Summer In October with the College Friends

Calatagan, Batangas

Oct. 2016

Beach Day with TSG Friends!

It was Summer in October. 

Together with my TSG Friends, we went on a Calatagan Trip once again but on a different resort and place this time. 

Our target place was the Villa Vicencia Resort. 

We were five in the group. 

Our call time was 4 am at Jollibee Pasay Rotonda. From there, we rode a van going to Calatagan.

Fare as of this writing is 200 pesos.

After three hours, we reached Calatagan.

We bought first some food for lunch and meryenda at their market. We planned to have a buddle fight so we bought banana leaves, rice, salted eggs, tomatoes and canned goods.

After that, we rode a tricycle going to the resort.

Fare for the tricycle was 200 pesos one way good for three pax.

As we reached the resort, we paid for the entrance fee that cost us 120 per head. Our initial plan was to pitch a tent but one of our friends suggested that we should rent a room which cost 1000 for day tour. 

Here is the Facebook link of the resort’s page: www.facebook.com/villavicencia

We then went for a swim and of course photo ops! The sea was a bit rocky so I suggest that when you swim, you must wear slippers or sandals.

Here came the boodle fight for lunch!

Just before we leave for the 4 pm schedule back in Manila, we dare ourselves to dance by the 

seashore.

We practiced inside our room and danced under the sun. Hello there, shameless selves!

 

Sorry for our craziness and not so good performance especially the girl in white. Shameless posting. Hays.

But when you are with your crazy friends, you do crazy things and yet you're happy! So no regrets. Ha-ha!

It was a happy day tour indeed for it was a mission accomplished!

Until next time, Calatagan!

This was our ITI:

4 am – Meet up at Jollibee Pasay Rotonda, then rode a van going to Calatagan, I brought a tent which we haven't use because we rented a room.

7 am – Reached Calatagan Town Proper, bought food

8 am – Rode a trike going to the resort

9 am – Reached the resort

Swim/ Photo Ops/ Food Trip / Washed up/ Took a Nap before practicing our 45 seconds dance craze/

4 pm – Back to Manila

Expenses:

Fare van to Calatagan – 400 (Round trip)

Food contribution – 50-100

Fare Tricycle per head – 130 (Round Trip)

Entrance Fee – 120

Room Rental – 1000/5 = 200

Total: 950.00

Disclaimer: If I am not mistaken, entrance fee is waived once you decided to rent a room. But not sure on this. Ha-ha.

A Chill Climb with the Best friend and co-volunteers Mount Sipit-Ulang and Payaran Falls Adventure

A Chill Climb with the Best friend and co-volunteers

Mount Sipit-Ulang and Payaran Falls Adventure
Rodriguez, Rizal

Sept. 2016

Payaran Falls is one of my favorite waterfalls. I so love it's structure plus the fact that it is only shallow. Ha-ha. Hello to non-swimmers!

For this day hike, we were only six in the group.

I, my bestfriend – Marky, Mitos, Jedda, Jay-r and Mark. They are all my co-volunteers and this was just a DIY (Do it Yourself) hike.

Our meet up was at Cubao and from there we rode a van going to Montalban Rizal.

From Barangay Eastwood, we rode a tricycle going to the jump off of Mount Sipit Ulang. We then registered and hired a guide that will lead us.

Mount Sipit Ulang is located at Rodriguez Rizal and you can have a side trip to Payaran Falls.

This mountain is 252+ MASL only.

It was just a smooth trail, a bit muddy, and we even had some cave exploring as it was included on our trail.

As we are nearing the summit, it then became a little bit of rocky. And when we reached the summit or the Crab’s Claw rock formations, the view 360 was just an awe.

The view on top is just so breath taking (as usual! and I will never get tired of it). 

We took a rest and started our back trail. We were back to the jump off to have our lunch and then we’re ready again for another adventure and this time to Payaran Falls.

I didn’t know that it has a lot of river crossings and I was wearing shoes. So no choice, I have to soak my shoes.

I love the waterfalls when we reached if after an hour. It then became one of my favorites!

After some playtime at the water, we were then headed back to the jump off area to wash off.

Another day has passed and yet it was another unforgettable adventure for me and for my friends!

Roxas, Capiz and Antique Trip (Back To My Hometown)

Roxas, Capiz and Antique Trip
(Back To My Hometown)
August 2016


I thought I won't be able to be with my family on this trip because of my new work. But luckily, my boss allowed me to take a leave. Thank you, Boss! Luv you!

I had to take a leave from work to attend my auntie's church wedding and since I was one of her bridesmaids.


Start of Day 1 ...

Thursday morning was our flight going to Roxas Capiz together with my family. My mom and I even had a selfie photo with Chris Tiu at the airport. Ha-ha!

(I'll try to find that photo and will insert here)

My cousins and I had the chance to take a little tour around Roxas City. We also went to a mall and to the hotel where our Auntie will be staying for a night.

The following day was the wedding day and everyone was so busy for this very special event.

We had our gown wearing and make up at a hotel.

I love the simplicity of the hotel. I even take a peek at the pool on its rooftop.

I love going to churches I have never been before. There's a saying that you can wish if it is your first time to enter a church and that is what I always do. 😊

The location of the reception was on a hill and it was really a nice place as if it was like an Hacienda.

 (Disclaimer: I won't be posting any pictures of my family for privacy matters. So pardon if you will get tired seeing just my face. Ha-ha!)

The reception was also good themed. I liked it and hopefully someday I can have this kind of reception too at my own wedding.

Thank you, Roxas, Capiz for a short yet meaningful trip!

That same night we had our four-hour trip going to Tibiao, Antique - my hometown where I was born.

We have close relatives there who owns the Tibiao Fish Spa and Kawa Inn and there we spent the night.

End of Day 2.



Then Day 3.

I've got the chance to initially soak my feet in the Fish Spa before we start our trip for the day.

Mararison Island here we come!

But before that, we dropped by to our relatives farm to taste and get some fruits and vegetables!

It was a white sand island and it was my first time to go there! I so love the white fine beach and its sand bar!

We also went on a short hike.

It was not a tiring if you are into hiking so for me it was an easy climb. For about half an hour, we were already on top! Yey! Mountain summit again!

I am so proud of having this little paradise on my own hometown and gladly to be back in here.

These little cute children also sang for us. Their voices are really goosebumps!

Then we're back to Tibiao Fish Spa for a relaxing night.

Indeed, this day was unforgettable for me and I am happy that I was with my family.

The following day was my returning day to the real world.
It was a short vacation but it was worth it.
I would always love to go back here.

Come and visit Antique!

Kruhay!