tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010200078536462022024-03-14T00:47:27.248-07:00Boy Palaboy: A Journal Of Journeysboypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-70201625312564916472013-02-13T18:00:00.001-08:002013-02-18T00:02:49.569-08:00Biketas 2013: Night + Early Morning RideTravel Period: February 13 - 14, 2013<br />
Destination: Around Davao City<br />
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<b>Wednesday Night Ride</b><br />
February 13, when I decided to join the ride and it was past few weeks since I have joined a night ride for WTF rides. Another reason also was for the test video shot of GoPro Hero 3 Black for the next day which was recently bought by Jason. From home, I traversed Panacan and Diversion Road then Dacudao, Obrero and finally reached Bikerboy. A lot of bikers joined the ride, headcount of 20, 8 from Biketas: Ruel, Ramil, Leojim, Jan Gee, Jason, Raksil, Sherwin and me with special appearance of master Julius. :D<br />
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<b>Night Ride Route</b><br />
From Bikerboy, we proceed to V. Mapa St. to Circumferential Road, Bacaca Road and exit at Diversion Road. After the regrouped, we traversed Diversion Road up to Panacan Depo and proceed to Sasa, R. Castillo and finally last stop for our dinner near Agdao flyover. By 10:30pm, we adjourned and proceed to Obrero.<br />
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<b>Early Morning Ride</b><br />
4:30am was scheduled ride out of the group for an early ride since I will be going to work by 8am. We proceed to Damosa and had our early breakfast at Mcdo where we also met Alvin (college schoolmate) who also celebrating his birthday during that day, Valentine's day. 5:30am when we continued the ride bound to Catitipan via Mamay Road. We traversed an off-road path from Purok 8 to Sun City, got lost with the trail and had an adventurous ride. Exit at Malagamot Road, we took a left turn bound to Indagan and exit to Mudiang, and finally proceed to Cabantian. While Jason and Ramil proceeded to downtown, I ride back to Mudiang for Ilang and went to the office for work.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
It covered a total of 72kms both for night and early morning ride. "<i>Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride</i>." - John F. Kennedy<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-15894661820702466862013-02-09T20:02:00.000-08:002013-02-13T23:33:41.416-08:00Biketas 2013: Skyline-Mintal-Mulig + Panabo RideTravel Period: February 09 - 10, 2013<br />
Destination: Davao City and Panabo City<br />
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<b>Downtown To Mintal Via Skyline</b><br />
February 09, Saturday. We haven't done any bike ride before on this Skyline-Mintal-Mulig route, so I suggested it to the group. As usual, we had our early breakfast at fast food chain and ride out by 6:30am. We traversed Torres St. then to San Rafael Village to reach Maa and finally Diversion Road. A slow ascent on this part up to Las Terrazas, followed with a long descent down to Skyline intersection. We turn right at the junction and traversed Catalunan Grande road up to Skyline proper. Since it's our first time with the trail, we missed to take the shortcut road to Mintal proper instead we traversed a longer loop, it was blessing in disguise because we passed by at DECA Wakeboard park and had our photo ops.<br />
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<b>Mintal To Libby Via Mulig</b><br />
After we had our photo ops at the wakeboard park, we proceeded to Mintal proper and to UP Mintal campus. We had a hard time finding the location of the campus since it was almost a decade since we visited the campus during PSITS time. Luckily, after some navigation and help of the locals, we finally arrived at the campus, of course, photo ops at the statue. Minutes after, we proceeded to Mulig road until we reached an intersection, southbound for Toril, northbound for Calinan and westbound for Pangitaon. We took a break and by 10am decided to proceed with the route bound to Virlyn's place for the Biketas bike workshop.<br />
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<b>Biketas Workshop</b><br />
Thanks to our food sponsor Jason for the advance birthday celebration. Back to the workshop, we're assigned to designated topics to discussed. Raksil lead the presentation while Koko as our expert gues, gave tips and tricks about biking. We had our great lunch, snack and even early dinner. Late afternoon when it was started to rain, it was pouring heavy rains that we decided to stay for awhile. By evening, we decided to went back home even it was raining.<br />
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<b>Panabo Ride</b><br />
February 10, Sunday. During the bike workshop, we decided to have a long ride to practice and increase our pacing. Past 6am when Jason texted us, riding out from downtown bound to north. Raksil waited at Dona Pilar crossing while I waited at Ilang crossing. When we group, we decided to maintain a 25kph pacing with circular pacing technique as alternate wind breaker. By 8:26am, we already arrived at Panabo City, had our breakfast and then proceed to the pier and mangrove along the shore. We tour around the city and by 10am we went back home.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Skyline-Mintal-Mulig ride covers 89kms while the Panabo ride covers a total of 48kms. "<i>Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.</i>" - Ralph Waldo Emerson<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!<br />
<br />boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-52343747021776512192013-02-02T20:04:00.000-08:002013-02-06T22:10:28.766-08:00Biketas 2013: Loleng's Revisited RideTravel Period: February 02, 2013<div>
Destination: Loleng's Mountain Spring Resort, Davao City</div>
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<b>The 2nd Time Around</b></div>
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It was just past 2 weeks since we did <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2013/01/biketas-2013-night-lolengs-ride.html" target="_blank">my first Loleng's ride</a> last January 19. This was my second time to ride to Loleng's (first choice of the group since its cheap, 100pesos only for entrance fee and swimming pool) and this time, Leojim had his maiden ride with Biketas together with Jason, Ronie and Sherwin while James later joined the ride. Meet up at McDo Bajada around 5:30am, had our early breakfast at Chowking and it was past 6am when we ride out.<br /><a name='more'></a></div>
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<b>Downtown To Toril</b></div>
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As usual, we traversed Torres St., exit at Quirino then Bankerohan and proceed to Matina. Jason lead the ride while I was the last man who also took photos from time to time. We maintained a moderate pace during the ride, not bad for Leojim to keep up with the pace considering he haven't bike for awhile. At Ulas area, a biker pass us and I'd breakaway from the group to catch up with the biker. Looking at the gears setting, his on the maximum ratio while I have 2 more gears for me. After 2kms, I started to tire out with the pace and decided to slow down and waited others to regroup. By 7:25am, we reached Toril proper where James waited for us and joined the ride. </div>
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<b>Toril To Loleng's</b></div>
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From crossing Bayabas Toril, a road sign can be seen indicating the distance of Eden which is 13kms. Since Loleng's is 4kms before Eden, that means only 9kms of uphill ride to be taken, yay, now I'm good with Math, didn't used the Calculator app. :D. After a kilometer from James' house, the first and last downhill part of Loleng's ride was encountered which was followed by a short steep ascent after the bridge. Shifting to a manageable gears, we slowly reduce our speed, I calculated the remaining distance and we could reached the junction to Loleng's by 9am if we maintain a pace of 15minutes per kilometer. While Ronie and Sherwin was already way ahead from us, we took our time pedalling with Leojim whom had his official Biketas mode experience. :D Few meters before we reached the junction and regrouped, we had our break for a buko juice drink at the road side, which was great to quench our thirst.</div>
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<b>Swim, Play, Eat</b></div>
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Once we regrouped, we had our photos ops at the entrance and finally proceed to the resort proper by taking a rough road with loose gravel and rocks. We're the first guests to use the pool that day and started diving lessons and photo ops again. An hour before noon, we decided to went to the resto and ordered for our lunch. While waiting for the food, we decided to feed the birds and do photo ops again whom Sherwin was eager to do. We proceed to basketball court and had our shooting games where James, Ronie and I lose the game race to 11 (<i>onse-onse</i>)<i>. </i>Next was the ABC game, on the lead were Ronie, James and Leojim while Jason and me were stuck on the A position, after some rounds Jason was able to catch up with them and I am the only one left at A. When all of them were on the C position, I had a lucky shot from A, proceed to B and catch until C. With their tips, I was able to shot from C, whew! Time to eat our lunch, grilled chicken for us. Then back to the pool for another swimming session and more photo ops. :D</div>
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<b>Loleng's To Toril</b></div>
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By 3pm, we decided to pack up and ride out. Upon exit, they bought some honey at the store near the junction. The ride back to Toril from Loleng's was quick since it was downhill, it only takes around 15 minutes compared to an around 2 hours of pedalling up. We dropped by at James' house and had a meal since it was fiesta that day. Past 4pm when we ride out bound to downtown proper.</div>
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<b>Toril To Downtown</b></div>
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We set to maintain our pace at around 20km/h, did a quick stop at Matina area. And by past 5pm, we reached Obrero. After that, we visited Julius at SPH who was admitted due to dengue and with around 30k platelet count, he still managed to crack some jokes. As of this writing, he's feeling better and still need some rest, praise God.</div>
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The ride only covered a total of 83kms based on the plotting I did on Google Earth, I guess I need to have a speedometer on my bike installed to track the distance more accurately. "<i>The bicycle is a curios vehicle. Its passenger is its engine." </i>- John Howard</div>
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boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-57866385431432119492013-01-27T18:50:00.001-08:002013-01-27T22:33:20.390-08:00Biketas 2013: Salubong RideTravel Period: January 27, 2013<br />
Destination: Around Davao City<br />
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<b>Liwanag World Festival</b><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_I39Wktpe4/UQYQPctQeFI/AAAAAAAACWM/JCXrBHI05fQ/s1600/01-01liwanag1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_I39Wktpe4/UQYQPctQeFI/AAAAAAAACWM/JCXrBHI05fQ/s200/01-01liwanag1.jpg" width="177" /></a>"<i>Liwanag</i>" which translated to "light" means a lot, from its literal definition of being simply a light or a creative idea that will help to improve life in the community. MISSION (Movement of Imaginals for Sustainable Societies Through Initiatives, Organizing, and Networking) is the main proponent of Liwanag World Festival on Creativity and Sustainability with a theme of "<i>Imaginality - Co-creating Sustainable Societies". </i>To know more about the event, its goals, the current reality, the challenge and our participation as an individual, you can check their website <a href="http://liwanagworldfest.net/web2.2/index.php/liwanag2/the-concept" target="_blank">Liwanag World Festival</a>.<br />
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<b>Padyak Tungo Sa Liwanag</b><br />
To raise awareness of the upcoming Liwanag World Festival, Kuya Jude and Tatay Felcon of Negros Oriental did a bike pilgrimage starting from Northern Luzon all the way down to Davao City. They were later joined by Valerie from Baguio, Enrique from Iloilo and Kuya Ritchie also from Negros Oriental. Starting from January 1 to 26, they bike from Aparri, Cagayan to the towns of Ilocos, followed with a long ascent to Baguio (which I personally asked to Kuya Jude if where was the hardest part, it was due to uphill and cold weather condition) then off to Metro Manila and Batangas. After Luzon, proceeded to Mindoro, Panay and Negros Island, then Cebu and finally in Mindanao. Monica Ayala of Cycle For Life together with MISSION organized a Salubong ride in Calinan to welcome the bike pilgrims on January 27.<br />
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<b>Downtown To Lacson, Calinan</b><br />
Meanwhile, Biketas committed to join the Salubong ride, met at McDo Bajada and started the ride to Lacson, Calinan. We passed by Tatay Paeng at NCCC Mall and continue with the ride, reached Ulas and right turn for Mintal. At Mintal area, we already catched up with some bikers while road bikers catched up with us. Hehe. We met some acquaintances also from different bike groups who joined the Salubong ride. Aside from mountain bikes, some cyclists/bike enthusiasts used their road or folding bikes. At Calinan proper, bikers already assembled at the road side while we proceeded to the starting point at Lacson fruit stand. Finally, we met the bike pilgrims, quick conversation and group shots with them. <br />
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<b>Calinan To City Hall</b><br />
By 8:45am, we started the ride, on the lead were the marshals, followed by the bike pilgrims and the bikers. From starting point down to Ulas area, the <i>peloton </i>(not in a race mode) grows bigger and bigger as bikers converged when we passed them along the road. I managed to take some shots and clips during the ride, the experience was great, one word on my mind, <i style="font-weight: bold;">humanity</i>, sharing the same passion, participated from teens to olds, ladies to men, and newbies to pros. Various bike groups of the city also joined the ride including Force, Cycle For Life, BIBOO, davaomtbiker, BIKETAS, Davao Dafolding Society, Bikerboy, Habagat, DAPOBA, JOB, Terrain Challenger 611, SiningBayan, Balay Bagong Lumad, WTF Niterides, SCUBA, MUMHO, and etc. We had a quick break at Ulas junction to regroup and proceeded to City Hall where bike pilgrims and bikers were welcomed by Councilor Leo Avila on behalf of the City Government of Davao. Of course, group shots in front of the city hall. <br />
