愛してるよ Tokyo Disneyland

Hi everyone! Its been a long while since the last time I posted something here. How i miss blogging! Actually there's a lot of things I wanna share but I've been really busy for this past few months, and yas the next thing I knew was that I'm here in Japaaaaaan!
Like, owemgeeee! I've been to one of my dream destination, it happened for real! I've been really dreaming of going to Disneyland one day, and that 'one day' came.

I'm pinching myself a lot..HAHAHA! This is sooooo happening!

Hello Mickey!

I'm here!

Had brunch before anything else. Yaaaaaa I love te Mickey egg. I ordered beef patty, soup and rice. The patty looks weird to me, yaaaa but it did tasted delicious.

The Happiness Parade indeed made my heart very happy!!!!!

The weather is fine when we arrived in the morning but it became icy cold in the afternoon, as in very very cold that I can barely move huhu. It's a good thing that the shops has heaters, so its a bit warm inside (but still cold..im freezing! -__- )

 Had snacks before going back to our place. So yummy..yet so pricey HAHAHAHA!

Omooooo! oppas in sight. hihihihi

Ai shiteru Tokyo Disneyland!

'Dreams do come true.'

Dear Province Revisited

Hi all! This is, again, another very late post. ugh.

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It's almost a decade ago since the last time we've visited the province and of course, we were a bit younger then. So it feels really good to be back here again. A lot of time reminiscing our childhood memories! 

Truly, the town had changed a lot, but the natural beauty of it is left unfaded, the relaxing tranquil ambiance of the province life and the warmth of being with the relatives back there feels all the same just like as it is before.

There's a lot of coconuts in our place..as in everywhere. I get to experience getting some using a looooong bamboo stick with a sharp thingy in the end of it (damn hard and too scary when the buko falls down from the tree. oh but that's buko salad and fresh juice right after!) I also helped feed the farm animals (that means waking up very early like 4am or so.) Indeed, it's a fun-filled experience but I'm not sure if i can keep up with it as in every waking day. haha! City life is definitely more easy though can be stressful at times while here in the province, it's so simply relaxing but it gets really complicated when you're not used to it, especially when there is only one signal spot and that is somewhere down the road or maybe up in the tallest coconut tree. Oh exaggerating. Well, there is signal for Smart but isn't good enough to receive a call or connect you online. So when you get a little bored, all you can do is enjoy the view and just have that tunganga moments while listening to some good music or whatever else that can kill boredom. We had a week vacation, well i didn't actually get bored but i did have my tunganga moments in between the days.

Finally!

I remember that time when we used to go fishing here. Lots of tilapias and catfish. I believe this pond is about 10 feet deep.

So here's what's good in any province, You get to experience a very simple life, specifically the animal sounds you get to hear atleast every time.

The cows!
Peppa pig,
Peppa george,
The swans,
The chickens,
The turkeys,
All those farm animals wandering everywhere added sprinkles of amazement and that sudden wave of excitement as if we've never seen these kind of  animals before. haha! (Sometimes I scare the chickens away or run after that arrogant swan. Oh, i'm just hi-hello-ing to the cows. Quite scary to annoy them hihi)

  Photos taken when we went for a walk in the town. There's obviously something wrong in here. Don't you think? ^_^

 That's my mom with me. It feels like we own the beach for the whole time we're here. There isn't any other people around, just our family. The beach got big strong waves and so freezing cold wind. We didn't get to swim a little longer. Thanks to the calming view and scrumptious foods anyway. We enjoyed selfie-ing, though. Lots of it!

So these selfies taken out of the hundreds in my phone gallery..

Forgive that kind of look, haha!

Look up and click! I feel so lucky to capture the clouds that formed into a heart shaped before it turned into a different one. Yey! I took this shot when we had a stop-over somewhere along the way back home.

So that's all for now. Hope you all are having a terrific summer! Till next late post..haha!

Holy Week 2015

Howdy! This is obviously a very late post. Been quite busy, like i always say and admittedly lazy to sort pictures out. Well i'm still lazy so just sharing a few words and pictures of how my Holy Week has been.

I used to go churches near my area before, so this year's Visita Iglesia in Batangas is definitely a whole new experience. The sacred places is very overwhelming and it's quietude is undeniably perfect to reflect on God's love and His purpose for us in this life, other things to mend and a lot of blessings to be thankful for. This happened from the last week of March.  I believe this is commonly done during Maundy Thursday but since we have other plans for the whole Holy Week so we just did it a bit earlier than it should.

Of course, we wouldn't come home without bringing some of these delicacies. My most favorite is the Special Espasol (even when there's nothing really special in it.) But i do remember that time when someone used to bring me espasol every week, that's special effort, i must say. It actually had been less a surprise pasalubong when it become a mandatory food to bring whenever we meet. mehehe. (We didn't talked about it nor asked for it, it just happened that the person brings it for me and then there's goes me expecting it everytime..oh well that was loooooong time ago.)

This happened on Good Friday. Two men were tied and the one in the center was literally nailed on the cross. How painful could that be? Ugh i don't even want to look. -_-

The remaining days of the Holy Week was spent in Mt. Banahaw, Dolores, Quezon. 

Taken along the way. I'm not sure if that is Mt. Banahaw..or maybe Mt. Makiling or just some other mountain. I had been travelling in this place for a hundred times but i still can't figure out which is which with the mountains along the way. Oh just too captivated with the wonderful views that i dont get to see everyday,

Not much crowd. Unlike the past years, this place is fully occupied with different vehicles and tents.

