Beach Lovin at Anawangin

 Pundakit Zambales I think is one of the great beaches that you can go just a few hours away from Manila. Travel time is 3-4 hours, you can either bring your own car or take a bus to Olongapo.

Its not really my first time to go there since my first time was 2009 with my emoteam. I loved the place and I recommended it as a perfect place for our team building.

We stayed at Nora's, they have videoke, billards, air-conditioned and non-airconditioned rooms depending on your budget. I decided to get non aircon rooms because usually we dont sleep in team buildings and if we do, its only just for a few hours.

Here's one room, we got one room with shower for Php 3500 with like 6 beds and  4 fans. (not bad huh?)



shores of pundakit

 Island Hopping 
The bangka would cost around Php 1000-1500 for 5 pax (beware for bankeros na overpricing) That would be for 3 islands, ANAWANGIN, CAMARA, and CAPONES. Another great destination is the Nagsasa Island, if youre interested to visit this island the bagkero would ask you probably an additional P500


The Islands
Camara island- nothing special, if your saving time, you can skip this island.hehe
Capones- I liked capones island because of the rock formations that is so picture peeerrrffect!
Theres also a lighthouse at the top of the hill, but you need to hike to go there.
Anawangin- White sand, pine trees, and the swamp. A lot of campers stay here and set up their tents.

*tip-from Pundakit, bring a lot of food or drinks because the prices in the island is more expensive since they transport the goods from Pundakit.





swamp @Anawangin



cozy anawangin



island view

The beaches in Anawangin and Nagsasa became so popular for the past years and I just hope that the government would do its best to protect them.

Subic Tree Top Adventure

I had a hard time thinking where to spend my birthday last march 31, well I decided to have an adrenaline rush and went to Subic Tree Top Adventure.

Where we were suspended like 60 meters above the ground for zip lines (superman ride),canopy, Tree Drop (this is soooOoo scary, my knees were shaking after!) and the survival demo (sooo tiring)..As they say,
Get High on Nature with Tree Top Adventure!

We took a bus to Subic from Victory Liner (Pasay) and took a cab from Subic freeport to the Subic Treetop Adventure. Well, it was super fun, I was with Ivy ruth and my lakwatsera buddies Joy and Tin. So let's begin!

Survival Demo
The survival demo required trekking for about 10-15 minutes. I was so tired and sweating maybe because I havent had any physical activities for the past months. We were taught how to build fire from treebarks and bamboo, types of plants that can be water sources and the like. Its was fun, a good learning experience and it brought me back to my girl scout days.hehe

survival training

Canopy Walk
We started with the canopy walk, which was boring for me. You'll just walk through their jungle trails situated 50-60 feet above the ground. Its not really scary and I actually felt safe because the suspension bridges were made of metal and doesnt really move when you walk like a hanging bridge.


 

safety first

 

lezzz go!

 

Its a good thing hey have lockers where you can leave your things. They also have a store inside where you can buy drinks and food.
 

canopy walk

Another thing I liked about the experience is that the staff was great. They were so nice and they really made us feel safe and comfortable.

Canopy Chair Lift Ride
In the canopy chair ride, you'll get to see the view around the place. I just sat there and appreciated the nature surrounding me. The ride was pretty slow though and may last up to 1.5 hours depending on how long you take to disembark and linger at each station.

 

The Superman Experience
The superman ride was great. It was just like the zipline found in Tagaytay People's Park but the difference is once you get to the end, it would pull you back to the starting point and the ride was faster compared to the one in Tagaytay.

PS. My only complain is that the harness was painful because they place it around the stomach.

Tree Drop
The tree drop adventure is my favorite, its the best. Im not really afraid of heights and I wasnt scared but after this ride, my knees were shaking.  It was such an adrenaline rush and I want to do it again!

image from trip advisor

So if youre looking for an adrenaline rush or simply want to conquer your fear of heights, this is a place is a great destination to bond with your friends or family.

You can check their website here

SAFETY FIRST

“Safety is Treetop's number one priority” – these words are prominently displayed on signs at Tree Top Adventure. All of the attractions are certified and accredited by professionals in the field. The tour guides are certified on first aid, CPR and are highly trained in industrial rope access work and rope-rescue techniques. 

ADVENTURE PACKAGES

Tree Top Adventure Package

Appreciate unspoiled nature from up to 100 feet above the ground! Follow an adventure trail like no other, suspended among the rainforests’ highest branches. Cross 4 suspension bridges and tak 9 motorized cable rides of up to 220 meters in length.