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<b>City Hall To PWC</b><br />
Minutes after the photo ops and interview of the media with the bike pilgrims, the ride continued to its final destination, Philippine Women's College, where Liwanag World Festival will be held on January 29 - February 2, 2013. At the campus, bikers were welcomed by school admins and MISSION members. A short program was held and bike pilgrims delivered their short message with regards to Liwanag and their experiences during the pilgrimage.<br />
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<b>Go Biketas, Ligo Biketas!</b><br />
It was already a trademark for Biketas to have a swimming session after the ride, either it can be on a simple swimming pool or on a serene white beach. After the program, we traversed Shrine Hills and proceeded to GAP farm to spend the rest of the afternoon, swimming time and by dusk we went home!<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Based on my manual tracking on Google Earth, the ride covered around 103kms, yay, century ride for me yet less than 5% of what the bike pilgrims had covered, 2000+ kilometers from Aparri to Davao. As for me, someday, maybe, Davao to Aparri. ^_^ "<i>The era of destructive extreme weather events is upon us and will escalate in the years to come. We have to contribute our modest share towards addressing the challenge of climate change. And designing a major event to be a carbon neutral and encouraging others to do the same, is one of them." - </i>Nicanor Perlas<br />
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boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-13466423812583553822013-01-19T01:00:00.000-08:002013-01-25T03:41:53.132-08:00Biketas 2013: Night + Loleng's RideTravel Period: January 18 - 19, 2013<br />
Destination: Around Davao City and Loleng's Mountain Spring Resort<br />
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<b>Friday Night Ride</b><br />
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<b>Loleng's Mountain Spring Resort</b><br />
Located at Eden Bayabas, Toril of Davao City, the resort is just minutes-ride from the city proper, well, that's if you're on a motorized vehicle but when you're on a bike specifically mountain bike, it will take hours to reach the place. :p. This 95% man-made resort overlooks Davao metropolis at around 3000 feet above sea level which means a very uphill ride when going to the place. By 5am of Saturday, we proceed to Chowking Bajada for our early breakfast and then off to our ride together with James, Jason and Ramil.<br />
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<b>Bajada To Toril</b><br />
The night before the ride, I was already feeling ill due to cough and fever but decided to proceed the ride hoping that it will get better. When we ride out after our breakfast, it started to drizzle yet proceeded with the ride and dropped by at a drugstore to buy a medicine. Proceed with the ride at an increasing pace when a minor accident happened at Sandawa crossing Matina, James lost control with the bike when it hits the <i>crack of the road</i>, fortunately, he only got a minor bruise and slight pain on his right arm. After a body check and a quick rest, we continued with the ride but on a slower pace this time. By around 7am, we reached Toril proper and had a quick stop at a convenience store to buy some drinks and finally off for the ascent.<br />
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<b>Toril To Loleng's</b><br />
After a kilometer distance from Crossing Bayabas, a slight build of ascent have started then followed with a long downhill part up to the bridge and a short steep ascent on a two-lane road. Good thing that it was a cemented road all the way up to the Eden which is better compared to what we did on our previous ride on Samal Island bound to <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2013/01/biketas-2013-canibad-ride-via-penaplata.html" target="_blank">Canibad via Tayapoc</a>, a rough road with loose gravel. We maintained our pace and slowly climbing the ascent part. Ramil, who lead the ride continues to pedal all the way up, while I sew (<i>tahi mode) </i>to recover some energy. Meanwhile, James and Jason who are few meters behind managed to have some shots during their breaks. At around 9am, we finally reached Loleng's junction and finally had a break for a rest. While waiting to regroup, we ordered <i>Marang </i>and a softdrink.<br />
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<b>Loleng's For The First Time</b><br />
From the junction, it was a short ride to the resort proper, we paid 100pesos (50 for the entrance fee and another 50 for swimming pool, our main purpose. lol). When we reached the pool area, it was only us that time and it felt like we have an exclusive reservation, but only during that time because hours later, other resort's guests occupied the area. We unloaded our packs and proceeded to the pool for swimming time with photo ops. By 11am, we decided to order ahead for our lunch and while waiting for the food to be served, we had our photos with the doves around the area. Finally, food was served, a grilled chicken for four of us, <i>sarap and sulit! </i>After lunch, we spent our past time playing basketball on the court and dodge ball on the pool. By 3pm, we decided to packed up and leave the place, proceeded with the ride even if its raining.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Past 5pm when we reached downtown proper and I decided to went directly to home. With a total of 120km ride for both night ride and Loleng's ride, this is my first century for this year 2013. Credits to all the photos above to <a href="http://jamesmalibiran.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">James Malibiran</a>. "<i>Until mountain biking came along, the bike scene was ruled by a small elite cadre of people who seemed allergic to enthusiasm.</i>" - Jacquie Phelan<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-24530201379937657142013-01-13T18:24:00.000-08:002013-02-06T20:59:46.599-08:00Biketas 2013: Canibad Ride via PenaplataTravel Period: January 13, 2013<br />
Destination: Canibad Beach, Island Garden City of Samal<br />
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<b>Puting Bato Plan</b><br />
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<b>Babak To Penaplata Via Mambago</b><br />
A total of 14 bikers during this ride, mostly of Biketas members and 3 trial bikers who tag along the ride. As usual from Babak, we traversed Mambago A and B with a short ascent then followed with a flat surface and a downhill part all the way down to Penaplata. While trial bikers had hard time (<i>biketas mode)</i> on the ascent part due to their bike setup, mountain bikers just managed to climbed slowly. We regrouped at the main road for awhile before proceeding and upon reaching Penaplata, we bought drinks and snacks for a rough ride ahead.<br />
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<b>Penaplata To Tayapoc Junction</b><br />
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<b>Tayapoc Junction</b><br />
This is the junction going to Puting Bato on the right side and Aundanao (where Canibad Beach is located) on left side. It was almost 11am when we reached the junction and upon the calculation and recommendation of our trailmaster, it was decided not to pursue Puting Bato (the highest peak of the island around 400+ MASL). Since, it will be a long and very steep trail that it would take around 2hours just to reach the area considering the rarity of the stores along the rough road where we plan to take our lunch. The group agreed to divert to Canibad instead and have our lunch at the beach.<br />
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<b>Tayapoc Junction To Canibad Beach</b><br />
If there's an uphill surely there will also a downhill part and this was the best part of the ride, a long downhill rough road which is a perfect place for trial bikers. I managed to take some clips on the downhill part, it was just few minutes when reached the Canibad junction and regroup. Then off to Kathleen's Place for our lunch.<br />
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<b>Canibad Beach</b><br />
This will be my fourth time to visit the place, the first time was rough since we're commuting on <i>habal-habal </i>to reach the place. Glad, I had my bike now where I can reach places like this without paying a dime to commute. While others took a rest, Julius and Presy are preparing our lunch, <i>tinolang manok </i>and <i>ginisang tinapa, sarap. </i>After we took our lunch, others took a quick dip on the beach and by 2:30pm we left the place to head home.<br />
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<b>Canibad Beach To Penaplata Via Tayapoc</b><br />
Initial plan was to traverse circumferential road of Aundanao via Balet to Babak but it was settled on backtracking our route, yes backtracking, and imagine those best time of downhill part becomes our worst time. We pedaled for a short distance on a manageable part but most of the time we're on <i>biketas </i>mode (pushing our bike while walking). For around 45mins, we finally reached the top, whew! Then followed with a downhill part and had to regrouped and take a rest on the store at the junction part, forgot the name of the place. Then proceeded to Penaplata, but did a quick stop at the overlooking view for a beautiful sunset.<br />
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<b>Penaplata To Babak Via Mambago A</b><br />
From Penaplata, we traversed Mambago A and B, just backtracked on the route we took in the morning. This is an easy part and everyone was on relax mode since few minutes after, will be back to Davao City. Arriving at the Babak wharf we paid the fare and boarded the ferry. It was dusk when we sailed the Davao Gulf and was dark when we finally docked to Sasa 11 and parted our ways.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Lately, I'm tired of summarizing my blog entry. Well, it's almost 57km ride from Ilang to Canibad Beach and back and forth. "<i>The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart.</i>" - Iris Murdoch<b> </b><br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-26679703845813189692013-01-11T18:22:00.000-08:002013-02-06T20:58:57.164-08:00Biketas 2013: Night + Reverse Sonshine Ride<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Just want to end this entry by a quote of "</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; line-height: 18px;"><i>Learn to ride a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live</i>.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">" - Mark Twain, who at the same time authored my blog quote "<i>Explore. Dream. Discover". </i>Have a great ride everyone and keep safe.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Thank you and God bless us all!</span></span>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-46950399441922908252013-01-05T22:21:00.000-08:002013-01-25T03:42:59.430-08:00Biketas 2013: Kaputian + Talicud Loop Ride<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Travel Period: January 05 - 06, 2013</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The first time I did the Kaputian ride, I remember telling myself that I will not do it again, it was the moment when I pushed my bike on every ascent I've encountered, too tired mode. This time which is my second time was different, I wasn't on push-the-bike mode (<i>baktas</i>) on the entire ride. Weeeh! I guess, I have improved or it was just with Irony (my new bike) :D Back on track, we still do rest from time to time to regroup and do photo ops of the beautiful scenery including the overlooking view of Malipano Island and Pearl Farm Resort.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Past the hour of 10am, we finally reached Kaputian town proper, the 3rd district of Samal along with Babak and Penaplata. They took their lunch while brunch for me. By 11am, we went to the ferry station, few meters after Kaputian Beach Resort and around that time there was no regular ferry in transit to Talicud Island so we opted to contract the boat captain for a ferry ride to Isla Reta for 350pesos where we divided among the four of us, however, it would cost 28pesos for the regular ride. Finally, we reached our destination - Isla Reta Beach Resort which never fails to impress me. Of course, swimming time and photo ops around the area.</span></span><br />
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Compiled clips to the ride.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Thank you and God bless us all!</span></span>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-55653960110720482922012-12-07T22:43:00.000-08:002012-12-11T00:10:42.946-08:00My Seventh Solo Backpacking TripTravel Period: December 7 - 10, 2012<br />
Destination: Banaue, Ifugao; Bontoc and Sagada, Mountain Province
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<b>Amazing Race</b> <br />
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<b>En Route To Banaue</b><br />
I had my breakfast first at the city and searched for an Internet cafe to do some research for possible routes to Banaue and glad that I found some alternatives. I took a bus back to south and dropped at Bagabag intersection where I met three people who also want to visit Banaue for a day. We took a jeepney bound to Lagawe and another jeepney from Lagawe to Banaue. This is the first time I had my top loading experience which was a great experience and has a vantage point for scenic views. Around three hours of road travel from Bagabag, we finally reached Banaue and a check out for the province of Ifugao!<br />
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<b>Stairway To Heaven</b><br />
We then agreed to take a trike bound to NFA-Aguian View Deck and Banaue View Point. Upon reaching the Aguian View Deck, we were awed with the excellent view of the rice terraces which a dream came true for me since I want to visit the place long before. It's interesting to note that the view deck is the actual place where the famous rice terraces is sketch which can be seen on 1000-peso bill. We then proceeded to Banaue View Point for better view of the rice terraces, had photo ops and after spending some time, I decided to separate from the group since I will be going to Bontoc then Sagada.<br />
