Cam Sur Getaway

07.11-14.09

Why I love going places? Because its like peeping at a kaleidoscope full of different figures, colors, and patterns that seems to be endless. To every trips we had, I bring home memories, facts, insights, learning’s, cultures, friends, & self-discoveries, that made me realize there’s gotta be more to life.

And long for more.

On my additional circle of galang-friends:
Sad. Hindi ito ang original cast, few have backed out according to Pao (Well at Php500 b/f trip, why not?) pero syempre we made it worthwhile. Though sabit lang ako, and will always be identified as “Paolo’s wife” (drama) I’m still overwhelmed at knowing these people & be part of the adventure:

a. Mike: Akala ko happy-go lucky, but I discovered a man of humility & responsibility;
b. Reese: Cat woman in the flesh, I cant believe she has adopted 19 cats out of pity;
c. Jaemie: A ziplock freak and is always prepared;

d. Ryan: Sabi nila hindi outspoken, my belief was shattered during our island hopping ( Si Manong namana ksi.. hehe);

On the things we did:

Though the items in our itinerary was not as many as the one we had in our CDO-Camiguin trip, I certainly enjoyed this one too due to its practical adventure:

a. Ang dami naming tric-rides which is really fun, all 6 of us in one tric;

b. Rode a not so ok bus, but twas cool kasi feeling ko nsa province talaga ko,

c. Going to the ruins, nag-hire kame ng isang nananahimik na jeep, na hindi naman talaga for hire;

d. We tried knee-boarding at night at CWC coz we’ve waited till the “pros” are done (I guess you’ll do the same);

e. Sa palengke kame namili ng pasalubong and syempre home-made pili bars by Mike’s Mom;

f. Going to Caramoan, we rode a ferry, but the catch was bubuhatin ka ng mga “buhat boys” para makasakay ka, I was at awe seeing Mike & Ryan first to go, I thought trip lang nila, then 2 men picked me up, hehe.. wala pala kong choice;

g. At no extra cost, we have visited the place where Survivor series was shoot, that’s local tourism;

h. We went to this bar for a nightout and whew such a very awesome performance from these chikkas; a night of envious and insecurities coz ang se-sexy talaga ng mga vaklush!

On our food trips: The food…food.. ahhh food…

Day 1

Breakfast Jollibee Paseo: Burger Steak Rice Meal

Lunch @ Anne’s place: The famous bicol express, sweet n sour fish, chopped liempo, porkchop, ensaladang pipino, super fresh buko juice, overlooking Mt. Mayon;

Dinner @ Mike’s place: ginataang gulay na may malalaking shrimp; laing;

Nightout @Hollywood: Pica-pica of calamari, tacos, burrito, cake complimenst of the club, Red Horse beer;

Day 2
Breakfast @ Mike’s place: pansit na masarap, coffee
Lunch @ Caramoan: Chips, chips, chips
Dnner @ Lutong bahay, Caramoan: 4 sticks of barbecue, bicol express, laing, soda

Day 3
Breakfast @ Lutong bahay, Caramoan: longganisa, egg, coffee
Lunch @ Gastroff Steak house: Haay, as I look back, nagugutom nako.
Dinner @ CWC: Stuffed Squid, plus nakitikim sa pinangat at chicken inassal;

Expenses: Fare Thanks to the Go-Lite promo of Cebu Pacific, we got it at 500 per head (2-way!), Manila-Naga, though weve waited for months since February pa sya booked. Transpo there were cheap since, as Ive mentioned, our means of transpo were tric-jeep-bus-ferry.

Food Either you splurge or skimp. But the food were all worth the price! I totally recommend Gastroff Steakhouse and try the foods at CWC. P1,350 for 6 of us!

Lodging e had big savings since we stayed at Mike’s place for 2 nights. At Caramoan, the room was at 300+ per night. At CWC, its 1,200 a night (for 3), so Pao & I had a separate villa.

So there guys, in general Cam Sur was a total adventure, hope you could come and check it out as well!