Showing posts with label Aklan. Show all posts
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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Cooking Myself in Antique

Everytime there is an airfare sale, it just blows me away; Sometimes, as I am very impulsive to these kinds of deals, I overlap in the dates and I only find out too late when I already plot it in my calendar.

Anyway, one of the non sense purchases I made was a KALIBO-CLARK (one way only) dated April 9. I had four days availability next to that date so it's impossible that I let go of the ticket. The saturday, April 6, is also the last day of classes so I can use the trip to rebalance.

Within panay island, while I have just been to Ilo Ilo and Capiz last week, and I thought I could use the 3 days to conquer Aklan and Antique (which will complete my Panay conquest).

When pinoyadventurista posted his pictures in a Kawa sometime last year, I have made it a must do for my antique trip; I have also looked at other articles for antique and seen Mararison (aka Malalison) island in Culasi.

I bought my 2Go ticket to Caticlan the night before; It was high time I try the sail option too, which turned out not so bad as I enjoyed the bar and band and comfortable sleep in the ship.

We docked in caticlan past 7pm and I went straight to Antique. I wasn't so impressed with the falls as the water was almost dry. The view would have been great had it been the rainy season, especially the drop was really high. Nevertheless, I noticed the (guide) association has put some trash bins in the facility and I saw one of the guides picking trash while his group were swimming in the water;

After some quick dip in the falls, we went straight to Peter's lodge to try the Kawa.

When I told the caretaker I'll be going for the warm bath, he started filling it with water, and collected the wood for fire. Just after a few minutes, he put in some florals and guyabano leaves, tested the temperature, and I jumped in.


How to get there?
From Caticlan, take the Ceres Ilo Ilo via San Jose ordinary bus; Fare to Tibiao is P107; Ask to be dropped in Brgy Importante; From the drop off point, there will be habal services that go up the maintain to the barangay outpost - jump off to the falls and kawa; Fare is normally P70 per ride per way (P35 per head if two). From the outpost, you'll have to get a guide (ratio is 1 guide for 5 or even 10 depending on your negotiation). Guide fee is P100 only.

There will be 3 falls all in all. 1 being just next to the other, although you'll have to climb steep steps to get to the other, especially to the third; I was told there are total 7 falls but from falls 3, there will be no arranged trail to the rest. The basin in the third falls is said to be as deep as 18 feet. (water is not as clear though)

Kawa bath is P150; They also charge P25 per head entrance fees; They lease some kubo for P150 depending on the size. If you plan to stay overnight, they have a P300/night accomodation; or, for big groups, a kubo for P2500/night.

You can also request for Buko at P15 each. They don't serve food though so you'll have to bring your own; There are stores nearby in case for cigarette, canned goods, softdrinks, liquor, etc.






















See here for what I did next in Antique - Mararison Island
Everytime there is an airfare sale, it just blows me away; Sometimes, as I am very impulsive to these kinds of deals, I overlap in the dates and I only find out too late when I already plot it in my calendar.

Anyway, one of the non sense purchases I made was a KALIBO-CLARK (one way only) dated April 9. I had four days availability next to that date so it's impossible that I let go of the ticket. The saturday, April 6, is also the last day of classes so I can use the trip to rebalance.

Within panay island, while I have just been to Ilo Ilo and Capiz last week, and I thought I could use the 3 days to conquer Aklan and Antique (which will complete my Panay conquest).

When pinoyadventurista posted his pictures in a Kawa sometime last year, I have made it a must do for my antique trip; I have also looked at other articles for antique and seen Mararison (aka Malalison) island in Culasi.

I bought my 2Go ticket to Caticlan the night before; It was high time I try the sail option too, which turned out not so bad as I enjoyed the bar and band and comfortable sleep in the ship.

We docked in caticlan past 7pm and I went straight to Antique. I wasn't so impressed with the falls as the water was almost dry. The view would have been great had it been the rainy season, especially the drop was really high. Nevertheless, I noticed the (guide) association has put some trash bins in the facility and I saw one of the guides picking trash while his group were swimming in the water;

After some quick dip in the falls, we went straight to Peter's lodge to try the Kawa.

When I told the caretaker I'll be going for the warm bath, he started filling it with water, and collected the wood for fire. Just after a few minutes, he put in some florals and guyabano leaves, tested the temperature, and I jumped in.


How to get there?
From Caticlan, take the Ceres Ilo Ilo via San Jose ordinary bus; Fare to Tibiao is P107; Ask to be dropped in Brgy Importante; From the drop off point, there will be habal services that go up the maintain to the barangay outpost - jump off to the falls and kawa; Fare is normally P70 per ride per way (P35 per head if two). From the outpost, you'll have to get a guide (ratio is 1 guide for 5 or even 10 depending on your negotiation). Guide fee is P100 only.

There will be 3 falls all in all. 1 being just next to the other, although you'll have to climb steep steps to get to the other, especially to the third; I was told there are total 7 falls but from falls 3, there will be no arranged trail to the rest. The basin in the third falls is said to be as deep as 18 feet. (water is not as clear though)

Kawa bath is P150; They also charge P25 per head entrance fees; They lease some kubo for P150 depending on the size. If you plan to stay overnight, they have a P300/night accomodation; or, for big groups, a kubo for P2500/night.

