Experience Boracay

who: Borakids

what: Trip

when: June 11-13, 2011

where: Boracay

Yes, we call ourselves "the Borakids". Bora is used to call Boracay in short.

All were excited for we will having our first times. First time to ride a plane and first time to step on a white crystallized sand of Boracay Beach at Boracay Island, Aklan, Philippines.

 

And we are flying to Boracay via Zestair to Kalibo Airport and via Van to Caticlan Jetty Port (there is a flight directly to Caticlan Airport).

Touchdown Kalibo Airport.

From Kalibo Airport, we went to Caticlan Jetty Port via private Van (roughly about Php 2,000. Sorry for i cannot give the exact amount, its been a year LOL). This picture is taken about 2:00am and it is an hour drive from Kalibo airport. Imagine, we are at Caticlan airport that early and have to wait for the first trip (boat; 6:00am) going to Boracay Island. From the port of Boracay, we ride a tricycle going to the beach (you can choose from station to station 3 or if you are booked to some of the hotels there, they will pick you up at the port by their private vehicle service).

And it is raining at that time. After our breakfast at Andok's Chicken (grilled chicken), we had our rest at the accommodation (very cheap, we just look for it just right when we get there). After an hour or few of rest, the sun shines so eagerly.

So we are ready for the Island Hopping (around the Island of Boracay). We had a chance to see other private beaches, some are owned and managed by the famous. 

Snorkeling and Fish Feeding.

Stop over at Puca Beach.You can take your lunch here but we opt to have our lunch at the Beach Station, food is quite expensive here. We had our lunch at Mang Inasal's Chicken located at D'mall. Yes, chicken again but it is affordable. We have to stick on our budget.

And the night life begins...dinner first then sight seeing, watching shows like fire dancing and bar hopping.

We end up drinking, dancing and enjoying the rest of the night here until 2:00 am.

Our second day begins and our stay in Boracay ends :(

This fruit-shake is famous at the Island. Be sure you visit it when you come to Boracay and it is worth the taste. 

For your "Pasalubong" and souvenirs you can have it all at this mall. There are lots of boutiques to choose from.

And it's time to leave the footprints in the sand but hoping to see them again.

 

On our way home via Montenegro Lines (ship) to Roxas City, Oriental Mindoro to Calapan Port via van and to Batangas Port via Montenegro Lines again.

 

'Till we meet again BORACAY.

Explore Zambales (Potipot & Anawangin)

This is also the  title of the album  explore zambales on my Facebook Profile.

2011   Explore Zambales  (Potipot and Anawangin package!!!)

Group Name: Alex Drake Valmont  pty of 10

Dates of Travel: February 5-6, 2011

Inclusions:

* Round trip  van transfer (Makati-Zambales-Makati)

* Overnight accommodation at Dawal Beach Resort

* Island tour in Potipot Island

* Visit: Camara, Capones Island and Anawangin cove

* Entrance fees and Permits

* Boat rental for Island hopping

 Itinerary:

February 5

0400am Assembly at  Petron Pasay taft Edsa in front of SM Makati

0430am Departure from Makati

0930am ETA Candelaria- DAWAL Beach Resort / Late Breakfast and Rest (On pax own account).

NOTE: Check in time  1pm  Check out time 12nn

1030am Start Island Hopping. Visit Potipot Island          

1200pm Lunch at POTIPOT ISLAND. Packed lunch

0530pm Headback to DAWAL Beach Resort

0700pm Dinner (On pax own account)

February 6

0600am Wake up call and Breakfast (On pax own account).

0800am Check out. Depart resort to San Antonio Zambales

1000am Estimated time of arrival at Pundaquit, San Antonio Zambales

1015am Start of Island hopping. Visit Anawangin, Camara Island and Capones Island

0330pm Headback to Pundaquit.

0430pm Estimated time of departure Pundaquit to Manila

0730pm  Arrive Manila

That is the exact itinerary sent by Sir Mike through email.

It was February 4, 2011 right after office, we rushed to Manila (good thing we had a chance to join the company service with Sir Pritz initiated by Majo). 

We are going to sleep at Roque's apartment (Citihomes, Mandaluyong City). We arrived passed the hour of 10:00 PM, Robinson's Place Pioneer already closed.

By taxi, we were able to see Biel (Calixta at Jay daughter) with her mommy and lola, (Jay was working overseas then) and still playing.

It is already late when we slept (we had initially agreed upon that we were not going to sleep since we had a call time as early as 4:00am and had arrived the apartment almost 11:00PM, but still cannot so at around 01:00 am we had an hour sleep or two).

our long drive trip is on

Until finally, at Candelaria, Zambales. We had our breakfast at Jollibee and buy some food nearby market for our pack lunch at the beach (Potipot Island

on our way to Potipot Island

at Potipot Island

the group of 10 at Potipot Island

background is  Dawal Beach Resort facing  Potipot Island

on our way to Anawangin Cove

Anawangin Cove Entrance

at Anawangin Cove

at Anawangin Cove with sir Mike (st. michael explorer)

at Capones Island

at Capones Island Lighthouse

We went back home with a smile, a very unforgettable experience indeed. A million smile for only Php 2,500.00, as  St. Michael Explorer  is offering an affordable packages. Try to find out.

makagaya lang..

subok lang...(give it a try)

..as the title of one of my album (subok lang) in Facebook.. as i am trying photography also...

Hi, Im Paul!

Actually I'm not into this "blog thing" idea. I was just inspired by few blogger. Initially I have inspired by my friends blog on multiply.com so i just made a few blogs there (some were reposted). Then i had come to discover Paula Peralejo's blog our restless feet during my search on our travel plans. That time making this blog entered my mind but time did permit (im kind a busy with other things)...Then, we had our ticket booked to Puerto Princesa Plawan, and in searching for the maps, cheapest accomodation, what to do and visit, and other thins to consider I discovered the blogsite of mr. james! journeyingjames, and I have again considered making this blog...until this very moment...(august 28, 2012, 0940 PM)

See you gain..till my next update... ( i plan to post all of the places i've been to)..good luck to me!

Below are some of my photographs..a newbie shot and a post processed one just for a try.