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<b>En Route To Sagada</b><br />
From Banaue View Point, I took a bus bound to Bontoc, it was a wonderful 2-hour bus ride with scenic views. Arriving at Bontoc, I took a trike for a small ride to jeepney terminal bound to Sagada. Its another top loading experience this time. I immediately climbed to the top load to have a better view of the town and the mountain ranges during travel. After an hour of road trip, we have reached the peaceful town of Sagada.<br />
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<b>Sagada Town Tour</b><br />
It was past 3pm when I arrived at Sagada. I look for St. Joseph Resthause for my accommodation and checked-in. Then proceeded to town tour, I checked first the church, then the cemetery and Echo Valley which was just walking distance from the town center. There were also local and foreign visitors on the place. I trekked down to the Echo Valley to have a closer look of the hanging coffins where Sagada is famous of. It was getting dark when I came back to the town proper and I look for a place to have my dinner. I found a resto and tried their <i>Pinikpikan </i>specialty which was good and worth the price. The funny thing was I just wearing a t-shirt, short and slipper during the town tour despite of the cold environment while the rest of the visitors and locals are wearing their jackets and warmers. Hehe. By 8pm, I already settled at my room and had my sleep after 22 hours of traveling from Davao. <b> </b> <br />
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<b>En Route To Baguio</b><br />
December 9, 2012, Sunday around 6am when I woke up, the hardest thing to do was to take a bath with its ice-cold water, <i>brrrr, </i>luckily, I've managed the cold and had to do it somehow. I went to bus terminal and reserve a seat, thank God I was able to take the front 2 seats just for me, it feels like I'm on a business class though I haven't tried it. Hehe. My 6-hour ride to Baguio was great and I took photos anytime I want. There still few minutes left before we depart and I decided to buy some foods at road stall like <i>suman </i>and <i>arozcaldo </i>for my breakfast. I managed to take the photos below en route to Baguio.<br />
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<b>Baguio To Manila To Davao</b><br />
It was raining when I reached Baguio around 2pm, I had my lunch and walk down to Victory Liner bus terminal. I had an easy time navigating the streets since we also had our walk tour when we visited Baguio last October 2010. Arrived at the bus terminal I purchased a ticket and just like what happen to Manny Pacquiao for losing the fight, I was also unfortunate to have an aisle set at the bus, couldn't take photos. I just settled on taking naps and reading a magazine (the Smile magazine of Cebu Pacific that I always collect during my travel as a souvenir where on this issue Journeying James had a couple pages of his 100 days travel). Arrived at Pasay around 10pm, I went to airport for an early flight back to Davao by 4am.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
When something happened that is not on the plan, never surrender, thus, look for another possible solutions. I just did when I look for an alternatives to reach Banaue and glad I was able to. Finally, I visited the famous Banaue rice terraces and just checked-out this on my bucket list including five provinces on this trip: Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Ifugao and Mountain Province. This maybe my last travel and stop temporarily to replenish my funds, or continue on cycle touring, a new hubby or maybe just a beginning for a big travel plan ahead and only God knows what are His plans for me. :D<br />
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God bless us all!boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-30229469895293299572012-10-13T03:23:00.000-07:002012-10-18T04:19:49.254-07:00Biketas 2012: Hagimit FallsTravel Period: October 13, 2012<br />
Destination: Hagimit Falls, Pe<span class="st">ñ</span>aplata, Island Garden City of Samal<br />
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<b>Saturday Ride</b><br />
This is the first saturday ride we had in our Biketas group with the special participation of Jay together with his all-Giant specs bike. The rest of the group met at Mcdo Bajada and I waited at the Sasa 11 around 6am, when the rest of the group arrived, we proceeded to the ferry and paid 26pesos both for the passenger and bike.<br />
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<b>Babak To<span class="st"></span> Mambago <i>A</i></b> <br />
After arriving at the Babak Pier, first we had our group shot taken. Paid 2pesos at the exit for environmental fee at off the to the rough road. There are many options to reach Pe<span class="st">ñ</span>aplata but the group opted to choose the shorter ride thru Mambago A. After a kilometer of rough road where road construction is still going on, the group had reached the cemented road with a slowly ascent. This is the part where members get separated depends on how fast and strong you pedal going to the top. As always, I get behind from the rest and we just have regrouped at the intersection of Samal main road. <b> </b><br />
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<b>Mambago <i>A</i> To Hagimit Falls</b><br />
After spending some minutes resting, the group proceeded to the destination: Hagimit Falls, this will be my second time to visit the falls. We passed by at Pe<span class="st">ñ</span>aplata proper then to the short yet steep ascent to Hagimit intersection where others had their short break. After we have regrouped, we immediately went to the Hagimit Falls entrance and paid 40pesos each. The road to the falls is very rough and some of us including me dismounted from the bike and went down while others remain riding on their full suspension bikes [<i>padaplin ang mga baratohon na bike</i>].<br />
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<b>Hagimit Falls</b><br />
Finally, we have the reach falls proper, unload our packs and took a rest while Julius fixed his flat tire and Raksil replaced his interior. After some time, we decided to have our swimming time and photo ops from every spots we could. Not to mention our other members who dive on a "DIVING IS NOT ALLOWED" spot [<i>mga gahi og ulo</i>]. :D<br />
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<b>Hagimit Falls To Pe<span class="st">ñ</span>aplata <b><b>To Bakak Then Home</b></b></b><br />
By 11AM, we decided to went back to Pe<span class="st">ñ</span>aplata to have our lunch since we need to be a the Davao City proper by 2PM. There's the hard part of the ride again, ascending back to the entrance of Hagimit Falls. We had our photo ops again and continued to ride until Pe<span class="st">ñ</span>aplata where we took our lunch. After we had our lunch, we backed track on our trail via Mambago A, reached Babak Pier, aboard the ferry and finally off to our individual home.<br />
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<b><b>Summary</b></b><br />
I've been traveling to different places on tight budget but nothing beats exploring places thru biking, aside from the fact the you can appreciate more and get familiar with the landmarks you passed by, you could also reached your destination on a lesser budget. This time I had conquered Hagimit Falls thru biking and what completed the day was a short meet-up with my long-time-no-see college classmates at SM Lanang Premier. :D<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!<b><b> </b> </b> boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-90773312791848661672012-07-15T02:10:00.000-07:002012-07-17T02:13:34.229-07:00Biketas 2012: Kaputian Side Trip In Isla RetaTravel Period: July 15, 2012<br />
Destination: Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal and Isla Reta Beach Resort, Talicud Island<br />
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<b>Biketas 3.5</b><br />
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<b>Babak To Pe<span class="st">ñ</span>aplata via Circumferential Road</b><br />
Another different trail we took going to Pe<span class="st">ñaplata since we will be navigating the circumferential road along the shoreline of Samal Island. It was a rough road with few ascent and descent parts along the way. We passed by to beach resorts along the road and did a quick stop for some photo ops in an area that is being developed into a residential community at a beach front with an overlooking view of Davao City's skyline. For almost an hour of biking, we finally reached our first stop at Pe</span><span class="st">ñaplata. Bought some foods and drinks for refill and later on, proceeded to our destination.</span><br />
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<b><span class="st">Pe</span><span class="st">ñaplata To Kaputian</span></b><span class="st"> </span><br />
<span class="st">As mentioned by our trail master, this will be the challenging part of the leg with few miles of ascent followed with a series of long and winding downhill roads. The climb was hard and I need to take some rest from time to time while for others, they just pedal all the way up to the top. :D One of the sweeper (the tail of the group) keeps motivating us on the ascent part by saying that only few meters left to the top which had encourage us to continue pedaling. After the ascent part, here comes the reward, a series of descent part, no sweat, but we have to be cautious during the blind curve and should maintain our speed. But this was not considered with one of our colleague and eventually lead to an accident. :(</span><br />
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<span class="st"><span class="st"><b>Slow-Motion Picture</b></span><br />
<span class="st">One of our friend had learn his biking lessons in a hard way. Indeed, the best learning in life is through experience. :D As he narrated as to what was the cause and happened during the accident, he stresses that before he hits the ground, everything was in<i> sloooow-motion</i>, he had the time to make up his mind on what to do before hitting the ground, thinking on what to do to lessen the impact, eventually hit the ground and he quickly stood up (like nothing happens mode). Luckily, he just got some minor bruise on the right hand and the helmet just did its purpose. This is why it is important to wear helmet during bike ride. NO HELMET, NO RIDE policy. :D </span></span><br />
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<span class="st"><b>Finally Reached Kaputian</b></span><br />
<span class="st">By 10AM, we have reached Kaputian District proper and proceeded to Kaputian Beach Resort. We took our meal and then off to swimming. Of course, photo ops underwater with the used of Panasonic Lumix TS-4. But before noon, we found out the that ferry servicing from Kaputian to Davao scheduled at 3PM had already stop which was our option to went back to Davao instead of backtracking by biking which I can't imagine biking those downhills we took earlier and that would be incredibly exhausting. </span><br />
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<span class="st"><b>Side Trip In Isla Reta</b></span><br />
<span class="st">7 out of 11 decided to backtracked the trail by biking while the remaining four including me decided to take some chances on the Samal Express buses since one of us is injured. While we were relaxing on a cottage, we spotted a ferry boarding some passengers, we then asked for queries and finally decided to board the ferry since it will be going to Talicud Island where another ferry is scheduled to leave by 3PM from Talicud Island to Sta. Ana Wharf in Davao City. We proceeded to Isla Reta Beach Resort which is just a few meters away from Talicud wharf. We took our lunch and proceeded to swimming and underwater photo ops. :D By 3PM, we left Talicud Island bound to Davao and off to our individual places.</span><br />
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<span class="st"><b>Summary</b></span><br />
<span class="st">With an unexpected plan we had and we took, definitely, this bike ride is one of the best we had. We endured the climb, relieved with the downhill, a lesson learned and a great reward for us. I didn't imagine that I will discover places I've never been to just with biking, I guess, this will be just the beginning of our biking adventure. :D</span><br />
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<span class="st">Thank you and God bless us all! <b> </b> <b> </b> <b> </b> </span><span class="st"></span><b> </b> <b> </b>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-91784501108838489312012-07-14T00:25:00.000-07:002012-07-16T01:39:54.675-07:00Bukidnon Day TripTravel Period: July 14, 2012<br />
Destination: Bukidnon<br />
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<b>All-Expense Paid Day Trip</b><br />
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Currently, I am connected with pallet making industry here in Davao City and our company provides pallets to customers for efficient logistics. As part of the field operation, the company needs to visit supplier's location for inspection and fortunately, I was able to tag along with this scheduled supplier's visitation. Along with me in this trip were Jake and Jhong (Operations), Maam Leizl, Jackie, Miching and Kristine (Accounting) who left around 6AM from the city and off to our destination, Bukidnon! :D<br />
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<b>Bukidnon Over View</b><br />
Before we could reach our destination, we have to passed a long and winding road near the Bukidnon - Davao (BUDA) boundary and some parts along the way are completely covered by a fog. Aside from supplier's visitation, we plan to do a side trip to maximize our visit in Bukidnon. After almost 3hrs we have reached our first side trip destination, Bukidnon Over View. This is a view deck overlooking the mountainous area of Bukidnon located at the top of the hill. There were some sculptures similar with the statues at People's Park in Davao, clearly an art signature of Kublai Milan. We had some photo ops and proceeded to our trip.<br />
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<b>Supplier's Sawmill</b><br />
We had our quick breakfast at Quezon in Bukidnon and then off to Don Carlos where the supplier's sawmill is located. When we arrived at the place, I was enlighten to saw how pallets are made, how they cut the logs, trim the stringer and used the plainers. Of course, photo ops at the site. :D<br />
