangin - Zambales

Feb 2009 -- Team Bldg
Way back then, I was the one who always assigned for Team Bldg.

So after getting sick and tired of the usual "Pansol" pool party
we decided to invade Anawangin Cove.




SCTEX

It's been like 4-5 hours drive from MOA to San Antonio, Zambales via SCTEX
(Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway),  and that already includes the traffic and stop-over.

We stayed overnight at Wild Rose Beach Inn

This resort is recommended for those who doesn't want to stay overnight or

camping at Anawangin.

It is also best if you're planning to go on Island Hopping, going to Capones and Camara Island as your side trip...

...because the resort is just a few steps away from the beach... the next morning we're up early and prepare the food for our picnic lunch at Anawangin Cove

Capones and Camara Island on my background

We got our boat from there, and it took like 20-30 mins. boat ride going to Anawangin Cove.

the shore of Anawangin Cove

Anawangin Stream

Actually its my habit to do some sort of research on the place I am going to before my travel date, maybe to excite me more...

So in short, I read on some blogs/articles about Anawangin and find out why it's called "Mystical".

Most of the experience I've read on were all great specially the pictures, which made me more excited to see the real/actual view of the place...

based from the stories I've read, Anawangin is truly a hidden paradise ...

Did you know that before Mt. Pinatubo erruption, Anawangin is a habitat of mangroves?

Disclaimer: this shot is not mine, I just borrowed it... hehe

But today at Anawangin what you are stepping on is pyroclastic material, volcanic debris - lahar when mixed with water. the debris which served as if they are icing on cakes a few hours, day or two or weeks after that doomsday eruption and the fallout of debris landed on the adjacent mountains … debris that has found their way directly to the sea. And seems like it explains the unforeseen undercurrents, and uneven depths at 30 meters offshore... that causes several incidents of drowning.

(so always be extra careful even for those who are good swimmers)

Disclaimer: this shot is not mine, another pic I borrowed... hehe

Oh and of course Anawangin is known for its beach front lined-up Pine Trees... and it's really amazing how pine trees got there.... and I found out it was also from Pinatubo erruption. (I just don't know how though... hehe)

Anyways, I am really looking forward to see Anawangin again, but this time, I am exicited to do camping. 

I can only imagine for now.... beach, pine trees, mountain trekking during daytime,  and bonfire while enjoying SHOTS at night time and sleeping inside the tent afterwards.

(Ok, wake up now!) hehe

Pine Trees + Beach = Amazing Anawangin!

Tagaytay - my perfect place for "ME time"

Tagaytay -  October 2010

Tagaytay is the best relaxing place few hours away from the busy Metro.

And everytime I feel like to be alone... Tagaytay is the place I belong. 

Where I can think, emote, or whenever I want to be with myself.

The last time I went here -- It was October last year -- from a break-up

so I decided to go there for a...

"Me Time"  Yes it was just Me, Myself, and I!

Thanks to a good and supportive friend of mine who provided me an accomodation there so I could emote comfortably! hahaha

I stayed here...

Summit Ridge Hotel

(for 3D/2N)

....alone in a twin bed

(Day 1 - I used the 1st bed/Day 2 - I used the 2nd one) hehe

and I eat....

  

pray....

Pink Sisters Convent - Adoration of D' Devine Mercy - Tagaytay

and eat again.... hehe

you can always find me at Starbucks or Pink Sisters, this are the places I feel most comfortable to be with myself...

Here are some of the best places/spot I went to in Tagaytay....

foggy afternoon shot from the hotel room

a perfect HOT Bulalo to a perfect atmosphere of Tagaytay

My all-time favorite Pasalubong

Rowena's Tart

I love their tarts... their store is located at San Francisco Road - along the way from Tagaytay-Manila route via Sta Rosa exit... some of you maybe wondering if I'm driving a car

whenever I go to Tagaytay...well the answer is NO I don't have a car! haha

I usually manage to take public transpo and ask the locals on how to get into one place to another.

...this post will not be enough if I am going to share all my Tagaytay experience,

whether its just ME, with friends or with someone. 

But one thing I am sure.... this place will always be a part of me.

Boracay - Beach Bumming

Boracay Trip - Aug 19 -22, 2011

Did you know that....

Boracay was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice 2011" by TripAdvisor as the second best beach (out of 25) in the world.^[2] Boracay made a debut appearance on the Top 10 Islands list in the Travel + Leisure travel magazine World's Best Awards 2011.^[3][4]

 Our flight going to Boracay is via ZestAir - Manila-Kalibo-Manila for PHP1200

Delayed Flight ? ---YES!

We stayed at Tans Guesthouse

PHP1500/night - Room for 3 pax ( so we got 2 rooms)
with plated breakfast everyday

PHP950/head - Kalibo-Boracay-Kalibo

Inclusive of Environmental fee, terminal fee ,land and sea transfer.

DAY 1: Seafoods Delight

at d Talipapa

It was almost sunset when we reached Tan's Guesthouse, after we dropped all our bags in our rooms we rushed out to find a place where we can eat since we are all starving.... and we found it here.....

it was like "Dampa" in Boracay

TIPS: D Talipapa is the best budget place for almost everything... and you can also get the best bargain of pasalubong from there

DAY 2:  Island Hopping

Island hopping - PHP1500 (group of 6)
Crystal Cove Entrance - PHP200/head
Snorkling fee: PHP20/head

me @ Crystal Cove 


Puca Beach

  

with the girls @ Puca Beach

Palm Tress, Sand, Beach

FUN Activities

Boracay Fire Dancers

our Night out

as we celebrate 2 of our friends birthday....

DAY 3: Helmet Dive

Helmet Dive -PHP400/head (including under water pictures and Video on CD)

 (sorry for the blurred...this is the original pic from the cd)

 I have to ask permission to my friends first before I post our helmet dive picture here... hehe

And of course...we're not going to leave Boracay without trying their BEST fruitshake at JONAHs

And our POSE-CARDS

and finally had our last chance for beach pictorial.... haha

DAY 4: Goodbye BORACAY

Our final day- It was indeed a great experience! We are so thankful that we had a beach weather all througout ---from day 1 -- where I got my last tanlines for this year
(not unless...I'll push my CORON this year)

Overall Expenses -- more or less PHP8,000
(including airfare,accomodation,food, and pasalubong)