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Kabang Falls, Cebu: River trekking and building memories with the kiddo



As a dad, I see myself growing up as a person filled with memories with his kid wandering off together on adventures. Likewise, I want Aqui to grow up having fond memories of the outdoors together with me (during my prime, that is). That is why, as much as possible, I bring the kiddo to places which I thought he would appreciate when he grows up.  I don't want him to grow as a naive technology-dependent kid but rather, a wide-minded nature lover. So, with a bag full of trail goodies and loads of researched stock knowledge on flora and fauna, we set off on guided adventures to build memories. Lesgo! To river trekking we go!

1 of 365: A fresh outlook for 2013

Testify.
I originally planned to make a year-end post of the things that happened in 2012. But considering my backlogs, I felt like it would be best that I save those pictures for the future. 2012 was a year of ups and downs. It was a challenging year for my career, what with the turn of events in the later part of the year, brought about my decision to leave a wonderful company. Regardless, it was still a year worth celebrating. 

As I look back, I couldn't help but smile at my (our) adventures (misadventures). These memories serve as lessons in life and stand as an evidence that a chapter in life was spent taking risks and believing in people.

Now jobless, broke and temporarily experiencing financial drought, I look ahead and see a challenging 2013. Challenging in a sense that there are a lot of planned trips which entails funding. I am not a luxury traveler but money is required to set these plans into action. I don't see myself jobless until the end of the first quarter though. Resilience is a value I hold dearly. I will stand back up, gather the pieces and travel further.

2013 is a challenge, a year that would test my values and initiative. Needless to say, it's a year full of excitement and things unknown. I am a person in pursuit of happiness which involves having to sword fight with the unknown. Most people are afraid of the unknown but not me. I don't fear them, I see those moments as opportunities to test myself. 

I am a person in pursuit of HAPPINESS. I am a person who makes it happen. And I will make 2013 my year. Booyeah!

Travel on adventures junkies!


Final words before 2012 ends.

Camotes Island.
..in my pursuit of happiness.
Photo taken at Mangodlong Rock, Camotes Island.


This is my final piece (on my last day) before I leave the company. It's a bitter-sweet moment I should say. I'm finally free but it entails leaving a company I fell in love with for 3 years. But like what our company slogan, I've got to 'make it happen'. There's no better time than now.

My outlook for 2013 is full of hope and dreams. I hope my plans fall into place. If not, well, I'll have to pick up the pieces and jump back again.
'Coz I'm resilient, like that.
Ayt, enough with the chit-chat.

Camotes Island: Must-knows, FYIs, etc

Camotes Island is a group of islands located east of mainland (Cebu). It's composed of 4 islands - Poro, Pacijan, Ponson and Tulang. Ironically, Camotes doesn't have kamote or sweet potato as its abundant delicacy, instead, it boasts of to-die-for beach fronts, rich marine ecosystem and fresh cool air.
These islands, though a bit far from the mainland, is not as backward as you think. Many are the international awards they have received because of local's active community involvement. As a Cebuano and Filipino, that's something to be proud of.  

Eat and Smile at Cafe Egao


You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile. ― Charles Chaplin

A smile can go a long way. It can make or break someone's day. It can dictate the mood of a person, at the same time, affect the other person through the interaction. And Cafe Egao's all about that.

Headware Lifestyle Photo Contest EXTENDED!


Ever since I stumbled upon these babies 2 years ago, I was instantaneously hooked. These babies have been my travel buddy ever since. My friends have them too.

And so when I read about the HeadWare happyheads photo contest, I thought, 'Why have I not heard of this before?!' I thought I was too late but when I found that they extended the contest, I almost fell off of my seat. Immediately, I dug up all the pictures I took with our travel buddy on and took the leap to join the contest. 

Cebu-CamSur-Albay-Cebu: A quick look-back on that 6-day Bicol Trip

Source: Google


The easiest way to get to Camarines Sur is through plane via Naga. But if you're from down South and up for an adventure then this may help.