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<b>RR Family Spring Resort</b><br />
After we had a visit at the supplier's sawmill, we went to RR Family Spring Resort in Maramag, Bukidnon to take our lunch. When I saw the place, I was wowed with it and one thing that quickly came into my mind, I wish I had brought extra clothes for swimming. :( The cascading pools are enticing with big trees around the area. We just had our photo shoots on some spots and finally took our sumptuous lunch, the main menu was lechon, <i>yum yum! </i><br />
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By 3PM, we decided to leave the place and went back to our hometown, Davao City. We had a quick stop along the way to buy fresh vegetables, the main products of the place. After 4hrs of travel to Bukidnon, 2hrs of supplier's sawmill inspection, 3hrs lunch and recreation at RR Family Spring Resort, another 4hrs travel back to Davao, and a great bonding time with workmates, I can say that the trip was<b> </b>all worth it.<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!<i> </i> <b> </b> <b> </b> <b> </b>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-64192941561592872302012-07-11T01:06:00.002-07:002012-07-23T17:49:39.157-07:00The Journey That Started It AllIt will be my first time to participate the PTB blog carnival for July 2012 and the theme was "<i>the journey that made us travel blogger</i>". Well, there is no definite answer in my case because the first journey I had was in Cebu and Palawan. This is the journey that ignites the passion in my heart on traveling while the journey that made me a travel blogger was already a decision of mine to document the accumulated trips I had.<br />
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Quoting from a Chinese philosopher named <i>Lao-tzu </i>- "<i>A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." </i> Well, my single step is not an ordinary one because it lead me to the <i>last frontier </i>of the archipelago, the province of Palawan.<br />
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This <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/03/trip-for-first-time.html" target="_blank">Palawan adventure</a> opens the door to me of the world of traveling. We had our Puerto Princesa city tour, followed by an excursion to El Nido and did an island hopping, it was a fascinating experience to witness those majestic limestone walls topped with greenery and see pristine white beaches. The day after, we proceeded to Puerto Princesa Underground River, that time it was still on nomination stage for the New 7 Wonders of Nature and as of writing, it's officially one of the seven wonders. Another breathtaking experience we had when we entered cave, undeniably, a wonder of nature.<br />
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After my Palawan trip, it was succeeded with <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/csit-boracay-escapade.html" target="_blank">Boracay escapade with college friends</a>, <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/cs-went-to-cebu-bohol.html" target="_blank">Cebu - Bohol trip,</a> <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/baguio-and-hundred-islands-adventure.html" target="_blank">Baguio and Hundred Islands adventure with workmates,</a> followed with <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-first-solo-backpacking-trip.html" target="_blank">my first solo backpacking trip in Zamboanga City,</a> <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/06/spending-time-with-family.html" target="_blank">a vacation trip with my family in Bohol,</a> <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-second-solo-backpacking-trip.html" target="_blank">my second solo backpacking trip in Puerto Galera</a> and <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/06/enchanted-kingdom-taal-volcano-and.html" target="_blank">an EK - Tagaytay - Taal trip.</a><br />
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A year after my first journey, I finally decided to start my travel blog so that I could document the travels I had. <i>It does not limit on the first journey itself but a series of amazing and unforgettable trips I had that gave birth to Boy Palaboy travel blog. :D </i><br />
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This is my official entry for PTB blog carnival for July 2012 hosted by <a href="http://www.edmaration.com/" target="_blank">Edmar Gu-Quibb</a>.<br />
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<br />boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-48134834469247440612012-07-10T01:00:00.000-07:002012-07-13T02:13:43.298-07:00My Fifth Solo Backpacking TripTravel Period: July 7 - 10, 2012<br />
Destination: Coron, Palawan<br />
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<b>The Photo That Captures Me</b><br />
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<b>The Transition Time</b><br />
How did I spend 16 hours during flight and at the airport alone before I reached Coron? It was July 7, Saturday around 7 o'clock in the evening when I left my home for Davao International Airport. By 8PM, I arrived at the airport, did the check-in process, proceeded to to boarding gate and then boarded the flight bound to Manila by 9PM, that means I spend <i>1hr </i><b> </b>at Davao International Airport and almost <i>2hrs </i>for the flight to Manila. Around 11PM when I arrived at NAIA Terminal 3 and since I will be having my connection flight by next day 11AM, I have to spend <i>12hrs </i>at the airport (airport sleeper mode) before my flight to Busuanga, an island where Coron is situated. Around 11AM the next day, we boarded the flight bound to Busuanga for around <i>1hr </i>and finally landed at Francisco Reyes Airport in Busuanga. That means <i>1hr + 2hrs + 12hrs + 1hr = 16hrs </i>of transit time. Whew!<br />
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<b>A Quick Coron Town Tour </b><br />
It was around noon when we landed on the airport and I immediately went outside and looked for a van transfer to Coron for <i>150pesos as of writing<b>. </b></i>After less than an hour of travel, we reached Coron town proper and I navigated the streets to find my accommodation. I stayed in Sea Breeze Lodge for 2 nights and it was a very cheap accommodation. I took my lunch and asked a local on where I could booked for Coron island tour, luckily, the owner of the restaurant where I took my lunch referred me to El Compass which organizes tour packages and I paid <i>650pesos</i>. I strolled the streets, went to boulevard, Coron town hall and coliseum. By late afternoon, I decided to trek Mt. Tapyas as part of my itinerary, the trek to the peak was not easy and I had to take some rest along the way and catch my breath. Spent some time at Mt. Tapyas for photo ops until sunset and then off to take my dinner.<br />
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<b>Breathtaking Views During Island Tour</b><br />
July 9, Monday when I had the Coron island tour. We assembled at El Compass until all seven of us were gathered, three couples and a solo flight traveler, that's me. Hehe. Then, started the tour. Seeing again those magnificent limestone walls as I've seen in El Nido trip was still impressing. As we came closer to the lagoon, we were instantly amazed with the scenery. Then we have to trek first before we could reach the Kayangan Lake. Finally, I was able to reach the most photographed spot in Coron that captured my attention before, the view was... one word I can described, wow!<b> </b> <br />
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<b>Kayangan Lake</b><br />
As I trekked down to the lake, I'm getting more excited and at last saw the magnificent lake. It is said that it's the cleanest lake in Asia. Of course, I spent some time to appreciate the entire scenery, took some shots and finally geared up for snorkeling and diving. With its crystal clear water, you can see the details of the <i>"lakefloor" </i>just by snorkeling. Wonderful rock formations below and a different species of small fish can be found. By noon, we decided to proceed to the next spot.<br />
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<b>Twin Peak and CYC</b><br />
The Twin Peak name was based on the two little limestone rock formation with few meters apart. It is a snorkeling/diving site where one can enjoy the beauty underneath the sea. But before we started the activity, we had our sumptuous lunch first and finally proceeded to snorkeling at the area. You can found corals and fishes of different sizes, shapes and colors. And luckily, I've managed to take some shots below using my underwater camera. After, Twin Peak, we proceed to another snorkeling sites at the back of CYC beach. And for the first time, I finally saw Nemo (a famous clown fish in a movie) up close, it was cautious from predator that approaches its home made of soft coral. Then, we proceeded to CYC beach, it sad to note that this place is slowly deteriorating with garbage thrown on the island. I hope, all of us will be a responsible tourist, "<i>Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints and kill nothing but time.".</i><br />
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<b>Maquinit Hot Spring</b><br />
I had a few chats with the tour guide and along the conversation I mentioned that I haven't been to Maquinit Hot Spring yet because it was schedule after Mt. Tapyas trek but got tired and I couldn't found some group to tag along. He then offered me to find another group who'll be doing a town tour and after the island hopping he coordinated with his friends for possible group that will going to Maquinit Hot Spring. Luckily, there was, I thank them and proceeded to Maquinit Hot Spring with other group. A feeling like I'm an adopted traveler who tag along to others. Hehe. It was already dark when we arrived at the place. The heat of spring will be extreme for the first time but you will get used of its temperature as minutes passed by. We didn't spend too long dipping in the hot spring and decided to went back to town proper.<br />
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<b>Harbour Center</b><br />
I had my dinner at the "<i>turo-turo" </i>stall of barbeque near at the public market. Just got full for few pesos and later decided to stroll at the boulevard waiting til 9PM and decided to end the day.<b> </b>July 10, Tuesday, I woke up late in the morning since I have no more activity to do. Took an early lunch and proceeded to airport for 3PM flight back to Manila. Arrived in NAIA Terminal 3, I proceeded to check-in counter for my connecting flight back to Davao City.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Dreams will not come true if you're not working on it, so, if you found an opportunity to fulfill your dreams quickly grabbed and pursue it. I just did when I found the promo fares and the Coron experience was one of the dreams came true. I'll surely revisit this place someday and still have a lot of places to explore, forever I will treasure this wonderful experience I had. Thanks to Almighty God who guided me and for keeping me safe during my fifth solo backpacking trip. <b> </b><br />
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Thank you and God bless us all! <br />
<b> </b>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-18206647088762159592012-07-01T18:02:00.000-07:002012-07-04T22:05:46.389-07:00Biketas 2012: Conquering Mt. Puting BatoTravel Period: July 01, 2012<br />
Destination: Mt. Puting Bato and Canibad, Island Garden City of Samal<br />
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<b>The Route</b><br />
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<b>The Challenge</b><br />
With 13 challengers, almost 50km of Samal trail, more than 400 meters above sea level, rough road paths, and the dangers waiting ahead reaching the highest peak, the question will be if it is a mission accomplished or a mission failed? Let's find out as I narrated this extreme experience we had in this event.:D<br />
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<b>Babak To Penaplata</b><br />
We gathered around 0600H<b> </b>at Sasa 11 Ferry Wharf and then off to Babak port, the starting point of our trail. From the pier, we immediately started the leg and after few kilometers there's the ascent part, we changes our gears as we slowly climb the road, until reached the top, and a descent this time. With my state-of-the-art mountain bike (surplus bike of more than 10yrs with rust on the frame, basically no suspension, thin brake pads, the latest among others, ahaha) I constantly gripped on the brakes during downhill parts to maintain the speed. Arrived at the road crossing, we waited for the others to regroup and finally proceeded to Penaplata district to buy some foods and had a refill of water.<br />
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<b>Penaplata To Aundanao-Tayapoc Intersection</b><br />
From the Penaplata town, we headed eastward where no more paved roads and the start of the ascent. The climb was really exhausting and there's some point that we need to walk with bike because most of us couldn't make it on some of the uphill part. We had pit stop at a small store and again had our refill and took some rest. After few minutes, we continued on the trail and this time longer uphill road to be taken until we reached another pit stop, not in a store but in a place overlooking <b></b>the island, the view and the breeze of the wind was great, of course, photo ops wasn't missed. After some time, we continued on the trail and reached the Aundanao-Tayapoc intersection, another photo ops this time before our last leg to the peak of Mt. Puting Bato.<br />
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<b>Aundanao-Tayapoc Intersection To Mt. Puting Bato Peak and Vice Versa</b><br />
The peak can be access via two trail, the <i>Guilon Trail</i> and <i>Tayapoc Trail, </i>we chose the latter since its the ideal trail for mountain biking, while the first trail was rather a short trail good for hiking. This will be our last leg of the trail to reached the highest point of the island and surely this was also the most exhausting part, the longest uphill path we had and the only thing we could do is to push our bike and walk until to the plain. Took a rest every now and then, had some bike ride if possible but before we could finally reached the peak there is the yield part of the trail, there was a not-literally-a-beehive since it houses a wasp along the trail. We need to pass slowly and carefully that it would be not be disturbed with an interval pace. When it was my time, I slowly passed its nest just a meter from the bike and unexpectedly, my friend who's following my pace got stung with the wasp. Unintentionally, he dropped his bike near the wasp's nest and created a road block for the rest of the group. Six of us proceeded to the gate of the peak and had our photo ops. Now, the problem will be on how could passed the wasp territory back to the other group. And finally decided to create a detour road along the bushes and trees just to avoid the stung of the wasps. Once we regroup, we had our individual photo ops with a background overlooking at the entire island.<br />
