Bicol Region [Calaguas, Camarines Norte] (2011)

First Bicol province that we have travelled to, main reason Calaguas Island.  As mentioned, again and again and again - this is not a travel blog.  More of just reminscing all the different journeys that I have explored.  Nostalgia dahhhhling!!!

If it will help other travellers then good but it's not my intent.

Vinzon Vankas

As always, this is a package tour and we have known this because of my colleague Zaide (grouped with Byahe AdvenTours) suggested to try this out.  This is just a 2N1D tour via road.

We left Cubao terminal around 9pm of Friday (there are buses going to Daet/Vinzons, should you decide to commute).  Ok naman ang biyahe except na lang pagdating sa daang bitukang manok, kaloka talaga si manong driver - scary magdrive.  As usual di ako nakatulog sa biyahe.  We had our breakfast sa Daet, Jollibee (sosyal) and then headed to Vinzons.

Pagdating sa Vinzons, daming Saving Mr. Banks and arranged na naman ang mga sasakyan namin so gorabels na.  It took 2 hours from Vinzons to Calaguas, it was a good sail - walang alon and hindi scary.  By the way, nasa 20 people din yata kami dun.

Finally Calaguas!!!

Hotness Overload LOL!

Infernes naman pang Caribbean ang water pagdating sa clarity at ang mga sands fine na fine.  I can say that all the travel pains are worth once you started dipping in the water.  Virgin na virgin ang island, no electricity, no toilet, no sari sari stores, no signal, no wifi, nada!  Ay meron palang toilet pero sabi nga basta makaraos lang ok na.  Ganung level.

Perfect Sunset

Experience din itong camping chorvah na ito.  Never pa namin natry matulog sa tent and siguro masasabi ko na at least naexperience ko but never again.  Ang sakit sa likod (huwaw as if di laki sa hirap).  Hands down naman ako sa mga organizers and they made our stay memorable with the delicacies served.  Hello chef kaya ang cook namin!

There were other activities included in the 2500 Php package besides the food, tent, and transportation.  Henna tattoo and poy dancing meron din.  Natulog na kami nung poy dancing (tanda na e), tapos tried the henna tattoo - chaka pala pag nabura, parang libag.

I am so glad I have experienced Calaguas but I guess this will be the first and last time.  Di ko kaya ang biyahe.  Although I would suggest if you plan to visit the island, tag your friends - the more the merrier.

And yes - kaloka ulit ang biyahe pabalik pero ok na ang driving, it's just sobrang layo lang talaga.