Destination: Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Time
Location
Activity
5:00 PM
PIER 5 [Cebu City]
Destination: Masbate City
Transasia Shipping  Lines
Approximately 11 hours
5:00 AM
Masbate City
Destination: Pilar Port, Sorsogon
Outtrigger Boat
Approximately 4 hours
10:00 AM
Van
Approximately 1 hour
11:30 AM
Van
Approximately 2 hours
1:00 PM
Naga Terminal, Camarines Sur
Van/Taxi
30 minutes
2:00 PM
Check-in: CamSur Watersports Complex [CWC]
Lago Del Rey Waterpark
4:00 AM
Destination: Sabang Port, San Jose
Bus: D70JC Liner [orange] / Florencio [green]
Approximately 2 hours
7:00 AM
Destination: Guijalo Port, Caramoan
Outtrigger Boat
Approximately 2 hours
10:00 AM
Destination: Centro, Caramoan | West Peninsula Villas
Pedicab
30 minutes
10:30 AM
Centro, Caramoan
Destination: West Peninsula Villas
Check-in. Chill.
12:00 NN
Lunch at Lutong Bahay / West Penn Villas
Souvenir Shopping at Island Wonders
Walk along Centro
Swimming at West Penn Pool
7:00 AM
Centro, Caramoan
Breakfast: West Penn Villas / Lutong Bahay
8:30 AM
Destination: Paniman Beach Drop-off
Pedicab
30 minutes
9:00 AM
Paniman Beach Drop-off
CARAMOAN ISLAND HOPPING
Outtrigger Boat
Options: Short Trip / Long Trip
8:00 PM
West Penn Villas
Dinner
Socials
8:00 AM
West Penn Villas
Breakfast: West Penn Villas
Check-out
9:00 AM
Guijalo Port, Caramoan
Shuttle Ferry
Approximately 4 hours
Option 2 | Destination: Guijalo Port, San Jose
Outtrigger Boat
Approximately 4 hours
1:30 PM
Nato Port, Sagnay Guijalo Port, San Jose
Destination: Naga Terminal, Camarines Sur
Bus: D70JC Liner [orange] / Florencio [green]
Approximately 2 hours
3:30 PM
Destination: Legazpi Central Terminal
Van
Approximately 2-3 hours
6:00 PM
Destination: Inn / Hotel
Pedicab
Socials at Plaza Rizal
6:00 AM
Inn / Hotel
Destination: Lignon Hill
Pedicab
Nature trek, hiking, zipline
View of Mayon Volcano
9:00 AM
Lignon Hill
Destination: Cagsawa Ruins
Jeepney
View of Mayon Volcano
Museum visit, ATV to Mayon
1:00 PM

HOMEWARD BOUND - CEBU



Budget Breakdown
Expenses good for 3 people, 6 days, one way plane ticket from Legazpi to Cebu



Breakdown
Expenses
Total
Individual
Day 1
Food


Fastfood

200.00
Transportation


Going to Pier 5 Cab Ride

200.00
Cebu-Masbate Boat Fare

860.00
Terminal Fee

25.00
Day 2
Food


Breakfast [coffee, biscuits, junk]
90.00
30.00
Lunch [Local Resto]
200.00
67.00
Dinner [fastfood]
200.00
67.00
Transportation


Masbate-Sorsogon Boat Fare

200.00
Pilar, Sorsogon-Daraga Terminal, Albay

70.00
Daraga Terminal, Albay-Naga Terminal, Camarines Sur

170.00
SM Naga-CamSur Watersports Complex
300.00
100.00
Accomodation


CamSur Watersports Complex [billiards table]
FREE
FREE
Miscellaneous


Supplies [Toiletries]
250.00
83.00
Wakeboarding [Night Rate]
525.00
175.00
Lifevest and helmet rental
270.00
90.00
Socials [booze]

150.00
Day 3
Food


Breakfast
80.00
27.00
Lunch [Lutong Bahay]
150.00
50.00
Dinner [fastfood]
195.00
65.00
Snacks [GotoHut]