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<b>Aundanao-Tayapoc Intersection To Canibad</b><br />
Upon descending, we decided to take our lunch on one of the store, some of us just bought biscuits with tunas and sardines for a meal. 3 members of the group decided to go back with the trail we had for shorter time and the rest of us decided to have a detour on Canibad, a pristine white sand beach part of Samal. From the intersection, there is a kilometer ascent first and finally a very long stretch of downhill rough road. Although this is a relaxing part, this is also a dangerous part where anytime you could lost control with your bike, a stone may damage your sprocket or derailleur or you could stumble on some of the road holes and boom, you could be flying with your bike on air.<b> </b>We executed a cautious ride by maintaining a safe distance interval with other bikers and constantly gripping the brakes. Finally, we reached Canibad, our second destination of this extreme adventure. <br />
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<b>Canibad To Babak</b><br />
Before we could reach the shoreline, we still need to trek down the very steep stair by foot with our bike going to the beach shoreline. Finally, a blue, crystal clear seawater welcome us. We took a rest, some of them decided to take a dip for a few minutes. Before 1600H, we decided to continue our trail and went back to Babak. From Canibad, we navigated the road near the shoreline, passing some community towns, walking on some of the uphill parts and decided to go on convoy since its getting dark and some of us had no bike lights and blinkers. After around 1830H, we finally reached Babak proper and then off to ferry boat. At Sasa 11, we parted our ways since I'm living in the north side of the city while most of them on the downtown proper.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
After the extreme adventure we had, I could say that it was way over mission accomplished, we did not just conquered the highest peak of the island but we also gain friends along with. We tested our individual strengths and perseverance for enduring the whole trail. And most of all, thank God for keeping us safe and guiding us the entire trip. "<span class="huge"><i>An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered</i>." -</span><span class="bodybold"> Gilbert K. Chesterton</span><br />
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<span class="bodybold">Thank you and God bless us all! </span>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-45352773731297477782012-03-11T19:51:00.000-07:002012-06-27T21:15:07.182-07:00Samal ExcursionTravel Period: March 11, 2012<br />
Destination: Monfort Bat Colony and Vanishing Island<br />
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Indeed, Davao City is strategically located in southern part of the country that cater the needs for adventure and vacation of individuals. It's blessed with places to explore, people to interact, and one can experience an island to highland adventure just within a reach from the city. Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) is the nearest place to experience beach bumming and water adventures. Aside from wide array of beaches and resorts, the island has also natural tourist spots like bat caves and a vanishing island.<br />
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<b>Monfort Bat Colony</b><br />
Monfort Bat Colony is located at Brgy. Tambo, Babak District in Samal<b> </b>and its a Guinness World Record holder for the largest colony of Geoffroy's Rousette fruit bats. The site can be reached from Davao City downtown proper by riding a Samal Express bus and dropped-off at Babak, then you can hire a <i>habal-habal </i>going to Brgy. Tambo. Before entering at the conservation park, you need to pay for an entrance fee for the park maintenance. Seeing those fruit bats hanging on the ceiling or even on the side of cave side by side was somehow astounding. We toured the area, listened to the tour guide about some interesting facts and of course, photo ops.<br />
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<b>Vanishing Island</b><br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Another great places I have discovered and explored, natural wonders never fail to impress me. Life is indeed really beautiful so does the Mother Earth. We just have to conserve these wonders for the next generation to witness and also experienced.<b> </b><br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!<b> </b><br />
<br />boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-81771663600025176722012-03-07T21:13:00.000-08:002012-06-27T19:43:38.355-07:00My Fourth Solo Backpacking TripTravel Period: February 28 - March 7, 2012<br />
Destination: Clark, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore<br />
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Before the day of my travel I have already researched the necessary information, revised my itinerary many times and packed the necessary things in a backpack for a 9-day journey. Starting from the places I want to visit, things I want to do, details on every expenses and even possible questions that Immigration Officer would ask, all is already planned and prepared. Since this is my fourth solo backpacking and my first trip abroad, I was very anxious about it. Let's say on how did I get through on this travel trip abroad.<br />
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<b>6-In-1 </b><br />
Wonder what 6-in-1 means? That means six flights in 1 trip, yes, six it is. To reach my destination (Singapore) and return back to my hometown (Davao City) I have booked promo tickets from different airlines for six flights with an approximate total cost of only 4K, not bad I guess. My flight transition was Davao - Manila, Clark - Malaysia, Malaysia - Singapore, then Singapore - Malaysia, Malaysia - Clark and finally Clark - Davao. Thanks to Airphil Express, Air Asia and Cebu Pacific for their promo fares.<br />
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<b>Day 1</b><br />
It was past 7 o'clock in the evening when I went to Davao International Airport for my late night flight bound to Manila. Did the necessary check-in procedures, paid terminal fee, went to the boarding lounge and then boarded the flight. It was almost midnight when I arrived at the NAIA 3 and part of my itinerary was to spend time until daybreak at the airport (airport sleeper mode).<br />
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<b>Day 2</b><br />
February 29, before I went outside at the airport, I have converted some of my pocket money to Malaysian ringgit and Singapore dollars at the foreign currency exchange counters. Took a jeepney bound to EDSA where I had my breakfast then walked to bus terminal bound to Dau, Pampanga. When I arrived at Dau bus terminal, I took a jeepney bound to SM Clark where I spend some time and took my lunch. By noontime, I decided to look for my accommodation.<br />
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<b>Tune Hotels and Marquee Mall</b><br />
With the help of a map installed on my android phone, I checked the distance of Tune Hotel from my starting point and finally decided to reach it by foot. At the check-in counter, the officer told me that they have promo offers because the construction was not totally finished but some of the rooms are already good for occupancy. Unload my packs, took a nap and have some rest. By late afternoon, I've decided to explore Marquee Mall as part of my itinerary and without the full knowledge of the jeepney routes, I depended on my map and again navigate all to way to Marquee Mall from Tune Hotel. When I finally arrived, all my exhaustion were gone because of the relaxing scenery of the mall complex.<br />
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March 1, I woke up early, prepared my things and check-out. I took my breakfast first at the food chain near the jeepney terminal and later on, I took a Route 1 jeepney together with some airport passenger. We dropped at the exit gate of Clark airport and walked some distance to reach the terminal itself. I went directly to the queue and when I filled up the form, my hands were literally shaking since its my first time to travel abroad and I have read some blog posts that there are people who got offloaded on their flights. Luckily, I passed the IO smoothly, proceeded to the lounge and finally boarded an Air Asia plane for the first time. The 4hours flight for me was rather uncomfortable since I'm not used to it, only 2hours was the maximum time I traveled on a plane.<br />
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<b>Malaysia, Truly Asia</b><br />
Weeh! Malaysia, foreign land for the first time, the flight arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. I went directly to the city proper by bus, took a monorail and dropped in Bukit Bintang station, I navigated to the streets and finally found the Rainforest Bed and Breakfast for my overnight accommodation. I unpack my things, and was very excited that time to see the Petronas Twin Tower up close. I strolled the street with the tower as my landmark compass and finally saw the towers, it was magnificent and I can't stop myself smiling when I saw it. One thing I also observed was the night time, compare in my hometown, the night time in Kuala Lumpur is later like its around 7pm when it became dark, same with my Singapore experience.<br />
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<b>Day 4</b><br />
March 2,<b> </b>since I have enough time left before my flight bound to Singapore, I decided to visit by foot the KL Tower and Chinatown, whew, I can't imagine how far did I navigate with this whole trip by foot. Of course, photo ops are not forgotten and by late afternoon, I've decided to went to KLIA for my flight. Boarded the plane and finally arrived at Changi International Airport late night. I purchased an EZ Link card used for payment in commuting around the city by bus or train. I went to Green Kiwi for my accommodation for the rest of my stay in Singapore.<br />
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<b>Day 5</b><br />
March 3, it was Saturday. Prior to my trip, I have already contacted a close friend of mine named Joy since she was in Singapore during that period. I asked a favor if we could meet and have me tour around the city, fortunately, she was free on that weekend. Facebook, came to be handy since that was the only communication we had because I haven't activated the roaming service of my sim. We decided to tour in Singapore Zoo since it will be our first time to visit the place. Another walking adventure around the zoo and a lot of first-time-to-see animals. By late afternoon, we traveled back to the city and went to Merlion Park to spend the rest of the day. Around 9pm, I went back to Green Kiwi and so did she went to her apartment.<br />
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<b>Day 6</b><br />
March 4, a Sabbath Day and the plan was to attend a church service. By God's guidance, I was able to navigate the church location alone since Joy and I have not met at the train station. After the meaningful service, we went to Singapore Botanic Gardens and had a tour, another walking adventure again for us. By late afternoon, we decided to went back to Marina Bay to meet two of my friends, a previous co-workmates in SOSS named Rommel and Ruel. Big thanks to them because they treated me for dinner and toured me around the Marina Bay complex. At late night, we decided to went back to our individual places, as for me, it's in Green Kiwi,<br />
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It was Monday, working day and it will be a solo trip for me to tour around the city and this is why I decided to schedule my visit to Sentosa Island on that day because it's less crowded. I took a train and dropped at Vivo City then proceeded to Sentosa Island through walking adventure for the nth time again. I have toured the whole island and by late afternoon went back to Marina Bay Sands for some photos ops, I have never been bored staying in Marina Bay during my travel.<br />
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It's Tuesday and will be my last day in Singapore, before my flight, I have bought pasalubongs and key chains for my family and friends at the Little India district. I went to the Changi International Airport, toured around the beautiful airport and by late night, I boarded my flight bound to Kuala Lumpur<b> </b>where I spend the rest of the day since the next morning will be my flight back to Clark.<br />
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The last day of the leg, I boarded the flight bound to Clark for another 4hours travel and finally reached Clark International Airport by noon. Then, I took the Philtranco bus bound to Pasay since I have to catch my flight bound to Davao. Arrived at the NAIA 3, I checked-in and finally boarded the flight.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
After around 9 days of travel, 2 countries I've visited, places I've explore and new things I've experienced, finally glad to be back home safe and sound. Thanks to Joy who toured me around Singapore and to my former workmates Rommel and Ruel for the treat and tour. Thank God for keeping me safe and for guiding me the whole trip, indeed this is another adventure of my life that I will never forget and additional mileage I have covered for my passion in traveling. Well, its not too late to pursue your dreams, start by planning it and working it step by step, slowly but surely, and time will come that your dreams will come true.<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!<b> </b> <b> </b>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-31830338319744907362012-02-25T01:32:00.003-08:002012-04-16T18:57:07.596-07:00Northern Mindanao Road TripTravel Period: February 10 - 12, 2012<br />
Destination: Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Ozamiz, Marawi and Cotabato City<br />
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<b>Region X - Northern Mindanao</b><br />
