PASSIG ISLET GETAWAY

Hi there!

Uhm, okay so last last weekend (May 9-10, 09), me and one of my officemates (Gerelyn) went to her grandmother’s place at Sta. Cruz, Digos, Davao del Sur along with her older sister (ate Gemma) and her cousin. Before hand, Gerelyn and I decided to go to PASSIG ISLET, it was located at Bato, Sta. Cruz, Digos. I am very thrilled to go there as it would be again another experienced for me and new place to discover. Gerelyn kept telling me that the place was not that popular unlike Pearl Farm or Paradise Island perhaps but according to her the place is very nice which could be like those high-end beach resort if it was fully developed.

We meet each other after lunch (Saturday) at Ecoland terminal then rode a bus going to Digos. We decided to spend the hours of darkness at her grandmother’s house and go to PASSIG ISLET on the other day. So, okay the sun is up and it’s Sunday morning which is time to go to place that I am always imagining for a week, he he he!!

We need to hire a small boat used by fishermen ‘bangka’ in order to reach the islet, then after 15-20 minutes you can now witness the beauty of PASSIG ISLET. It never failed to amuse me, white sand are present and it was a small island but never thought that it was really a VERY small island, it was an ISLET indeed. It has a very simple place with an extraordinary beauty. And most importantly, you don’t need to spend much money in order to enjoy PASSIG ISLET. So, as usual here are the expenses including fares and cottage rentals.

* Fare – 120 (2 way, non-aircon) / 140 (2 way, aircon)

* Bangka – 200 (2 way, max. of 4 person)

* Close cottage – 500 (with bed, unlimited pax)

* Open cottage – 300 (unlimited pax)

* No entrance fees but you need to give any amount for donation to help their

maintenance fee (in our case we don’t rent cottages so we only just spent20pesos for donation hehehe!!)

* No corkage (there are no store also in the islet)

Very affordable trip while enjoying PASSIG ISLET at its finest!!

Picture.. pictures.. pictures..

My Trip at Seagull Mountain Resort

Hi guys!!

I want to make an apology for the delay of this one. This adventure I’m about to discuss happen last weekend. I wasn’t able to update my blog here because of my work schedule. Last weekend we went to SEAGULL MOUNTAIN RESORT located at buda road (buda means BUKIDNON and DAVAO). From the main city to the resort takes at least 3 hours of travel but if you have our own vehicle it wouldn’t take that long. We rent a family van for the trip, then as for my estimate we reach the place for about a couple of hour.

Of course, if we talked about buda we should expect a not so hot weather compare here in the city, so, better bring with you your jacket so called cold blocker.  Before going to the resort be sure that you already went to their booking office in Matina specifically at 2nd Floor AGL Building, Centerpoint Plaza, Matina, Davao City. Since we are eight (8) in the group, we rented a cottage that is good for 8 people of course. (Does it make sense? Hehe). Our cottage named Whitehouse; it was the biggest cottage in the resort, very cool one. I love that cottage!! So here is the rate of the cottage we rented and out other expenses.

• whitehouse (Php. 3,500 good for 8 people) [excess (350/ head)]
compose of:
o 8 single beds
o Comfort room
o Terrace
o Dining and sala area

• van rental (Php. 3,500 good for 24 hours with driver)
• budget for food (1,800 for food)

Our total expenses were Php.8, 800 meaning each of us gave 1,100 for this event (we include the driver coz he is our friend too hehehe!!).

It was a one of the most unforgettable adventure I’ve been; the place did not disappoint us. Sometimes we need to unwind and relax our selves from our stressful work. Going to resorts like Seagull is the perfect destination for those who want to escape the reality of life even for a while.

Here are some of our pics

T-shirt

hey, let me tell you know.
ohhhh baby.
trying to decide, trying to decide if i, really wanna go out tonight.
i never used to go out without ya, not sure i remember how to.
gonna be late gonna be late but, all my girls gon have to wait cause, i don't know if i like my outfit.
i tried everything in my closet.

nothing feels right when im not with you, sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos.
taking them off cause i feel a fool, trying to dress up when im missing you.
ima step out of this lingerie, curl up in a ball with something Hanes.
in bed i lay, with nothing but your T-shirt on.
oh, with nothing but your T-shirt on.

hey, gotta be strong gotta be strong but i'm, really hurting now that you're gone.
i thought maybe i'd do some shopping, but i couldn't get past the door and, now i don't know now i don't know if i'm, ever really gonna let you go and i, couldn't even leave my apartment.
im stripped down torn up about it.

nothing feels right when im not with you, sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos.
taking them off cause i feel a fool, trying to dress up when im missing you.
ima step out of this lingerie, curl up in a ball with something Hanes.
in bed i lay, with nothing but your T-shirt on.
(i'm all by myself with)with nothing but your T-shirt on
ohhh, with nothing but your T-shirt on
(cause i miss you, cause i miss you) with nothing but your T-shirt on.
(said i miss you baby)

trying to decide, trying to decide if i, really wanna go out tonight.
i couldn't even leave my apartment, i'm stripped down torn up about it.
nothing feels right when im not with you, sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos.
taking them off cause i feel a fool, trying to dress up when im missing you.
ima step out of this lingerie, curl up in a ball with something Hanes.
in bed i lay.

hey hey, nothing feels right when im not with you.
sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos.
taking them off cause i feel a fool, trying to dress up when im mising you.(cause i miss u)
im a step out of this lingerie, curl up in a ball with something Hanes.
in bed i lay,(i would be in bed)with nothing but your T-shirt on.
said i got nothing but your T-shirt on.
hey,(cause i want to be close to you), with nothing but your T-shirt on.
i remember when, you would like to see me, with nothing but your T-shirt on.
hey,(nothing but your T-shirt on)
let me tell you know (nothing but your T-shirt on)
with nothing but your T-shirt on.

