TRAVELOGUE [Marinduque Island]

I still haven't got the chance to tell you stories about our trip. I was so pissed-off when the trip was cancelled but then as the adage goes "if there's a will there's a way"... so here we are :)

I couldn't be much excited because my family don't have any province to go to. We're purely Manileño. Lucky for us that my BIL invited us in their hometown with free lounging! :))

stayed in a very comfy room. fully air-conditioned. CLEAN BATHROOM.
and WIFI zone. weee.

Ryan and my 3rd sister at Village Sunrise Inn.
Just beside BIL's house.

WE were there because of two things: MORIONES festival and the BEACH!

then the Luneta Park

Yes, they have their own version of Luneta Park beside the sea.
Take note: cleaner (not comparable really) than Manila Bay.

Very picturesque interior. My sister is feeling it!

my cute nephew's becoming a promdi. :))



then early the following morning, it's time
to hit the beach!

you'll just fall in-love

but okay, it's still scorching hot there. And what's the best way
to conquer the heat and your always-feeling-empty stomach??

HALO-HALO!
The best thing about halo-halo for me is the MILK
(bec. all of the ingredients' taste is mixed with it).
When you sip it, it really satisfies my thirst.

And Ryan made a lot of sand castles!
When I say a lot I'm not overstating! :))

Okay, so I've said enough. You don't wanna miss half of your life so go and experience Moriones festival! :)

Tata for now!

(draft post for over a week! finally got it finished and published! )



xoxo, G

Lost in Paradise

Not our planned destination.
We just happened to be lucky.
In a paradise island.

MANIWAYA ISLAND
still part of Marinduque

awesome and unique house spotted
And it turns out that the owner of the boat we're riding in
was the same owner of this house- and it's just her
Guest House.

One of the rooms
Tiger spotted?
Because she's a thomasian
A little UST touch!
Lavet!



Wishin' to get back to this paradise again.




xoxo, G

what's crackin'?

SO, we didn't make it. we were just 5 minutes late. the ship was gone. Just when we're about to go back to Manila, some people in the pier taught us another way to go to Marinduque. Though two decided to go back home, the four of us were tough enough to push through. What's a little adventure in life right?

We ended up in General Luna- the farthest part of Quezon. Sitting on a bench. Waiting for the boat. We can see the Marinduque Island from there! We waited for five hours. But those five hours weren't wasted time. We happened to witness their Holy Week tradition.

I don't know what they're called. But we call them pom-pom guys.

They also holds aggressive penitence by whipping their backs to repent for
their sins. Well, not only in this place. Filipinos are known for this tradition.
But it's our first time to see it live. To my shock, I wasn't able to capture it.
But then I saw them cleansing their back in the sea. Salt water. Wow.

Then Ryan and I went to the plaza, just a stone throw away from
where we're staying.
They also have their own version of Morion.


And more pom-pom guys!


And they have an 'ubusan pom-pom game!'

It was pretty bizarre to be in a place where you least expect. Where you knew no one. Where you can't buy foods because you just don't know the place. It's not safe. But it was an awesome once-in-a-lifetime experience.

But I tell you, no more happenings like this. Next time, we'll go by air. No more travels like this! :))



xx, G

heartbreak

It was so hard for me to leave Bohol.
The place is surreal.
You can't just leave it.
Stayed for less than a day.
But I guess leaving Bohol is way easier.
The heartbreak was a lot lighter.

Because of the span of time we're together.

But a heartbreak is harder
When you've been together for long.
They say:
The moment you feel like giving up,
Just remember why you held on for so long.
Is that always the case?

haha.
nonsense thoughts.




xx, G

crazy family.

cebu, 2009

Stalagmites, Stalactites

Hinagdanan Cave, Bohol

I've been to diffrent caves here in the third world but it's my first time to see a cave that's underground. I wish we had an ample time to stay, I would love to dive in the water.

heaven.

(above the clouds... flying:)
Its true when I say that I would rather explore my own country before seeing the world.

sky loving!

Skywalk extreme in Cebu. It feels so fun. I don't wanna go back to Manila yet.