You can also request for Buko at P15 each. They don't serve food though so you'll have to bring your own; There are stores nearby in case for cigarette, canned goods, softdrinks, liquor, etc.






















See here for what I did next in Antique - Mararison Island
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Monday, March 11, 2013

Cheap Stay in Boracay: Ocean Breeze Resort Station 3

Though I've booked my tickets months and months back, I did not have time to research on where to stay as I had been quite occupied with work and my 12 grad school units. It is also my first time in Boracay and I am getting there, so much because of I had to take my grandma somewhere (and of course, my backpacking wont adjust to her knees).

I had posted an update on fb, but I did not really like the atmosphere in the hotels/hostels/inns posted by my friends. For this (family affair) trip, I have been quite specific that I wanted somewhere quiet in a native/bamboo accomodation with a garden and a veranda.. first time I ever stipulated what I want in a lodging (and to hell with my price budget). I would have preferred a beach front too, but, I could not really find one.

A day before the trip, I was getting quotes ranging from P2.5K up to P3K. I was already fearing then that I might have to shed more than my 15K budget for this trip.

Luckily, hours before my flight, I got an email reply from Ocean Breeze Resort saying their P890 nipa cottage is available for 2 nights and that I'll just have to add P200 for a third person. Bingo! Total is P1090/night.. not too bad for an accomodation like this:

The P890/night for 2 acccomodation (peak season, i.e. versus low and high peak)

the veranda with free morning coffee



*The Inn is next to Orchids, Bora Bora, Melinda's Inn, etc;
*Wifi is available but at a chargeable fee of P50/day/device
*Cable 14 in tv provided in the room
*The secretary may be contacted at 09174846727
*They have a pickup service, but, it's not the pickup service with the transpo and all. It's more of guideship. In the end, it's just like paying P125 extra plus the transpo fees of their staff. Spare yourself that as for sure you are more than matured to ask around. Once in caticlan jetty port, pay P75 environmental fee and P100 terminal fee and P50 fare (Montenegro; P30 for the smaller ferries at night and P25 during daytime). Upon reaching boracay port, take trike at P100 to the resort.)
*On the beachfront next to Ocean Breeze, we had a bbq dinner where liempo was at P85, good for two, rice at P12. We had breakfast there the ff morning too but was surprised at the prices for that meal: fried egg was at P20, hotdog was at P35, per piece. I'd rather have the breakfast we had at Shenna's in Station 2 at P85 for the XXXXXsilogs, and 2 thumbs up for their P85 clubhouse that's got bacon (well, some don't).



P.S. I hate paying P25 for fare and P100 terminal fee; besides, it's just a pass through, not like you'll stay for an hour, charge up, do comfort room, etc. Quite an abuse.



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Though I've booked my tickets months and months back, I did not have time to research on where to stay as I had been quite occupied with work and my 12 grad school units. It is also my first time in Boracay and I am getting there, so much because of I had to take my grandma somewhere (and of course, my backpacking wont adjust to her knees).

I had posted an update on fb, but I did not really like the atmosphere in the hotels/hostels/inns posted by my friends. For this (family affair) trip, I have been quite specific that I wanted somewhere quiet in a native/bamboo accomodation with a garden and a veranda.. first time I ever stipulated what I want in a lodging (and to hell with my price budget). I would have preferred a beach front too, but, I could not really find one.

A day before the trip, I was getting quotes ranging from P2.5K up to P3K. I was already fearing then that I might have to shed more than my 15K budget for this trip.

Luckily, hours before my flight, I got an email reply from Ocean Breeze Resort saying their P890 nipa cottage is available for 2 nights and that I'll just have to add P200 for a third person. Bingo! Total is P1090/night.. not too bad for an accomodation like this:

The P890/night for 2 acccomodation (peak season, i.e. versus low and high peak)

the veranda with free morning coffee



*The Inn is next to Orchids, Bora Bora, Melinda's Inn, etc;
*Wifi is available but at a chargeable fee of P50/day/device
*Cable 14 in tv provided in the room
*The secretary may be contacted at 09174846727
*They have a pickup service, but, it's not the pickup service with the transpo and all. It's more of guideship. In the end, it's just like paying P125 extra plus the transpo fees of their staff. Spare yourself that as for sure you are more than matured to ask around. Once in caticlan jetty port, pay P75 environmental fee and P100 terminal fee and P50 fare (Montenegro; P30 for the smaller ferries at night and P25 during daytime). Upon reaching boracay port, take trike at P100 to the resort.)
*On the beachfront next to Ocean Breeze, we had a bbq dinner where liempo was at P85, good for two, rice at P12. We had breakfast there the ff morning too but was surprised at the prices for that meal: fried egg was at P20, hotdog was at P35, per piece. I'd rather have the breakfast we had at Shenna's in Station 2 at P85 for the XXXXXsilogs, and 2 thumbs up for their P85 clubhouse that's got bacon (well, some don't).



P.S. I hate paying P25 for fare and P100 terminal fee; besides, it's just a pass through, not like you'll stay for an hour, charge up, do comfort room, etc. Quite an abuse.



Follow CheapBedsPH on Instagram for geotagged backpacker accomodation for easier searches




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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Tentative Itinerary for 2012

I have given up the idea of savings and whatever nonsense long time and short time goal I have; For my pleasure is my pleasure...
I have given up the idea of savings and whatever nonsense long time and short time goal I have; For my pleasure is my pleasure...
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