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<b>The Grueling Ride</b><br />
My travel buddy this time was Jesisa aka Dora as the side-kick of the explorer. Hehe. We met at the DCOTT bus terminal at Ecoland around 11pm and left Davao bound to Cagayan de Oro as the first stop. I must say that night travel is the one of the things I don't like in commuting because I don't have a chance to witness and capture the vista of a countryside. So, the only choice we have is to sleep but that time our seat positions was not that ideal for sleeping since there is no front seat that we can lean on. And it ends up that we have a staggered naps during the whole bus ride and finally reached the first stop at CDO after a 7 hours of grueling ride.<br />
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<b>The Soothing Ride</b><br />
We arrived at Agora bus terminal around past 6am, we took our breakfast at the terminal, hailed a cab bound for Bulua bus terminal where bus bound to west are stationed while we looked for some ATM machines en route for cash withdrawal. At the bus terminal, we aboard a bus bound to Iligan and this time, we chose the comfortable bus seats positions. After all of the sleepless night, able to take our breakfast, I finally regain my strength and the best thing is that we're traveling in broad daylight while going to our destination and have the opportunity to witness those wonderful panoramas along the roadside.<br />
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<b>City of Majestic Waterfalls</b> <br />
When we arrived at the entry of the city, it's sad to say that the damage of the typhoon Sendong is still evident. The calamity destroyed properties, displaces family and even killed people that devastated last December 2011. Nevertheless, we continued on our journey, finally checked on the my visited province list for Lanao del Norte and dropped by at the bus terminal where a Tent City for evacuees was setup nearby. We rode a jeepney bound to the city proper, alighted then rode another jeepney and finally alighted at the crossing of NPC Nature's Park where the majestic Maria Cristina Falls is also located.<br />
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<b>Maria Cristina Falls</b> <br />
We paid an entrance fee at the park, board the service vehicle and started the tour. The first stop was the Botanical and Zooligical Gardens, it houses to crocodiles, ostriches, insects like butterflies and a small pond for fishes. After spending some minutes at the garden, we decided to proceed unto the next stop, the Maria Cristina Falls and upon seeing the falls, undeniably this is really the city of majestic waterfalls. The falls can be viewed from a building where the power generation thing is happening and you can have a vantage point of the falls when you are in the third floor of the building.<br />
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<b>Tinago Falls</b><br />
After touring at the park, we hired a local for a motorcycle ride to Tinago Falls. <i>Tinago</i> in local dialect means hidden and with its location, surely it is hidden. Getting to Tinago Falls is not an easy thing. You need to hire a motorcycle or navigate the rough road using your private car up to the entrance of the falls. From there, you need some local guides to lead you the falls. After that you need to trekked down a series of stairs to finally reach the falls. When we arrived at the site, we were amazed of how the falls is really beautiful and unluckily, swimming that time was not on our plan, maybe will try it next time will visit the falls. We spent few minutes at the area, took some photos and later decided to back track up to the city. Just a note though, trekking up and down requires a lot of physical strength, my buddy almost fainted during the course and thank God she didn't.<br />
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<b>Serenity At Ozamiz City</b><br />
After Tinago Falls, we took our lunch at the city proper of Iligan and then boarded a bus bound to Ozamiz City by afternoon. Ozamiz City can be reached from Iligan thru a 1 and half hours of bus ride and approximately 30 minutes travel of RORO ferry boat. Arriving at the city. we went to Country Lodge for our accommodation which is only a walking distance from the pier. We navigate at the city proper, took some photos, went to a church, strolled at the plaza and bought some foods at the mall.<br />
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<b>Travel Day</b><br />
February 12, 2012, Sunday is a travel day. Why travel day? Because this is the day starting from early morning up to late night where we only travel from Ozamiz up to our hometown Davao City. Can you imagine yourself seating, transferring from one vehicle to another for the entire day and travel for more than a hundreds of kilometers in distance? Well, we just enjoyed the scenery that we passed by.We wake up really early in the morning, leave the city back to Iligan. We then boarded a jeepney bound to MSU-Marawi which is part of my plan to pass through the ARMM and SOCCSKSARGEN provinces. Arriving at the Islamic state of Marawi is a another experience, lots of checkpoints on the road and its my first time to actually saw a Muslim woman who dressed up completely in black, only their eyes can be seen and the rest are covered. The MSU - Marawi campus has a cool environment just like in Baguio but not that really cold. From Marawi City, we boarded a van bound to Cotabato City. And from Cotabato City, we took a bus bound to Davao and finally, its a home sweet home after an entire day of traveling. <br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
After all the hours of travel back and forth, witnessed those magnificent waterfalls, explored to places I've never been to, I just want to thank God for this wonderful journey that we have and for keeping us safe for the entire trip. <br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal">Travel Period: January 23, 2012</div><div class="MsoNormal">Destination: Calinan, Davao City</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>The Initial Plan</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jd8yvE5vMVI/T3kuPGpU2wI/AAAAAAAABR4/yxNbVNqsubg/s1600/IMG_6684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jd8yvE5vMVI/T3kuPGpU2wI/AAAAAAAABR4/yxNbVNqsubg/s200/IMG_6684.jpg" width="150" /></a>It was January 23, 2012 when a holiday was declared in celebration with Chinese New Year. Days prior to the trip, we have already decided to do the river tubing in Talomo River and even inquired, unfortunately it was not pursued because some of our friends backed out and it would be costly for the three of us to avail the package. Nevertheless, we push thru our plan to have a trip on Calinan but this time, it would more on a nature trip. Along with this trip is my partner in crime Jesisa and a close friend of mine named Lorna.<span id="goog_338199978"></span><span id="goog_338199979"></span></div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H_d9w-aRsAc/T3kudlc2GvI/AAAAAAAABSA/P8nj0p3J2eE/s1600/IMG_6685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H_d9w-aRsAc/T3kudlc2GvI/AAAAAAAABSA/P8nj0p3J2eE/s320/IMG_6685.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Calinan, Gateway To Nature</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">It’s been a decade passed when I last set foot in Calinan during my high school boy scouts camping last 2002. From city proper, Calinan can be reached with a private car via the Davao-Bukidnon national road. But for a “Boy Palaboy” like me, commuting is the best option. You can ride an Annil bus or multicab van bound to Calinan with a fare of 45pesos. Upon reaching Calinan, you can hire a tricycle for around 100pesos bound to your destination; first stop is the Philippine Eagle Center! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Philippine Eagle Center </b></div><div class="MsoNormal">The Center is home to 36 Philippine Eagles, 18 of which<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>captive-bred. It also houses 10 other species of birds, 4 species of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mammals<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and 2 species of reptiles. Simulating a tropical rain forest<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>environment, the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Center offers the visitor a glimpse into the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>country’s forest ecosystem - <a href="http://www.philippineeagle.org/" target="_blank">Philippine Eagle Foundation</a>. For an entrance of 5pesos at the DCWD and 50pesos at the center, you can enjoy touring by yourself around the area or you can have a tour guiding free of charge and learn significant information about the birds and different wildlife species. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Animals Around </b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Aside from the Philippine eagle and different species of birds, the center had also various animals in the vicinity. Among of these wildlife animals are fruit bats, crocodile, wild boar, snakes and monkeys. There is also a pond where a school of fish can be seen in different sizes. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Fruit Trip </b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Upon exiting at the center, you can buy some souvenirs at stalls and some fruits displayed. We didn’t passed the opportunity to have a taste of the delicious <i>Marang</i> fruit with a very cheap price of 15pesos only. Instead of hiring a tricycle, we decided to hike along the road going to our next destination. A breath of fresh air while eating the <i>Marang</i> fruit made the experience priceless. Along the road we passed a fruit stand where the famous durian fruits are displayed. We took the chance, bought and ate it right away with a price of 35pesos per kilo, not bad for an unseasoned period. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Fuentespina Orchid Garden </b></div><div class="MsoNormal">After the fruit trip, we continued our stroll to Fuentespina Orchid Garden, it houses a various species of orchids and plants including the world -famous Vanda Sanderiana or also known as Waling-waling. After a quick tour at the orchid garden, we proceeded to Malagos Garden Resort right just across the road.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Malagos Garden Resort</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">It was around three in the afternoon when we started exploring the resort. Unfortunately, bird show is scheduled every morning and we miss the chance to witness it but wait, it was a blessing in disguise because around that time, it’s the schedule of bird feeding. We went to the dome-shaped bird cage and were amaze to see birds flying from every directions, it feels like I’m playing inside the Angry Birds Rio version. Hehe. The bird feeding experience completed our whole trip and definitely could say that it was all worth it. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Summary </b></div><div class="MsoNormal">At some point and what we’ve experienced, unplanned trips are sometimes the thrilling and worthy ones. I had a great time with my friends learning what the nature had offered. Starting from an encounter of the King of Sky, Philippine Eagle, to a taste to the King of Fruit, Durian, down to the exquisite Queen of Flowers, Waling-waling and finally to the unforgettable experience of bird feeding. Based on the experience above, indeed it’s more fun in Calinan.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Thank you and God bless us all!</div>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-43471721862191255392012-02-25T01:29:00.002-08:002012-03-14T23:58:14.001-07:00Mati Inventory TripTravel Period: January 19, 2012<br />
Destination: Mati, Davao Oriental<br />
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<b>The Excitement</b><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OtgaR9HVNQ4/T2GKEY8RkaI/AAAAAAAABNY/w9iJ9DYW728/s1600/IMG_6500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OtgaR9HVNQ4/T2GKEY8RkaI/AAAAAAAABNY/w9iJ9DYW728/s200/IMG_6500.jpg" width="150" /></a>It was just a day before the trip when I materialized the plan and knew that a workmate of mine named Jethro will be having an inventory count on one of the JVC farms in Mati, Davao Oriental. Our company (PMR Pallet Ltd. Co.) is on pallet industry which supply pallets to Unifrutti and JVC farms. One of the task of the inventory team is to account the quantity of pallets for every farm. This time, the scheduled farm for inventory is Panombom Agri-Ventures and when I knew it was located in Mati, I'd got excited to tag along in the inventory count. I emailed my supervisor about the matter and my purpose for tagging along and luckily it was approved. Yeppey!<br />
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<b>Conquering Davao Oriental</b><br />
I woke up around 4 early in the morning since we're going to leave from the meeting place by 5am. They fetch me at crossing along the road and set-off to the destination. Davao Oriental is one the province that comprises the Davao Region along with Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley and of course my very own hometown Davao City as the capital of the region. This is the only province in Davao Region that I haven't set foot and it will be my chance to finally tick-off for Davao Oriental on my visited province checklist. :D<br />
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<b>Panombom Agri-Ventures</b><br />
Road trip always amazes me because of the landmarks, sceneries and landscapes that you can see along the road. We passed Panabo City, Tagum City then some municipalities of ComVal and finally to Davao Oriental, big check on my checklist! Weeh! After around 4 hours of travel, we've finally reach Mati City, the capital of Davao Oriental. And later on, we reached the Panombom Agri-Ventures farm where we'll gonna do the inventory count of our pallets. The farm has a vast area of land planted with bananas which is the primary product of Davao region for export to countries like South Korea, Japan and Middle East nations. After the inventory count, we were treated for a lunch with fried fish and "tinolang isda" as the main dishes. :D<br />
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<b>Dahican Beach</b><br />