RATE: Php 350/person
DURATION: 1.5-2 hours

Trekking Adventure Package

Sometimes, to experience an unforgettable high, one must keep his feet firmly on the ground. Come have a serene walk as Treetop guides you through the wilderness. Marvel at the magnificent flora and fauna of Subic’s renowned virgin rainforest from the ground level with all the excitement going on above your head.

RATE: Php 100/person
DURATION:1-1.5 hours

Ultimate Adventure Package

Experience real WildLife! Soar from tree to tree while securely suspended in two fashions, face down and seated. Here, the Superman ride is part of your activities. In this thrilling trail, cover 5 platforms, cross 4 suspension bridges and conquer 5 cable lines of up to 450 feet long and 100 feet high.

RATE: Php 350/person
DURATION:1.5-2 hours

Tree-Drop Adventure Package

Serene as the jungle may seem, there is also something in it to quench your thirst for adrenaline rush. Flirt with gravity by rappelling down the side of a 60-foot tree! Each descent is a unique adventure as the park offer a variety of styles - the conventional, the spider style and the daring Australian style (face first!).

RATE: Php 150/person/rappel

ADDRESS AND PHONE

Tree Top Adventure Park
Upper MAU FSC Tourism
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines 2222

FOR BOOKING AND INFORMATION
Landline: 045-499-1179 or 045-499-0695
Call/Text Globe Cell Phone: 0917-392-3759
Call/Text Smart Cell Phone: 0928-504-6769

 

Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival 2010

one of my dreams is to ride a hot air balloon, but since its expensive, well just have to save for that one for now.

and today i got to see a lot of hot air balloons, kites and everything flies. yey! im with my lakwatsera buddies joyjoy and tin.

Hot air Balloon festival happens every year, every Febuary at Clark,  Pampanga.

sah.joy.tin

They have different activities, everyone can fly kites, they have kiosks and food booths. The main event would be the display of hot air balloons, if you wouldnt be able to catch it by 5-6am, then you can catch it later like 6-7pm like we did.

Since we have a lot of time to kill, we went to SM Clark to have lunch.

serah and tina nagiikot@sm clark

when we went back to the festival at arounf 4pm. We bought food,pillows,  and a blanket.

wow kite

may blanket na din kami! haha!

pizza!

If you dont have a car, it would be best to leave the place earlier, festivals ends @8-9pm. Because its not easy to take a ride to the bus terminal. Plus the terminal there came from other terminals already so they just have a few seats available.

he said he's leaving, i accepted that.

before he left, everything was okay. He made me feel things will be alright. He'll visit, he'll call.
I thought everything's going to be okay. Things are not going to be easy, i knew that. But I was willing to
make the sacrifices just to make it work.


and then, just a month after he left he says he doesn't want to make the relationship deeper because things will be just
hard for the both of us. How selfish is that?

my heart yells: OUCH!

so what does that mean?
what he feels for me and the times that we shared together are all LIES.

"the truth didn't hurt, the lies did"

And whats worse, he didn't even let me know that he's leaving now, FOR GOOD. He left me hanging, waiting.



Waiting......



for.......




nothing.....






and he said he did not guarantee anything? well guess what? that's bs.




why did you have to kill me? I can die on my own.

My heart Died Today

my heart died today, april 02,2009.

Things are just starting to get really special. But then, life wouldn't just let me be happy.
First off, he said he's about to resign. I didn't want to talk about it. He was hired in a company in Pampanga. What? All along I thought he's going to stay here. But there's still hope deep inside that he'll change his mind. Then reality sets in.

s: di ko alam sasabihin ko, ano ba ko sayo?
 
n: ur more than a friend choy
 
s: lagi ako inaasar ni rolet kung bakit wala akong bf, kasi daw ung mga boys ko hanggang    introduction lang, walang ginagawa.naiinis ako sa kanya pag ganun di na lang ako nagsasalita..
   I like you, in case you havent noticed.pro alam ko naman yung tungkol sa family mo at naiintidihan    ko din na sila ung priority mo. I realized that i dont need a rel just to prove that what i feel is       real. pero ang gulo lang..tas aalis ka..xempre di madali sakin un..
 
n: alam ko naman un at nalulungkot din ako..nahihiya na
    DI KITA MAPANINDIGAN SARAH...
 
s:  ayoko maawa sa sarili ko pero un ung nararamdaman ko, kung yun ung choice na pinili mo wala naman akong magagawa don eh..
 
n:  uh dont have to feel that way..please dont..im sorry choy..;c
 
n:  choy sorry..


di kita mapanindigan..the words keep playing on my mind over and over..then tears fell from my eyes. I don't want to think or feel anything, make me numb.