Patar Pangasinan... Second time around

Pangasinan is well know because of Hundred Island in Alaminos but there is also a cool spot somewhere in Bolinao. Bolinao is approximately 6 hours away from Cubao. Bolinao has a cool beach somewhere in Barangay Patar. It is 30-45 minutes away from Bolinao town proper via tricycle. It is ideal for a quick getaway if you're tired of crowded beaches.

Patar beach has pebbled like sand which is so white when it is summer and brownish if weather is breezy or rainy. It also has mild wave during -ber months and big waves during summer. Patar is facing the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea before). You can appreciate the view of the ocean when you go to Cape Bolinao, a 15 minutes walk from the beach.

The only resort in Patar is the Treasures of Bolinao. It is a hotel like building on the beach front. I don't know their amenities but their accommodation is a bit pricey. The other option is the Costa Del Fuego which is also on the beach front just near the Treasures of Bolinao. It is good to stay here because the owner is just around the corner and they have a common bathroom and toilet for their guest unlike the other cottages near the beach front. Just a few steps away from Costa del Fuego is the public cottages which I think under Benjie's Cottages but some the cottages are owned by other person. In case you went here, you have no choice but to use the public bathroom and toilet which cost 10 pesos for the shower, 3 pesos for pee and 5 pesos for poop.

Please visit Patar Beach to see the beach itself

Honda Bay Adventure

My partner and I went to Palawan last March 8-10, 2013 to see the majestic beauty of Underground River. We enjoy staying there but the highlight of our tour turns out not to be the Puerto Princesa Underground River.

One of the activities that was offer to us at Puerto Princesa is the Honda Bay island hopping and snorkeling. Our tour here falls on the 3rd day of our stay (and our last day in Palawan).  We were fetch   from the Kawayanan Resort around 6:30 in the morning. We were mixed with the other tourist that day. The travel time from Kawayanan Resort to Sabang is approximately 30 minutes.

Our guide, Miss Jenny, register us on the port then get a motor boat for the tour. First activity is snorkeling in Pambato Reef. It is better to have fins there so that you can explore the whole area as well as mask and snorkel. Next stop is the Starfish island where you can see no starfish. A literal L-o-L for this. The boatmen "photography"skill will be shown here. There are items in the island that can be used for picture taking such as Hawaii dress, coconuts, Red Horse bottle, Flowers, and a giant picture frame. Next destination and the final island is the Isla Pandan where we took our lunch.This island is the very busy island because all tourist gather here for their lunch. The sand is fine and no pebbles can be felt. It is also good for snorkeling because no big waves will stop you. Upon dipping to the water, fishes will also greet you upon swimming. Few feet from the shore, you will see a bed of small corals.

Corals in Isla Pandan

Pyke enjoying the water

Fishes near the shore in Isla Pandan

Fish feeding in Isla Pandan

View in Pambato Reef

Kawayanan Resort with Danbo

Danbo at Kawayanan Resort

Last March 8-10, 2013, Pyke and I went to Puerto Princesa to have some quick getaway. We stayed at Kawayanan Resort for 3 days and 2 nights. They're also the one who arrange our tour during our stay. I must say that we really enjoy our vacation there.

The resort is so cozy. The restaurant is big enough to accommodate the number of guest on that day. There is also a swimming pool with 2 slides where you can plunge whenever you want to. There are cottages on the front of the pool. There is WiFi and billiard table also in Kawayanan Resort. Most of the the guest are foreigner. Almost all of the tourist we met there are from Netherlands. We are the only Filipino guest on the resort on our whole stay. I also notice the world map on the Kawayanan restaurant which shows their guest's origin. Most of them are came from Europe.

Our room has an aircon, refrigerator and 2 bed (1 queen size and 1 solo size). The room is so clean and tidy. Smoking is also prohibited inside but you can smoke at the veranda of the room. The staffs are also friendly. They'll even ask you if you want them to clean your room before you leave for a tour. They also response quickly to your requests. And oh by the way, I think they called this resort "Kawayanan" because there are lots of bamboo on the said resort which makes the ambiance compliment its name :)

Overall we love our stay here and we'll definitely go back here again. Until next time Kawayanan!

Pyke slide on 5ft

Me at 3ft

Kim N' Chi Glorietta

Kim N' Chi

No so O-A serving

Yesterday was a very long day at the office. Boring as usual. Pyke and I decided to eat noodles before going home. We check the Glorietta food court in Ayala and we discover new Korean food chain... maybe... hahahaha

Kim N' Chi is a newly open food resto located at the 3rd floor Glorietta 4 Mall, Ayala Makati.

Their pricing is quite cheap but the serving is superb. Not bad at all actually. At first, I thought their food serving model is quite exaggerated but when I saw the actual serving... I just nod..... lolz

Fishes around the Corner

Cool!

Last November 2012, my boyfriend and I went to Bantayan Island in Cebu. Actually its our second time here but its our first time to go to Virgin Island, Bantayan. A good place to snorkel but I think its better if you go here as a group.

Bantayan island is 2 hours away from Hagnaya Port, Cebu. From Hagnaya, you need to ride a Shuttle Ferry going to Sta. Fe. From here, you need to hire a boat going to Virgin Island. I think travel time would be an hour and a half from Bantayan. Our boat costs P1500 because its a bit larger for bigger waves that time.

By the way, you need to pay 500 pesos upon arriving at Virgin Island as entrance fee which covers 5 person. Although we're only 2 that time, we need to pay 500 for us but they already include the cottage as compliment lol. The cottage there costs P100-P500 pesos.

clams

Playing fishes

As we explore the Virgin Island, we notice that it is being developed as tourist attraction there. The whole island is superb. The water is so clear and you can even snorkel near the shore. Different kinds of fish can be seen underwater. You can even see the fishes hiding on the rock. The sand is fine and white when its sunny day and brownish when rainy. There's also a volleyball place on the side of the island and torches. You can also cook your food if you want. They also sell some seafoods there. Overall, its a great experience being here. Bantayan vacation is incomplete without visiting this place.

The Star Fish

This star fish was caught by my boyfriend near the shore. It's soft and moving. lol

The super sarap clams

This type of clam is my favorite. It is so big you can even use its shell as your plate. You can buy it on the island but if you want, i think you can get one on the sea. hehe

 

Lost mermaid

 Soo clear water and yeah, that's me trying to explore the sea.

Manong diver

This is manong bangkero trying to get my goggles. My fault T_T

He's a good swimmer

Under the sea. lalalala