After leaving the farm, we decided to see the white sand shoreline named Dahican Beach. This is famous to locals and also to tourists for its big waves which is ideal for surfing and skimboarding. For the record, Dahican Beach is facing the mighty Pacific Ocean where big waves are expected. Arriving at one of the resort, we went to the shoreline and was impressed with the place. Indeed, a white sand beach, a massive waves and you can see some locals skimboarding from afar. We took some photos and spent some minutes under the shade of the trees and we didn't swim that time since its around noon. :D<br />
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<b>The Sleeping Dinosaur</b><br />
We then decided to went back but had a stop-over at one of place along Bad-as for an overlooking view of the famous Sleeping Dinosaur. It's not literally a sleeping dinosaur rather it's a hill with a shape of like a dinosaur. See for yourself of the image below if you consider it a sleeping dinosaur but for me, it is. :D We had our photos taken in the area, rest for some time and finally went back home.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Another place I have discovered and set foot onto. Amazed what God has done to our nature that continuously impresses us. I hope someday I could witness all the things that He had created and let's all be grateful for the things that we have. <br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-25657477840925104202012-01-25T22:43:00.000-08:002012-01-25T22:43:21.266-08:00Life Is A Great Adventure<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ROJ1Byf7GLY/TyDxU6W6CRI/AAAAAAAABK8/UUAS9-kCx74/s1600/IMG_6200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ROJ1Byf7GLY/TyDxU6W6CRI/AAAAAAAABK8/UUAS9-kCx74/s200/IMG_6200.jpg" width="150" /></a>Travel Period: December 30, 2011<br />
Destination: Outland Adventure, Davao City<br />
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<b>The Plan</b><br />
Its been a long time since me, Lorna and Armia had our last trip together in Camiguin and we've been planning when will be the next time we can do our trip. Holiday was fast approaching last December 30, 2011 because it was Rizal Day and laid our plans on where we gonna go. Mati trip was the initial plan however we finally settled on doing the zipline experience on Outland Adventure located just within the city's vicinity.<br />
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<b>Outland Adventure</b><br />
When we did the online research about the place, their <b>Xcelerator </b>and <b>Repentor </b>ride caught our attention. And when the day finally came, we went to the place located in Diversion Road and immediately proceeded to the reception area for registration and paid 500pesos for the two rides. There were also some visitors who came along with us since the ride will be done by batch. The personnel had oriented us about the basic information of safety and the ride and then we had wore the zipline harness gear.<br />
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<b>The Rides</b><br />
They transported us to the starting point<b> </b>thru a van and alighted somewhere at the top of the hill where the first station of the ride is located. The first turn was for me, okay no big deal since I've been to many ziplines before and I didn't feel any nervousness inside. The first zipline ride I had was in Eden Nature Park followed with a ride in Loboc Eco-Adventure Park in Bohol, then the zipline ride in Lake Sebu over the waterfalls and lastly the ride I had was in Camp Sabros at Kapatagan, Digos City. Back to the ride, I climbed onto the platform and they attached the cablings and hooks while I prepared my camera for video recording. Seconds later, I was released from the platform off to zip down to the other end. Weeh!<br />
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<b>The Twist</b><br />
I waited my friends and then we proceeded to the second ride thru trekking for a few meters to the next platform. For the second ride, there's an optional twist and that is you can choose an inverted style on doing the zipline. Yes, inverted it is, heads down and feet up while zipping down to the other end. I wanted to try this style but I had my tripod and camera with me so I indeed up doing the Superman style again for the second ride. And we're gathered back to the reception area, had our pictures taken and my friends bought a souvenir shirt, unfortunately, they don't have a t-shirt size fit for me.<br />
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<b>Small Lake</b><br />
We took a little tour around the area because we were curios about the lake and want to see the rest of the place. Took some pictures around the place and finally decided went back to city proper for our small high school reunion.<br />
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<b>Reunion At The Peak</b><br />
We went to G-Mall and met our high school classmates Joan and Mitchel together with Jesisa. We had our chats about individual updates of their lives, had our dinner and pizza trip, we toured and amazed at the newly expanded place of Gaisano Mall which called as The Peak and as the name implies, it is located at the roof deck and had 2 additional storeys overlooking the city's skyline.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
With the<b> </b>trip we had that day at Outland Adventure, Armia had her first zipline experience, had our small gathering of high school classmates after few years, I can say that indeed "Life is a Great Adventure". We only have to be brave to face those challenges ahead of us, take one step at a time, treasure those things that matter to us and of course with the guidance and provision from our Almighty God. :D<b> </b><br />
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Thank you and God bless us all! <b> </b> <b> </b> boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-39070555390053979792012-01-05T01:11:00.000-08:002012-01-05T18:18:08.352-08:002010 Travel Summary<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8D8IKRPnhc8/TwZZhN7piTI/AAAAAAAABK0/yhsQbXgp0Hg/s1600/directions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8D8IKRPnhc8/TwZZhN7piTI/AAAAAAAABK0/yhsQbXgp0Hg/s200/directions.jpg" width="170" /></a><b>Introduction</b> <br />
This entry is one of my back log blog of a travel summary for the year 2010. It was this year when I started to venture on my passion to travel and big thanks to budget airlines who offered promo fares for as low as around 100pesos round trip during that time. Through this promo fares, I had the opportunity to travel and explore places I've never been to, meet and greet people of different cultures, and witness the different wonders God had created for us.<br />
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<b>Travel Trips</b><br />
The first flight I had in my entire life was just last February of 2010 and I was excited that time. My first trip destination was <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/03/trip-for-first-time.html" target="_blank">Cebu and Palawan</a>. On the first night of our trip, we met our friend and explored the urbanized metropolitan of Cebu. And on the following days were on Palawan escapade, we toured different tourist spots in the city, did a long hour bus travel going to El Nido and experienced pristine white sand beaches of theie different islands, visited the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River and finally back to Cebu and then Davao. This trip triggered the rest of my travel trips and had a passion for travel.<br />
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Onto my next trip was in a famous white sand beach in <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/csit-boracay-escapade.html" target="_blank">Boracay with my college batchmates</a>. Around June 2010 when we boarded a flight bound to Iloilo and traveled to Caticlan and then to Boracay. We did have a great time during day and night, witnessed fire dancing, did different adventures like banana boating, helmet diving, fly fish, para-sailing, and ATV ride in the island. Back to Iloilo, we side tripped to Aklan of their famous Sampaguita Garden and finally did a quick tour around Iloilo City.<br />
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For my third destination, it was a <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/cs-went-to-cebu-bohol.html" target="_blank">Cebu - Bohol adventure trip</a> with my CS classmates last October 2010. We booked a flight with inclusive dates coincides with my classmate's birthday and mine. First stop was a countryside tour in Bohol, finally visited the Chocolate Hills which I only saw on our history books during school days. We spent second day in Bohol at Panglao and experienced dolphin watching for the first time, it was a thrilling experience, by noon, we're back at Cebu and did a go-karting with some friends during college and experience a Sky Ride at Crown Regency Hotel.<br />
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We maximized holidays between end of the month of October and beginning days of November by booking a promo seats bound to Manila for our <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/baguio-and-hundred-islands-adventure.html" target="_blank">Baguio and Hundred Islands escapade</a>. We arrived late at night in Manila and spent some time in SM - MOA, later on, we went to bus terminal and rode a bus bound to Baguio for a six-hour land travel. Arriving at Baguio City, the summer capital of the country, we started our tour at botanical gardens, followed with Mines View Park, then strawberry farm and able to taste strawberries for the first time and finally spent the rest of the afternoon at Burnham Park. I was also able to visit their cathedral and mall that night. At morning, we travel all the way to Hundred Islands and spent overnight at one of the island. By the next day, we did an island hopping and by noon we were back to Manila. At the metropolitan, we went to SM North Avenue and Trinoma and finally went to the airport for our first flight on early morning back to Davao.<br />
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Onto my last flight trip for the year 2010 was <a href="http://treyps.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-first-solo-backpacking-trip.html" target="_blank">my first solo backpacking trip</a> at Zamboanga City last November 2010. On the first day of my trip, I visited their baywalk and shrine, and toured around the city. I went to their modern cathedral and Pasonanca Park on the second day and toured the city for the second time during night. And on my third day at the city, I did a trip to Great Santa Cruz Island which is famous of its pinkish sand which was cause by a rare coral and finally back to Davao on the fourth day.<br />
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Aside from flight trips, I also did some short trips around the city and nearby places. Around 3rd week of November 2010, I had my first wakeboarding experience at DECA Homes in Mintal, Davao City. For beginners, kneeboarding is the first step and after mastery with it, you can proceed to wakeboading. Even though I didn't had a successful wakeboarding experience cause I'm not able to balance it on my first few attempts, it was already enough for me to have tried the activity. By first week of December 2010, I was able to visit the Gap Farm with my high school classmates, for a Dabawenyo like me, its fulfilling to finally set foot on a local tourist spot which I haven't done during my younger years. And to round up my travel trip for 2010 was a visit to Bluejaz Resort in Samal for the second time. That's all for my travel summary for year 2010 and hopefully I could make my 2011 Travel Summary soon. :D<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-89487953779512121952011-12-31T02:03:00.000-08:002012-01-04T19:23:39.006-08:00Awesome CAT: Cebu Adventure TripTravel Period: December 10 - 12, 2011<br />
Destination: Moalboal, Badian and Cebu City<br />
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This is my last promo flight availed in Cebu Pacific promo fares for the year 2011. It was around 3rd quarter of this year when they offered the promo of Piso Fare sale for there seats and I quickly booked for it. I've been to Cebu many times before but I never had a chance to visit outside towns since it was a gateway for me during my previous trips in Palawan and Bohol. This time, I had booked another flight bound to Cebu and planned to explore their pristine beaches of the north in Bantayan and Malapascua Island. Days came by, the weather was not cooperating so we decided to do the other plan, that is to explore South Cebu particularly in Moalboal of its white sand beach and visit Badian of their famous Kawasan Falls. Along with this trip are my friends named Perlie and Nyme.<br />
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<b>Here We Come Moalboal!</b><br />
Day 1, December 10, Perlie and I met at Davao International Airport around 7am, checked-in and boarded the flight. Arriving at Mactan International Airport in Lapu-lapu City, we took a multicab and dropped to Save More, then hailed a cab bound to SM City Cebu to meet Nyme, a closed friend of Perlie who will be joining the trip. From SM, we proceeded to South Bus terminal where buses bound to southern part of Cebu are stationed. Its was almost lunchtime when we left the bus terminal, again, countryside landscapes always amazes me, one thing that keeps me doing a land travel to distant towns. And after around 3 hours of bus travel, we finally reached Moalboal town, took a trike and proceeded to Bas Daku beach. We looked for our accommodation and finally found a decent one, unloaded our packs and took a rest first before exploring the white sand beach.<br />
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<b>Beach Combing, Swimming And Picture Taking</b><br />
We spent some time in the cottage, waiting the heat of the sun to ease up so we can explore the shoreline. When it did, we started<b> </b>to comb the beach from one to end to another, taking shots on every spots we liked. By sunset, we sat on the sand and observed the sun slowly setting down on the horizon, glaring with orange to reddish rays, truly you can feel you're on a vacation for a break. Around 6pm, we decided to take our dinner since their resto will closed around 8pm and while waiting for our order, I decided to take a dip since I can't wait try and swim the calm water while Perlie and Nyme are busy photo shooting on the resto. :D After taking our dinner, me and Nyme decided to swim while Perlie opt to take pictures. It was a perfect time because that time it was full moon, it was my first experience to have a night swimming under the full moon and later on, we witnessed the full lunar eclipse slowly unfolding in our eyes. Have some chats and finally decided to end the day. :D<br />
