Sunday, April 17, 2011

the Novice surfers at Baler

after we hiked to the falls , there was a note when we arrived in the hotel room:

" just leave the keys in the room "

- what is that supposed to mean? two days before check-out and already we are being asked to leave---


A tsunami alert!
We took flight to the hotel keeper's sister's home in san luis and that place in its modesty may well be a king's paradise - the service is better than even the 7 stars-
Next morning, the beach was serene. but not lonely.
less tourists, almost none ---
less surfing hours but definitely still worth the trip.
and it definitely gave us something to come back for.


the trip to sabang beach in baler, aurora is a convenient 5 hour journey passing thru the scenic pantabangan river in nueva ecija.



















while in baler:
>sidetrip to the oldest balete tree in asia- more than six centuries and a cave under its roots - although this title is still in contention (aurora, aurora)

>visit the ditumabo falls (san luis, aurora)

>hike to dicasalarin cove (secluded white beach owned by the de venecias)

>hike ermita hill and the vantage cross

>stroll towards the museum and say a little prayer at their historical
church

and...

SUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF...

you may miss any of those first mentioned but do not leave baler without even trying the waves. it's an experience of a lifetime being carried by those gentle ripples. and eventually the bigger ones.


make advance booking for the accomodation especially those available through the net. weekends , peak/non-peak period are always touristed and resorts usually are full. bahia and aliya are amongst the most recommended.

the waves are calling, we must go.







Monday, February 7, 2011

Zipline @ Tagaytay

subtle ride...

a new way to view the
famed taal lake>


:)))


Sunday, September 5, 2010

Finally, Caramoan

the Survivor's setting.

the simple man's habitat.

the adventurer's dream.



Monday, May 10, 2010

1st Automated election- May 2010

I was listed right after my father. @ cluster58, precint 136a, he is 148 & i am 149. Only this election, he was not with me. Carried by 4 able men, in his wheelchair, my father voted last on may of 2007, 2 months before he died.


Knowing that he didn't lose hope that our country will eventually be lead by honest men, i hoped ...too.


@6:35PM, the PCOS machine registered the 552nd ballot. my vote. as inspired by my father.


Saturday, April 24, 2010

Mt Pulag

My favorite mountain yet.

My favorite terrain yet.

My favorite sunrise yet.

My most chilling / freezing yet.
My most participated birthday escape yet.