Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Puerto Galera - January 2013

I've been to Puerto Galera way back 2008... and wow! a lot has changed! Good thing the beauty of the sea is still there despite the new establishments that lined up along the shore. Anyway, it's been almost 5 years and surely, a lot would really change...

Original plan is to go to Aninuan and Talipanan Falls on our first day but time didn't allow us.

It was already 10:30 when the bus left the terminal. We reached Batangas port by 12:00PM. Good thing we were able to catch a ferry that was about to leave. By 12:15PM, we were sailing on the not-so-calm sea.

We docked at Minolo Town Proper. From there, a free shuttle took us to White Beach Resort. A guide approached us and asked us if we have a place to stay. She recommended a Family room (good for 4-6 pax) in White  Beach Resort. Rate for the room is 1,200.00 per night. When we were paying for our 2 nights stay in the resort, the owner gave us discount and just asked for 2,200.00 instead of 2,400.00. I was able to buy conditioner and shampoo because of this :D (a shampoo in Galera costs 10.00!)










We docked at Minolo Town Proper. From there, a free shuttle took us to White Beach Resort.





A guide approached us and asked us if we have a place to stay. She recommended a Family room (good for 4-6 pax) in White  Beach Resort. Rate for the room is 1,200.00 per night. When we were paying for our 2 nights stay in the resort, the owner gave us discount and just asked for 2,200.00 instead of 2,400.00. I was able to buy conditioner and shampoo because of this :D (a shampoo in Galera costs 10.00!)





After some time, we headed to the line of restaurants in the beach front for our super late lunch. We decided to eat at El Kaps Ana. 








Beach-ing then followed. A rainbow on the horizon made our day perfect! :)





We wanted to ride the banana boat but since we are only a group of 4 peeps, we have to wait for another group to complete the 10 heads required for this activity. While waiting, we hit the sea and swam to our hearts' content. :) By the way, we failed to get company for our Banana Boat activity :(












Cebu-Bohol Post Valentine (2012) Trip - Day 3

Last day in Bohol... Time to go back to Cebu City, but before that, our driver/guide showed us the beauty that Bohol has to offer ;)

First stop... the Historical Blood Compact Site






Then it's time to visit the church... the Baclayon Church

















Then off to X-zoo-tic Animal Park







Loboc Church followed








Off to the Hanging Bridge then...







Time to meet the Tarsierssss....










Breathe fresh air on the Manmade Forest










The famous Chocolate Hills Viewing







Heading back to Cebu City