Obviously, that stray dog isn't lost in the woods, looking for food..i guess.

The wonders of nature never fail to fascinate me. I wanted badly to bring home those wild cuties huhu. They're about to run, actually.

 This is my most favorite tree! They say, it's more than a 100 years old. It's so huge and very tall.

This was when we're about to go home. It rained so the ground was damp wet, muddy and a bit slippery. Along the way, my sandals got broken when i accidentally slide down on a mossy rock. (It wasn't because of selfieing haha!) So I had no choice but to walk on barefoot until i reach the nearest store to buy a pair of slippers.  Oh by the way, those plastics were random fruits and vegetables we bought on the small houses at the foot of the mountain.

i always love to take pictures of sky and clouds, This one is my most favorite shot. It makes me happy whenever i see cottoncandyish clouds up above.

So that's all to share. Hope you all had a blessed Holy Week as well!

Regina Rica Rosarii

Late post: When my cousins had their vacation here in the Philippines, this is one of the places we visited. I've been in this place several times ago but it still feels like the first time..as always.

  Regina Rica has a 71-foot tall statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

which is said to have miraculous powers.

As explained by the nun, the place was built three years ago and is now run by the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rica who are mostly Ilonggas. This explains why most of the names of the different areas in Regina Rica are in Ilongga. Also, the S-shaped trail going up the hill was 308 steps She further explained that S stands for “sacred”. Then, she explained the cross that was inside the adoration chapel. It has the idea of the “Absence Presence”. 

 Since the place is a sacred place and just like other sacred places, they have rules on clothing. Sleeveless, shorts and spaghetti straps are not allowed. However, for visitors who came to visit wearing the prohibited clothing, they provide some cloth as a cover up. -source

On our way to Regina Rica

 A view of statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary before we went up.

High on top

Almost there.

 High above the clouds with Mama Mary

Hello ducks!

Their chapel and me

How to get there: 

 Regina Rica Official Website

"The Holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. 

Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results." 

-St. Josemaria Escriva

Discover Beauty: Viaje to Calaguas Island

The Calaguas is a group of islands in the Philippine province of Camarines Norte. It includes the major islands of Tinaga Island and Guintinua Island, the minor Maculabo Island, as well as several other minor islands.

Amazing white sand and exceptionally wide beach - Calaguas Island, 

the new called island paradise.

 Boat rides make me really sick especially when already in the middle of the ocean. Those unwanted thoughts, what if there's a sudden big wave or what if the boat sink or maybe run out of gas - that mini heart attack coz i know i'll surely drown because i don't know how to swim. Mehehe. Anyway, I really love this shot more like this is what i call, the sky touches the sea. Isn't it?

 It's good to see boaters alongside, atleast we're not alone..yippee!

 I think this is part of another island or just a mountain view. I did not bother to ask the boatman. I just enjoyed the view anyway.

 After almost a two-hours boat ride, Calaguas Island came in to view. I suppressed my fears now that i am seeing land.  Yes..land, trees and white sand! We will get there in just a few minutes. 

 Finally, off the boat! I felt so relieved. 

 This part of the island resort is still under construction.

We stayed at Waling-Waling Eco Village (more info at the end of the photo posts)

The Cabañas 

The Kubol (has a 2nd floor and own toilet)

Forget the towels hanging in there, this was just a stolen shot..muhaha!

Fixed Tents for rentals

I guess it cost around php200+ per night. (not so sure)

First come, first serve - better be early so you can pick a nice spot in here.

Wide stretch of powdery soft sand, an abundance of shady trees and mountain views..

 Almost sunset

They had fire dancing at night..atleast i think it was. Just a glimpse of it.

 This is really a nice place especially because they limit the visitors in this island. Not too crowded so you can fully savor tranquil moments in here.

 

Leaving would be the least thing i want to happen, but of course we have to.

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So here's some helpful infos you might want to consider if you plan to visit Calaguas:

HOW TO GET THERE 

Manila to Paracale

Book a bus ride either Pasay or Cubao Superlines. (or any Bus line you prefer)

Fare is about P500 - P600+ for approximately 8 to 9 hours or even longer.

Boat Ride going to the island via Paracale is almost two hours.

If you are coming from Vinzons (Fish port going to Calaguas Island)

Boat Ride going to the island via Vinzons is more or less four hours.

ACCOMMODATION

Waling-Waling Eco Village (source: http://www.waling.com/)

Package (boat transport, food and cabaña lodging)

• one night P2,675 per person
• two nights P4,350 per person

Cabaña per night

• 2 persons P2,000
• 4 persons P3,000

Kubol per night

• P6,000 maximum 6 persons

For reservations, visit:  http://www.waling.com/

TIPS

• Bring your own snack foods/drinks if you are on a tight budget. There are mini stores in the island but they sell a bit pricey, you wouldn't like to argue like saying: "P25 lang po yan sa bayan eh" then they will answered you back "Eh di dun ka bumili wag dito!" That was rude enough anyway just expect higher prices for any secluded place.
• You can bring your own tent. But if you are on a package tour it is not really quite necessary unless you insist, there's no problem with it.
• Extra money if you want to try Scuba Diving. There are lots of wonderful reefs down there, you wouldn't want to miss it.
• You can bring your own goggles and snorkeling gears to save some money. Rentals might be a bit pricey too.
• Expect deadspot zone for your phone signal. 
• Make sure that all your gadgets/cameras are fully charged.

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So there you go, I am so glad that my aunt let me go with her on this trip..that means it's a "all expenses paid" trip for me.  Till next! ^_^