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<b>Kawasan Falls</b><br />
Day 2, December 11, we wake up around 7am and prepared ourselves. We decided to hire a trike going to Badian for our Kawasan Falls adventure since it will be more convenient. We arrived at the crossing and took a hike for few hundred meters before finally reaching the falls itself. No more words that can describe what we felt when we saw the falls, all I can say is that it was all worth it and maybe the photos below could speak of its awesomeness. Of course, picture taking here, there and everywhere and by lunchtime, we decided to went back to Cebu City, took a bus, another 3 hours of travel and finally reached the metropolitan.<br />
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<b>TOPS</b><br />
Arriving at the city, we proceeded to Nyme's apartment and decided to have a meal since we're starving. And by late afternoon, we went to TOPS, situated at the hilltop of Cebu highlands and an overlooking to the entire Metro Cebu. It was a perfect time since we witnessed the city during dusk and of course, photo ops would not be miss. Then took a motorcycle back to the city proper and to SM Cebu and was invited to come over to their friend's place for a dinner. It was a small gathering with their previous co-workmates, telling their stories while I'll just sitting there, listening their experiences working in a new environment and away from home. At some point, I'm just glad and fortunate that I could see and be with my family everyday. :D I proceeded to Sugbutel for my accommodation and ended the day.<br />
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<b>Taoist Temple And Mabolo Kartzone</b><br />
Day 3, December <b></b>12, I went to Nyme's place around 8am in the morning. We took our breakfast, packed our things and started our next adventure for the day. First stop is the Taoist Temple. It was a long hike to the temple, arrived at the place and started to take photos. After some time, we went to Ayala Center and had our lunch before proceeding to Mabolo Kartzone. By 3pm, we went to the place, waited for our common friend to catch up and unfortunately, he couldn't make it so Perlie and Nyme decided to do the go-karting and I opted to take the photos since I have already experienced go-karting twice. Around 4.30pm we decided to went to Nyme's place, packed our things since we need to catch our 7pm flight back to my hometown Davao City. We hailed a cab to the airport, one notable thing happened on this trip, the cab driver was sleepy driving us to the airport so when I noticed that his head was literally swaying then I immediately asked him and we alerted him to keep him awake, it would totally mess up our vacation if anything happens. Thank God that all is well.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
This trip is one of the perfect trip I've ever had, from the company I had, to the places we've visited, and finally, the perfect weather that God provided us and to mention that we're able to witnessed a full lunar eclipse on a full moon. Another memorable experiences I had that I will surely treasure, milestone reached of my passion for travel and knew more people while exploring the rest of the country. :D<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all! <b> </b>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-88409437789370399842011-12-22T23:16:00.000-08:002011-12-22T23:16:22.218-08:00A Day Trip To Boracay of the SouthTravel Period: December 3, 2011<br />
Destination: Glan, Sarangani and General Santos City, South Cotabato<br />
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<b>Out of Town Trip</b><br />
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<b>Company Assembly</b> <br />
We decided to meet at DCOTT (Davao City Overland Transport Terminal) around 1am. We took a Yellow Bus Line bound to General Santos City, paid 126pesos for the fare and left past 3am at the terminal. My travel buddies this time were Jesisa, Lorna and Marchie. Countryside views going to our destination always fascinates me and made time fly faster, that's why I love to travel and see different landscapes of our nature. We arrived at GenSan city proper around 7am and took a trike bound to KCC Mall where a van terminal bound to Glan is stationed. We then transfer to a van, paid 80pesos each and travel to Glan. Arriving from Glan, we took a trike bound to Gumasa beach and requested to White Haven Beach Resort.<br />
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<b>White Haven Beach Resort</b><br />
When traveling to the beach, we were excited when we saw the white sand shoreline of the beach. After some time we reached the said resort, I took out my camera and started taking pictures. We paid 300pesos for the open cottage and ordered for lunch since it will take time to prepare and requested to be serve it by lunchtime. We proceeded to our cottage, unloaded our packs, started to explore the shoreline and took pictures here, there and everywhere. :D After few minutes, we decided for swimming time and enjoyed the rest of the time til lunch.<br />
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<b>Back To General Santos City</b><br />
We took our lunch time and had our power nap since four of us are sleepless and tired of swimming. Sleeping at the cottage in front of the beach with the cool breeze was very relaxing, an hour of sleep was already enough to recharge our energy. By 2pm, we decided to backtracked to GenSan, stop over at the golden Glan Municipal building and travel again. When we reached the city, we asked some locals on how to commute to Sarangani Highland Resort. We took a trike and then a jeepney, unfortunately, most of the locals are not familiar with our destination so we change our plan en route and decided to visit the fish port to personally see those huge tuna fishes. Another unexpected thing came out, the port personnel advise us that early morning would be the best time to witness tunas since its harvesting time and also wearing shorts are not allowed inside the plant.<br />
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<b>Freedom Park</b><br />
We travel back to the city proper and dropped at the Freedom Park where there is a Christmas tree at the center and some fun rides. We spent some time at the park, ordered for our dinner, observed the locals, do some chatting and took some pictures. After some time, we left the park and went to the bus terminal, and travel back to our hometown Davao City.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Finally I was able to visit the Boracay of the South, Boracay of the North and the Boracay itself. Its interesting to note that there is no Boracay of the East and West as of the moment or else it will be added on my "To Go" list. Hehe. Another significant event on my travel timeline, a checked on one of my list, and a treasured moments with the company.<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all!boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801020007853646202.post-48031162554797357622011-12-07T20:15:00.000-08:002011-12-07T20:15:32.174-08:00Manila Field Trip<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IfDSj8ugAdc/TuAtSbmV99I/AAAAAAAAA4U/ZqhxYdOww3Q/s1600/IMG_4491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IfDSj8ugAdc/TuAtSbmV99I/AAAAAAAAA4U/ZqhxYdOww3Q/s200/IMG_4491.jpg" width="150" /></a>Travel Period: November 19 - 21, 2011<br />
Destination: Metro Manila<br />
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<b>The Title</b><br />
For the entire school days of my life I've never experienced a field trip, too bad for me but on a lighter note this is an inspiration for me to explore places I've never been to. I guess, being deprived on my younger years made me a traveler addict now. Hehe. I have entitled this post as Manila Field Trip since me and a friend of mine named Lilian have visited historical places and amusement parks of the metropolis.<br />
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<b>Day 1</b><br />
November 19, I came early at the Davao International Airport, checked-in, requested a window seat and boarded the 5J flight, of course this is a promo fare. En route to Manila is a wonderful scenery of the clouds above and the glares and flares of the sunlight nearing sunset. It was past six of the evening when I arrived at NAIA Terminal 3, walked outside and took a jeepney bound MRT EDSA. I took an MRT and drop to Ayala station where I met my friend.<br />
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<b>Chirstmas Lights Show at Ayala</b><br />
We took our dinner first and then strolled at Ayala Avenue, I was impressed with what the city have, from skyscrapers down to streets, overpasses and underpasses. No wonder this is the business capital of our country. After some time, we reached a park near PSE Tower where Christmas lights are installed and people are everywhere taking pictures from different angle. Without wasting our time, we grabbed our camera and started to take pictures as we were awed with the scenery. We spent some time at the park and later on, the lights show had started, it was an amazing show. Around 10pm, we decided to went to my friend's apartment and ended the day.<br />
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<b>Day 2</b><br />
November 20, I woke up early, prepared and by 8am we started to journey on our field trip. This is a DIY trip, so everything is on budget as much as possible. First destination is the Santisimo Rosario Parish Church of UST, we took a jeepney and alighted on the right side on the campus. This is where the challenge had started, when we approached the gate and asked the guard, we were advised to used the other gate some meters away, then we proceed to gate mentioned but realized that it's just for student entrance only and decided to just proceed to other side. With no idea, we stroll the back side of the UST campus, inquired to a local and was pointed on the other side, to sum it all, we walked half of the perimeter of the campus, whew, I think that's around a mile distance. Hehe. Finally, we reached the church and took some pix, I decided not to go inside since I'm wearing short pants and realized that the university had its bar exam held, no wonder we were not allowed to pass on the opposite side of the campus.<br />
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<b>Intramuros</b><br />
This is our next stop of our field trip. We rode a jeepney again and alighted at Intramuros. It's an extraordinary experience to be able to personally see those historic building and events mentioned on our history books. Luckily, we found a fast food chain after some time of strolling around the place and there we took our breakfast and satiated our starving stomach. Aside from those historic buildings, Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church is also situated inside the historic complex.<br />
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<b>San Agustin Church</b><br />
This is the main reason I included visiting Intramuros on my itinerary because it's one of my Travel Destination: UNESCO Edition entry. San Agustin Church is one of the four Baroque churches in the Philippines that was included on UNESCO World Heritage Site. Compare to Miag-ao Church, another heritage declared site, San Agustin had only a plain facade but the moment I went inside the church I was instantly amazed with its dome, it is clearly fascinating, feels like I've visited a basilica in Vatican.<br />
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<b>National Museum</b><br />
Third destination of our field trip experience is visiting National Museum. From Intramuros gate, we walked just few meters and have reached the National<b> </b>Museum. The only piece of art that I only wanted to see is the famous painting of Juan Luna and also one of our national treasure and that is the <i>Spolarium. </i>Finally, I have seen the painting up close, together with other piece of arts displayed inside the museum. Different arts made by various Filipino artists and a bone museum the on third level where you can see a huge skeleton of a sperm whale.<br />
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<b>National Park</b><br />
After touring the National Museum, we proceeded to National Park located just at the back. This time my main goal is to take a photo of our national hero Jose Rizal where a monument was erected. As of writing this blog, I already feel tired and need to finished this up quickly. Back to the topic, we took shots of the monument where two military guards stand stood still in front of it.<br />
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<b>Manila Ocean Park</b><br />
After National Park, we side trip to Manila Ocean Park and took our lunch. Took some photos around and after an hour, we decided to went to Star City, our final destination of our field trip experience.<br />
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<b>Star City</b><br />
From Quirino Grandstand, we took a cab and alighted at Aliw Theater where Star City is also located. We paid about 350pesos for the rides. Their rides are also similar to Enchanted River but their main attraction is the Star Flyer ride which I've been eager to try. We try all of the rides except those kiddie rides. Hehe. Past 6pm when me and Lilian are tired and decided to went to SM Mall of Asia. I bought 2 boxes of Krispy Kreme for pasalubongs and after that we have separated our ways and I need to go to the airport by 9pm since I will be having a first flight bound to Davao.<br />
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<b>Day 3</b><br />
November 21, after taking some nap, I prepared and checked-in at the counter by 3am, proceeded to boarding gate where a stressful thing almost happen, I went to a different boarding gate, I didn't notice it was Gate 17 and expected it was Gate 16. Minutes before the boarding time, I've checked the monitor, the sign was bound for Tacloban, oh crap, I asked the personnel and directed me to Gate 16. Luckily, I arrived at the boarding gate before they started the boarding procedure or else my mind would go on a really stressing situation. Back to my hometown Davao City are my wonderful experiences and a learning of our history. It was indeed a great field trip for me and big thanks to Lilian who accompanied and accommodated me.<br />
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Thank you and God bless us all! <b> </b>boypalaboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02252047868509725380noreply@blogger.com0