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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Weekend Getaway: Desperate Call

I am badly in search for a weekend getaway.

I've been eying: (or eyeing)

Tali Beach, Batangas
http://www.tali-beach.com/
-they have reasonable accommodation rates, Php2,000 per night on their budget room which accommodates a maximum of four persons;
-they have buffets for breakfast (Php350), lunch(Php450) and dinner (Php450);
-basically you need transportation because I don't think they have public transpo to get there, although they offer vans to pick you up but it's a little pricey;
-lastly, it's cool that you get to check out 5pm the next day, check in is 8am. You must book 3 working days before, so if I would have to go on Saturday, I must book today; Or maybe I'll go on Sunday and book tomorrow, it depends;
-basically you need at least Php2,500 if we're four, and a transpo. (So guys who want to come, just message me, as in right now.)

Anawangin, Zambales
-the virgin cove of Zambales; (apparently)
-this is real backpacking you guys;
-we need to ride the bus in Monumento, Caloocan for San Antonio, Zambales, (Php400++) from there we'll ride a tricycle going to (I forgot the place where we'll ride a boat or trek for Anawangin); (the fees here really fluctuates so I really have no idea, also, depends on the haggling)
-We should pay Php50 or Php100/day (depends on the place) to the care taker Aling Ligaya;
-then basically we're on our own;
-what we basically need: tent or sleeping bags, flashlight, insect repellant, food, just whatever's in your backpack.
-We'll need at least Php2,000-3,000. (so, the more, the cheaper)

Basically Batangas Beaches
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/philippine_weekend_getaways/89848
-so, I just read this blog, and we could just get in batangas then find somewhere to go to.
-much more exciting, real backpacking shit, whatever. help.
-I'm trying stay in the maximum Php3,000 budget here.

Family House, Pangasinan
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It's our place so no need to worry about accomodation fees;
-this is my fall back if no one can come with me; (hahaha)
-the house, (as told, since I haven't been there for about a decade or so) is situated someplace in a farm, I dunno about the manggo trees which has been there the last time I remember, I just know the feeling of waking up in the sun's rays and the goat cries;
-I could walk the fields and watch the serene sunset;
-picnic old school;
-the bus rates I have no idea, but I'm sure it's below Php500.

Mount Arayat Trek
-this is just a rough thought/plan since I have my Ninang in Pampangga;
-they also have a pool there situated near the fish ponds and a modernized bahay kubo;
-Mt. Arayat is a jeep away (or so I think),
-once there we can just find something to do, hahahaha.

Jose/Bang's Place in Pamapanga
-this I have to check with Bang, but I recall everything's okay given they must be informed prior to the day we'll go so they can prepare meals, etc.

So there. My desperate thoughts for a weekend getaway. Please suggest. Or better, please come.

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