Baler Aurora’s Balete Tree Three weeks after I climbed (all thureee”sides”) of the infamous tree, I’m still sick. I was already sick prior to the trip but of course (rolls eyes, slightly) it has to be my disturbance of “their” home that would cause the coughing fit, and it’s always worse just before I try…
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Baler Road Stories: Canili and Diayo Dams and Reservoir
Baler, Aurora. We arrived there a little past 7 AM after leaving Cubao at 2:30 AM. It wasn’t such a tiring bus ride as our little group – me, Titus, Kenneth and Julie were on-board the executive coach of the Joy Bus line. As soon as we left Manila and reached NLEX, my companions have settled…
BALER at the Edge of the Sierra Madre: A PhotoBlog
Prior to going I know nothing of Baler except for two things; first, it’s a major destination for surfing in the country; second, the siege of their church by Katipuneros at the turn of the century. My vacation planning was limited to finding a reasonable accommodation for our group, the rest was left to Julie…
BUS SCHEDULE: Manila to Baler and Baler to Manila
From Manila, Baler is anywhere from 5 to 7 hours depending on the bus you’ll ride on. There are two bus lines that go to Baler in Aurora Province: Genesis Bus and Joy Bus. These two bus lines are sister companies and shares the same terminal in Edsa – Cubao. If you are coming from…
Sto Nino Novena Mass ~ Viva! Viva! Viva Pit Senyor!
It is the Sinulog weekend in Cebu, the fiesta sa Balaan na Bata, the feast of the Holy Child. Some of you may associate Sinulog with just the Grand Parade, street dancing and pocket parties that sprung up in the city streets but to many Cebuanos and devotees of the Senyor Santo Nino, this feast is to thank…
Christmas Décor Shopping in Paete: Santa Overload!
Ber months shopping in Paete is fun and worthwhile, first because you can buy more affordable Christmas decors compared to those for sale in the malls, second the distance between you and the local craftsman is shorten, you can even go to the makers themselves and buy direct from them, supporting them, supporting their family…
Liliw Laguna Home in the Highlands
It’s my second morning here in Liliw and for two days in a row, I’ve woken up early. Right now it’s 6 AM, I usually wake up in Cebu at 8:30 AM or later. Lol. =) The town comes alive at an early hour. The mamang magpuputo just passed the side of our house,putt, putt,…