San Jose, Tarlac || Whitewater Kayaking

Destination: Whitewater Kayaking with Rapid Stream
Location:  San Jose, Tarlac
When: Aug 29, 2011
Departure from Manila: 6:00 am
Travel Forecast: There's a storm and we don't care! We're goin' Kayaking!

It was cold and wet. The perfect weather for whitewater kayaking!

Sidetrip || Cagayan De Oro

Here's the 4th and final installment of our 4D/3N Camiguin vacay. I found out a little too late about Cagayan De Oro (CDO) and how much it has to offer. I've wanted to squeeze in so much more into our itinerary but there's just not enough time.


So, instead of the infamous White Water Rafting and Zip Line we explored a few of the food places in town. This city deserves another visit, and a sidetrip to Camiguin won't hurt either :)

Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant

so yeah, they serve local dishes :)

Missy Bon Bon Breadshop

aaahh the gelato..i think? wasn't really paying attention cause I was lovin the play of colors.

Both food places are located near Limketkai Center. We only had 2 hours to spare, so much to do, so little time :)


Ta-ta :D

Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin

aka BBC

But first, Check out these links as we go around Camiguin:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

There's my coconut husk!

A funky reception area. Here's some design ideas for you. Coconut husks commonly used to polish floors, hang as their ceiling fixture. And then lean a bit closer when you approach the reception area, they've got a nice key holder too! Pretty neat!

Camiguin Island || Day 3

Wait, wait...
Here's Day 1
and Day 2
Now, moving along....


Travel Forecast: The highly anticipated and much awaited White Beach


1. White Beach - Php 20 Environmental Fee

drum roll please...

Camiguin Island || Day 2

Before going any further, check out Day 1 if you haven't yet or go ahead and skip to Day 3.


Travel Forecast: R&R = Rested and Ready


Weekends at Bahay Bakasyunan would mean a buffet breakfast that starts 7:00-7:30 in the morning. Everyone was up early: brewed coffee, scrambled egg, sausage, ham, juice, a second serving and  I am set.

If I see this every waking day, I ain't complaining. Mantigue Island

Camiguin Island || Day 1

Destination: Camiguin Island via Cagayan De Oro City
Location: Mindanao
When: June 25 - 28, 2011
Departure from Manila: 12:20 pm


Travel Forecast: One word, SANDBAR!

THE Sandbar. White Island.

Padre Burgos, Quezon || Borawan Island

Destination: Borawan Island
Location: Padre Burgos, Quezon
When: June 04 - 05, 2011
Departure from Manila: 9:00 am
Travel Forecast: Have you tried Rock Climbing? I haven't, but I'm about to :)

I tell you, it's the adrenaline rush that made me do it.  If you haven't yet, you gotta give it a try.

Was having a major cramp by this time lol