50.00
Transportation


CamSur Watersports Complex-San Jose Church Bus Fare
186.00
62.00
San Jose Church-Sabang Port, San Jose Pedicab Fare
150.00
50.00
Sabang Port, San Jose-Guijalo Port, Caramoan Boat Fare
360.00
120.00
Guijalo Port, Caramoan-Centro, Caramoan Pedicab Fare
75.00
25.00
Accomodation


West Penninsula Villa [2 nights]
2589.00
863.00
Day 4
Food


Breakfast
100.00
34.00
Packed Lunch [Lutong Bahay]
240.00
80.00
Dinner [fastfood]
200.00
67.00
Transportation


Centro, Caramoan to Paniman Drop-off roundtrip pedicab
300.00
100.00
Miscellaneous


Caramoan Island Hopping Short Trip
1300.00
434.00
Snorkeling gear rental

150.00
Socials [booze]
100.00
100.00
Day 5
Food


Breakfast
162.00
54.00
Lunch
453.00
151.00
Dinner
130.00
43.00
Snacks

50.00
Transportation


West Penn Villas-Guijalo Port, Caramoan Pedicab Fare

50.00
Guijalo Port, Caramoan-Nato Port, Sagnay Boat Fare
600.00
200.00
Nato Port, Sagnay-Naga Van Terminal Bus Fare

69.00
Naga Van Terminal-Legazpi Central Terminal

180.00
Legazpi Central Terminal-Sampaguita Inn
Free
Free
Accomodation


Sampaguita Inn
900.00
300.00
Miscellaneous


Guijalo Port Terminal

5.00
Day 6
Food


Brunch
180.00
60.00
Transportation


Sampaguita Inn-Lignon Hill Pedicab Fare
70.00
23.00
Lignon Hill-Binitayan Elem School Jeepney Fare
24.00
8.00
Binitayan Elem School-Cagsawa Ruins drop-off Jeepney
24.00
8.00
Cagsawa Ruins drop-off-Cagsawa Ruins proper Pedicab
24.00
8.00
Cagsawa Ruins proper-Cagsawa Ruins drop-off Pedicab
24.00
8.00
Cagsawa Ruins drop-off-Sampaguita Inn Jeepney
27.00
9.00
Sampaguita Inn-Legazpi Airport Pedicab
300.00
100.00
Miscellaneous


Cagsawa Ruins Entrance Fee

10.00
Lignon Hill Entrance
FREE
FREE
TOTAL
6100.00





Whacky Adventures* recommends:

Camsur Watersports Complex
Landline: (054) 477 3344 / (054) 477 3349
Mobile: +(63) 917 8954156 or +(63) 999 8893697
http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com

West Peninsula Villas
0921.264.2538
westpenvillas@yahoo.com
http://westpenvillas.multiply.com/ 
 

Lutong Bahay
Centro, Caramoan
*Pedicab drivers know where the place is


Island Wonders
Centro, Caramoan
*Best and affordable souvenirs


CARAMOAN HOME STAY / ISLAND HOPPING CONTACT
Kuya Ramil 
0907.435.1962
Room Rates: Php300 per head
Island Hopping: 1500.00 [Short Trip] / 3,000 [Long Trip]



Your Brother Travel & Tours [ATV Tour]
(052) 820.3629
0922.898.7071 | 0905.455.7594 | 0915.938.6451
cyrelfrancis.chan@ymail.com

Bicol Department of Tourism(052) 482.7012 | (052) 481.5593
mariaravanilla@yahoo.com
www.bicol.com


BEST TIME TO GO: 
Before the rainy season and before the summer vacation.



Whacky Thoughts:
Bicolanos are warm people who wouldn't hesitate to answer a question or two if you feel lost around the region. Their man-made and natural treasures are as valuable as their values. I had a great time during this trip and I intend to go back when given the opportunity. Dios Mabalos Bicol!



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