GUIDELINES: para sa bongga na trip na bonnga pud ug tipid..

Hello there!

Well, since I started out doing blog of my Epol Escapade, I think it would be great if I also include the basic question if in case you want to explore the place too.

I know you will ask this to me:

1. How to get there?
Ans: BUS RIDE:

• meeting place: anywhere as long as everyone know the place. Terminal Ecoland (recommended meeting place)
• bus route: Cagayan via Buda, you can ask the terminal's personnel there to help you locate the exact bus location. Aircon and Non-aircon bus is available any time during day. (don't have idea about the night schedule). hehehe
• travel time: at least 2 or less than 2 hours time travel.
• fare: Php100 for a one-way ticket.

2. How about resort fees?
Ans: We went to EPOL RESORT (don't know the other resort name.. hehehe)

• house fee: Php50/head, a house which is good for at least 15 person
• open cottage: Php100 (cottage near the falls)
• tent: you can bring tent with you, no charge
• entrance: Php5 for the first stop and Php10 for the main entrance (day tour), Php20 (overnight)
• food: bring your own food, no corkage and definitely no store available.
  

3. What to bring?
Ans:

• personal necesities
• your "COLD BLOCKER" clothes (e.g. pyjama, very thick jacket and very thick socks)
• knife (don't dare to forget it)
• "lampara" (no electricity available)
• kitchen utensils
• money
• digicam

That's it.. Just don't forget to bring the important things and you're all set up. Enjoy!! A very affordable outing perfect for a barkada or family getaway. Less than Php500, you'll enjoy the beauty of nature at its finest.

EPOL Escapade

Hi everyone!

Just want to share to you my latest 'lakwatsa' and the story behind it. Few of my office mates decide to go to Epol ( a place somewhere in Marilog which is famous because of its many falls and fantastic sceneries which you cannot see in downtown areas). At first Im so excited about it, they inform me a month before the actual day but my cousin got hospitalized and its not fair going somewhere else and have fun knowing that your cousin or love ones is in the hospital. So, i decided not to go and spend the whole weekend at the hospital but my cousin was release in ICU a day before the said trip, then i am thinking again to come with them. I've been in EPOL thrice but what makes it exciting is the people I am going to be with. This is the first time that I could go mountain climbing with my officemates and it sound sooo exciting. hahaha!!

I go with them and alas i didn't regret it at all since its a whole new experienced for me. I am slightly tired of going to beach already too so this is something new. The whole trip was very great but accept it we can't avoid accident since it is everywhere, yes, an accident happen but that doesn't stop us from having fun. hehehe!! I know you want to glance some of our photos there.. here are the pics.. enjoy!!

me and gerelyn..

the gang and the mountain

me and jienel..

mountain view

THE END

at epol falls

standing at the edge of the earth

everything so blurry

arrival

meeting place (ecoland terminal)

back to normal

oh my i miss my virtual diary.. haha anyway, its been a while since the last time i wrote something here, i can't even remember the date (t'was written in my last blog remember? on the upper side! hahaha) I have been very busy for this past few months that i don't even have time to write what i've been through for the past couple of months or so or sometimes im just being so lazy then.

To update, i encounter so much fun and also its opposite side. I love to write my experiences or sometimes it is good to write what you feel for self-evaluation afterwards. Sooooo many things happen lately and I want to write it in case I forgot all the details.

Well, i'll be back maybe tomorrow to start writing. I miss you my virtual diary.. heheh!! See ya..

..Baby Blues..

Yesterday I visit a friend who is about to born her first child, she's got pregnant at very young age (before she turn 18) and I cannot blame her because we all know during such stage we experienced curiosity about what it feels to have a boyfriend/girlfriend, what it feels to be kissed, and to have the sex with so-called the love of our life. They say that engaging in unwanted pregnancy is not new to us this time and I admit it, I am agree to it. I have many friends who are experienced such things but do we have to blame those aspects that professional frequently address?.

Is it really because of peer pressure?
Is it really because we are too young and we doesn't care what the consequences of our doing?
Is it because we just want to get some attention?
Is it because we are blind in the name of love?
Is it because for fun?
Is it because of porn clips/movies?
Is it because of media pressure?
or is it because we let (girls) those guys fool us?

Many questions but few got the answer. I think every person young or adult are responsible of her/his own action. If you choose to enter a "no turning back" situation, you should think also of a "no turning back" responsibilities. As a parent, it is a normal reaction to get disappointed with their child of doing such irresponsible action but do they have the right to abuse emotionally their child after engaging in such unexpected behavior? Do they have the right to talk harsh things toward their child?

Unwanted pregnancy? Is it an individual concern only or a concern of the whole society?