Off to the Land of the Bicolandias
10.09.2010
Every time my HS friends and I go on trips, we do it DIY style. This time, we decided to have someone take care of it since Caramoan is a young travel destination and we’re too busy to prepare for this trip. My friend, J, booked our trip via Kadlagan Tours. The package already included the tour, land and boat transfers, accommodation and food.
Roundtrip Ticket Cost (with 15kg baggage allowance): 615
We departed on time and we touched down at Naga Airport in less than an hour.
Relief Goods? No. This is how you get your baggage. Hi-tech! Well at least they check the tags before you exit the building.
The peeps from Kadlagan Tours were already waiting for us at the arrival hall.
We hopped on the van for a 1 hour ride to Sabang Port. Ate Donna handed us our survival kits which included a scarf, a necklace and a guidebook.
Our original flight of 6:45am was moved to 9:10am a few weeks back, so we were a bit worried then that we might miss the last boat to Guijalo Port which leaves at 11am.
And yes, we just missed the 11am boat. Ngek.
But of course, we’re still lucky because there’s another available trip leaving at 1pm. Woopee!
So how did we spend the next 2 hours?
Videoke at a nearby resort!
By 1pm, we got ourselves ready then headed back to the port.
And now here’s the scary part. The boat was docked about 10 meters away from the shore. As you can see in the photo, the water was waist deep so how did we manage to get on the boat without getting wet?
Presenting... the human porters!
I secured all my gadgets in the plastic bag so we weren’t able to take photos.
We left the port around 2pm since we had to wait for other passengers to fill up the boat. Well at least we were still charged the regular fare of 120 php. So okay lang mag-antay.
Good thing the sea was calm during our 2hr trip to Caramoan but next time, I’ll make sure to bring a cushion with me. Masakit sa pwet ha.
Upon arriving at the port, we hopped immediately on the rented jeep and faced another 40-minute zig-zaggy and bumpy ride to Paniman Bay.
The ride was definitely exhausting because we’ve been head-banging endlessly due to the unpaved roads. *knock-knock Mr. Governor*
But at the same time, we enjoyed the smell and sights of the farms along the way.
Finally, we reached the Breeze and Waves Resort where we stayed for 2 nights.
We placed our stuff in our rooms then headed back to the dining area and had our first full meal of the day.
Happy and Busog. Burrrp.
Since it’s already late, we had to cancel our caving activity that afternoon.
Picture taking in the fine dark sand.
Aside from being a jump-off point for island hopping, Paniman Bay in itself is already a sight to see. The towering limestone cliffs of Gota village can be seen from the beach.
To kill time, we walked along the shores of Paniman Bay up to the Paniman River.
We had nothing to do that night so we rented a videoke.
and Diego!
By 9pm, the dinner was served. Wowowow!
Real vs Steal. Sinong tatagal?
Nice to see you again, Air Phil.
Roundtrip Ticket Cost (with 15kg baggage allowance): 615
Floral Top + Khaki Shorts. Not bad.
We departed on time and we touched down at Naga Airport in less than an hour.
Relief Goods? No. This is how you get your baggage. Hi-tech! Well at least they check the tags before you exit the building.
The peeps from Kadlagan Tours were already waiting for us at the arrival hall.
Ate Donna (our tour guide) and Mr. Jojo (the owner)
We hopped on the van for a 1 hour ride to Sabang Port. Ate Donna handed us our survival kits which included a scarf, a necklace and a guidebook.
Our original flight of 6:45am was moved to 9:10am a few weeks back, so we were a bit worried then that we might miss the last boat to Guijalo Port which leaves at 11am.
Sabang Port
But of course, we’re still lucky because there’s another available trip leaving at 1pm. Woopee!
So how did we spend the next 2 hours?
Videoke at a nearby resort!
By 1pm, we got ourselves ready then headed back to the port.
And now here’s the scary part. The boat was docked about 10 meters away from the shore. As you can see in the photo, the water was waist deep so how did we manage to get on the boat without getting wet?
Presenting... the human porters!
Pasan Fee: 20 pesos.
We left the port around 2pm since we had to wait for other passengers to fill up the boat. Well at least we were still charged the regular fare of 120 php. So okay lang mag-antay.
Bicol's version of the Chocolate Hills
Upon arriving at the port, we hopped immediately on the rented jeep and faced another 40-minute zig-zaggy and bumpy ride to Paniman Bay.
The ride was definitely exhausting because we’ve been head-banging endlessly due to the unpaved roads. *knock-knock Mr. Governor*
Lubak kung Lubak
But at the same time, we enjoyed the smell and sights of the farms along the way.
Finally, we reached the Breeze and Waves Resort where we stayed for 2 nights.
2-storey building. We occupied the first 2 rooms on the ground floor.
Our room which can accommodate up to 4 persons.
Toilet & Bath
Grilled fish
Chopsuey
Chicken Curry
Happy and Busog. Burrrp.
Since it’s already late, we had to cancel our caving activity that afternoon.
Picture taking in the fine dark sand.
Aside from being a jump-off point for island hopping, Paniman Bay in itself is already a sight to see. The towering limestone cliffs of Gota village can be seen from the beach.
To kill time, we walked along the shores of Paniman Bay up to the Paniman River.
We had nothing to do that night so we rented a videoke.
Jego...
By 9pm, the dinner was served. Wowowow!
Adobo
Crab
Bicol Express
Merry Christmas!
it's a nice thing that you've been here in bicol to visit our one of the most panoramic views and beaches. hope you can also visit some other places in Bicol. ty :))
ReplyDeleteOf course! Legaspi and donsol are also on my list. If my sched permits, i would love to go back to Cwc again =)
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