Writing online is a demanding job... that's if you tend to procrastinate big time. Like this entry, when it should have been posted nine months ago. A spur of the moment offer led me and my friend to pack our bags and just hop in to the van.
Calaguas for the First Time
What you need when travelling to Calaguas? It's my first time so I'm going to share the things I learned from the trip, but feel free to comment and add more for the sake of whoever comes across this blog :D
- Make sure that your things (the whole backpack is inside a large plastic bag). While the locals at the port have available plastic bags (for sale), it's best to bring your own for less expenses.
- Boat ride from the port is approximately 2 hours to your destination, depending on the weather.
- There is no electricity in the island; it's best to bring your fully charged power banks. If I'm not mistaken, a generator is used for the first few hours of the night. Some of the small stores used it, but is eventually switched off during the night.
- Shower and comfort rooms are available, but no running water. Locals will fetch the water from a deep well and you pay P5 to P10 depending on the size of the pail.
- There's a local "restaurant" but I'm not sure about the rates. Our budget for Calaguas include the food already.
- Cottages are available, but the real adventure begins with pitching your own tent, which of course I didn't do mind because I didn't have the slightest idea how to pitch one.
- During the day, if you visit during summer time; it's impossible to stay inside your tents. But who stays in when you have the rest of the Calaguas place to explore?
- Small stores are limited and they only sell the basics. But most importantly, they offer hot water for your morning coffee.
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| This is Kalila, my little helper.. So i asked her to help me with my things, and while she obliged; I still heard her say "ah man!" |
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| It's a magical place, where you can commune with nature, where your creative self is nurtured and where all your worries are instantly forgotten. |
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| It's the team work that made the experience memorable. |
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| Photo courtesy of my brother.. |
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| Yeah bah! |
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| 360? |
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| The "sandy beach" |
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| Rocks contradict the serene sandy beaches of Calaguas |
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| Who wouldn't? |
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| Tita Bang and Kalila :D |
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| The Other Island (Part of the Tour) |
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| It's a beautiful morning. Don't waste it with a bad coffee. |
For more information about our host/tour organizer, contact this blog. Ciao!
Photo Courtesy of: Katrina, Pong, Elma and (Me) :D
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