June 12-14, 2015
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Such a full-packed joyful adventure happened in Oriental Mindoro.
Our itinerary:
Day 1, Friday, June 12
Balibago, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna to Turbina, Calamba, Laguna - Jeep PHP20
Turbina to Batangas Pier - Bus PHP88
Batangas Pier to Calapan Pier, Oriental Mindoro - Supercat PHP250
Calapan Pier to Sapul, Calapan City (Kate's City House, sleepover) - Tricycle PHP200
Day 2, Saturday, June 13
8AM - After taking our breakfast, we were fetched by Kate's soon-to-be-brother-in-law via owner-type jeep going to their home. When we arrived at their house in Baco we transferred to another car, this time going to Puerto Galera.
10:30AM - Baco to Puerto Galera took us 2 hours. The plan was just to take pictures at the Puerto Galera's famous White Beach but the car malfunctioned in Puerto Galera vicinity so we tried to look for a room to stay for a night just to rest the car. From PHP300/pax to PHP4,500 of family room, we ended with the decision of going home.
12:30PM - Lunch at Cafe de Paris. Quick swimming then bought shirts at souvenir shop.
5:20PM - Arrived at Baco and ready for another road adventure. Change service to motorcycle without changing outfits. We went to Kambal na Bato. The place was so cool and the water was very cold. The running water came from the mountain.
Before going home, we dropped-by at town for snacks: hotdog, isaw, itlog, kwek-kwek, fish ball, juice. Super full. Then when we arrived home, dinner were ready. Waaa.. Kain pa more!
Day 3, Sunday, June 14, 2015
5AM - Left Baco to Naujan, 2-3 hours land trip via owner-type-jeep.
8AM - Left Naujan to Little Boracay, Pola. 40 minutes to 1 hour boat ride (rented for PHP1,000 for 5pax). Things you should know, there's no cellphone signal in the area, so don't expect to text or call someone while you're in there. You need to walk for 1-2km from the beach to get a cellphone signal.
11AM - Back to Naujan to Baco.
4PM - Left Baco to Calapan, going back to Laguna. Unfortunately no more supercat so the last option is RORO (Roll-On, Roll-Off), my first time to ride, for PHP192 for 2 and a half hour trip. Tagal!
8:30PM - Arrived at Batangas Pier. No more bus to Turbina so last option again, standing position.
10PM - Arrived at Turbina. Dinned at Jollibee. According to the cashier we need to wait 5 minutes to serve our order but 15 minutes later, no order showed up until Bevs got pissed-off. To make the long story short. Nakakain pa din kami just in time dumating ang sundo na bayaw ni Bevs para ihatid kami sa bahay. Arrived at staffhouse at 12MN.
Over-all it was fun-filled experience. Good thing we had a very generous sponsor, Kate + Jun. Thanks also to Kate's family for the very welcoming treatment. And of course a big thanks to Kate for the wonderful experience.
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Such a full-packed joyful adventure happened in Oriental Mindoro.
Our itinerary:
Day 1, Friday, June 12
Balibago, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna to Turbina, Calamba, Laguna - Jeep PHP20
Turbina to Batangas Pier - Bus PHP88
Batangas Pier to Calapan Pier, Oriental Mindoro - Supercat PHP250
Calapan Pier to Sapul, Calapan City (Kate's City House, sleepover) - Tricycle PHP200
Day 2, Saturday, June 13
8AM - After taking our breakfast, we were fetched by Kate's soon-to-be-brother-in-law via owner-type jeep going to their home. When we arrived at their house in Baco we transferred to another car, this time going to Puerto Galera.
10:30AM - Baco to Puerto Galera took us 2 hours. The plan was just to take pictures at the Puerto Galera's famous White Beach but the car malfunctioned in Puerto Galera vicinity so we tried to look for a room to stay for a night just to rest the car. From PHP300/pax to PHP4,500 of family room, we ended with the decision of going home.
12:30PM - Lunch at Cafe de Paris. Quick swimming then bought shirts at souvenir shop.
3:40PM - Back to Baco and a little stopover at Welcome sign for photo op. To be honest, all our clothes were wet but looks like dry.
Day 3, Sunday, June 14, 2015
5AM - Left Baco to Naujan, 2-3 hours land trip via owner-type-jeep.
8AM - Left Naujan to Little Boracay, Pola. 40 minutes to 1 hour boat ride (rented for PHP1,000 for 5pax). Things you should know, there's no cellphone signal in the area, so don't expect to text or call someone while you're in there. You need to walk for 1-2km from the beach to get a cellphone signal.
11AM - Back to Naujan to Baco.
4PM - Left Baco to Calapan, going back to Laguna. Unfortunately no more supercat so the last option is RORO (Roll-On, Roll-Off), my first time to ride, for PHP192 for 2 and a half hour trip. Tagal!
8:30PM - Arrived at Batangas Pier. No more bus to Turbina so last option again, standing position.
10PM - Arrived at Turbina. Dinned at Jollibee. According to the cashier we need to wait 5 minutes to serve our order but 15 minutes later, no order showed up until Bevs got pissed-off. To make the long story short. Nakakain pa din kami just in time dumating ang sundo na bayaw ni Bevs para ihatid kami sa bahay. Arrived at staffhouse at 12MN.
Over-all it was fun-filled experience. Good thing we had a very generous sponsor, Kate + Jun. Thanks also to Kate's family for the very welcoming treatment. And of course a big thanks to Kate for the wonderful experience.
