Snorkeling in Batangas

Diving was not part of my bucket list  because I am not fan of sea. I’m into sunrise and sunset kissing sea water, yes, but not sun bathing and swimming in to deeper water. But out of curiosity, and it’s summer time, my boyfriend and I planned a soooooo  quick getaway.

Through the help of my friend, google, we found out this diving site in Batangas, which happened the same diving site my friend visited last 2014, Dive and Trek.

Reservation:

This is required before going to Dive and Trek. Contact numbers can be found in their website. If your desired visit would be a week or more than a week after your reservation, they will be asking for a reservation fee. For us, since we did a reservation 3days before our visit, no reservation fee were asked. Recommended: Do yourself a favor and make a reservation, it’s okay to pay in advance since it will deducted to your package. You can  contact directly J.A Reano at +639209064123

Packages:

• Snorkeling  – 1,300.00 (Inclusion: Boat Transfer from Dive and Trek parking, Buffet Lunch) You should bring your own snorkeling gear, but you can rent their gear at 150.00
• Intro Diving – 2,000.00 this on top from the original Snorkeling (Inclusion: Boat Transfer from Dive and Trek parking, Buffet Lunch, Diving Gear, Instruction)

How  to get there:

• You have the options to:
  • Ride a bus in Cubao going to Lemery Batangas (200.00 per person)
  • Ride a bus  in LRT Buendia going to Lemery Batangas
  • Ride a UV Express in Alabang going to Lemery Batangas
• From Lemery Batangas Terminal, we were fetch by tricycle arranged by Dive and Trek staff. We were dropped in Dive and Trek parking (150.00 One way)
• If bring your own car, you can use waze to Dive & Trek Resort Bgy. San Pablo, Bauan, Batangas
• Boat transfer from Dive and Trek parking to the resort (no fee is required)

Accommodation:

• Tent
• Rooms

What to expect:

• Staffs are accommodating and kind  I love them
• Food was also great
• 1,300.00 for Snorkeling was worth it

Quick Tips

• Be there as early as you can and enjoy
• If you’re commuting and going home, last trip of buses are at 7pm, so leave as early as much as possible
• Do not miss the sunset

We’ve only on a day tour when we visited Dive and Trek, and surely it will not be our last visit, we’re planning to visit again before the year ends.

If you find this post helpful, leave a comment. And if you’re planning to give a visit, I hope you enjoy as  much as I do.

I am not fan of sea water until I visited Dive and Trek and nord keyboard

this is originally posted in my new blog

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Davao Adventure

I was assigned in South Cotabato for 14 days. And my adventurous heart wanted to travel the places near the City. I attended sunday service in Victory Gensan. It's an hour travel from South Cotabato. First Weekend was wonderful. I was able to meet law students from VCF and be friends with them. I was travelling back to South that day when I saw a bus with a signage of Davao. I asked the client how many hours will take me to travel in Davao. Four hours they said. I informed them that I want to go there on the next weekend and explore the City but they're hesitant to let me. I know they're concerned about me and they didnt want me to go alone. Good thing, My officemate. Bryan, was deployed in Davao on the same weekend. Galing Diba?

Life is here. That's Davao tag line. I couldn't recall how many times Bryan mumbled that if there's a place he wants to settle in, it'd be the City. It's cool. Less stress. Life is there. Hmm. I couldn't disagree anymore.

What's in Davao?
Samal Island. The island is great. No doubts.

The Eden Paradise
What I like about Bryan is that he has the same adventure cravings as mine. He planned our activity for the weekend and he included going to the said Paradise. The most unforgettable weekend of my life happened in Davao. Who would forget riding in bicycle while you're hanging? It was awesome. If you will visit Davao, please do visit Eden Paradise.

Thank you to my Tour Guide. Til our next Travel Adventure.

PS
We also attended a sunday service in Victory Davao. It's our first time to go to church together. 

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San Sa Gensan?

July 30. My First Mindanao Deployment.
I myself love travelling. For the past 2 months, I didn't have new projects yet (I am SAP Consultant by the way) And I asked God about it. My officemates we're all busy while I'm just waiting for my project to start. I dont want any idle moment anymore. I was accompanying one of our consultants in her training when I received a call from my boss informing me to prepare for my trip. I was chosen to travel in Gensan. My heart jumped. It'll be my first plane trip. My heart filled with Joy.

Fast Forward
Aug 12. Meeting after my flight back to Manila.
14 days have passed. 14 days being alone. I tried writing a blog when I was there. But my mind was too consumed with fear ( yes, felt too scared being alone) And I was mentally tired. I experienced working from 6am to 10pm. That's equivalent to 16 hours. Meaning almost 2 days. And I am too excited to go back in Manila because I miss my family, and I dont want to be alone anymore. I hurriedly attended a meeting right after my flight. Hmm Consultant life.

Take it Slow. The 14 days.
I am honestly glad that I traveled in Gensan. It's one of a kind experience. I was able to meet new people. Be in a new environment. Rode a plane. Ate fresh fruits every morning. Learned different dialects. Created a new circle of friends. Experienced commuting in a new place. And to convinced myself that I wasn't afraid at all.


Highlights of the 14 days

Bottom Line
Everyday, I keep telling God how thankful I am that He brought me to Gensan. It's more than what I've asked and even imagined. It's my faithgoal to travel. And I didn't actually imagine that I'll be riding a plane, travelling to Mindanao. I am thankful to God how He thought me to depend more on Him. And I thank God for His protection. 

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Nakaragragsak! Ilocos Tour

I'm a frustrated traveler myself. I've always wanted to be with new places. Do sightseeing. Embrace new faces. Taste unfamiliar food. And to see the sun rises.

One of my faith goals this year is to experience travelling aside from walking along the metro. God has answered my prayer through a company outing.

We visited Ilocos and witnessed how awesome the place was. We've been in Ilocos Sur and Norte and explore the famous places there. It was a 4-day visit (including the travel time back and forth). The actual 2 days tour was actually too short to visit all great places in Ilocos.  

Marcos Museum

Paoay Church

Baluerte ni Singson

Jarmaking Calle Crisologo

Dinner at Cafe Leona

Patapat Bridge

WindMills

And Below is the itinerary that we had. You can follow this itinerary if you will visit the province one day. 

	Time	Activity	Place
Day 1
10-Apr	6:00 PM	Left  Partas Terminal	Quezon City
11-Apr	4:00 AM	Check in at the Hotel	JAVA Hotel
	8:00 AM	start of City tour	Laoag
	8:15 AM	Sinking Bell tower	Laoag
	9:00 AM	Marcos Museum	Batac, Ilocos
	10:00 AM	Paoay church, lake and bell tower	Paoay, Ilocos
	11:30 AM	Lunch: Café Herencia (Their Pinakbet Pizza is a must try)	Paoay, Ilocos
	2:00 PM	Baluarte ni Singson	Vigan, Ilocos
	4:45 PM	Pagburnayan (jar making)	Vigan, Ilocos
		Calle Crisologo, Bell Tower	Vigan, Ilocos
	6:30 PM	Dinner :Café Leona (Calle Crisologo)
	7:30 PM	Going Back to the Hotel	JAVA Hotel
Day 2
12-Apr	9:00 AM	arrival at Hannah's Beach Resort	Pagudpud
	2:45 PM	Bangui Wind Mills	Bangui
	6:30 PM	early dinner	Java Hotel
Day 3
13-Apr	6:45 AM	breakfast at the hotel	Java Hotel
	7:30 AM	- souvenir huntings	Laoag City
	10:00 AM	Left Partas Terminal

It was a joyful experience for this quarter. It makes me long to explore Philippines more before going abroad. Truly, It is more fun in the Philippines. 

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