Tuesday, April 20, 2010

A special weekend in Anawangin, Zambales

Been to Anawangin last April 17-18 with four of my single women friends - wow! Single's Club he he he :) This trip was planned long time ago pero hindi naman matuloy-tuloy, and finally last weekend, natuloy na. Yuhoooo!!!!!

Enjoy the pics:
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We boarded the last trip (12MN) bus going to Iba zambales from Pasay terminal station. Unluckily, all seats were taken, the next trip was 3:00 AM and since sayang ang oras to wait, we had to beg the driver to let us in - we ended up sitting in tiny-plastic chairs (the one that prep students use) on the aisle of the bus. What an experience!

We arrived at San Antonio by 4 am. We rested for a while on my friend's house near the area before we went to Pundaquit around 8am.There were many boats in Pundaquit beach even this peak season, no need for reservation. We paid a total of 1,500 for the boat - including the Capones and Camara island hopping.

***There are some cottages in Pundaquit like this one. Pwede mag stay dito if you don't want to camp in Anawangin. They do have CR and cottages to sleep in.

A view of the Capones (leftmost) and Camara Islands from Pundaquit shore.

Our first stop: Capones Island. Clear blue waters and white sand.

Pic taken at the shore.
After picture taking, we started the trek towards the lighthouse.

On our way to the lighthouse, we passed by this place. Ganda ng view kaya photo op na naman.

Going to the lighthouse, we had to walked by the shore on the other side of the island for about 35 mins then another 20 mins going up. The trek was definitely not a walk in the park due to huge rocks like these in addition to the strong current. Ingat talaga.

There were also couple of stone markers that served as a guide for those going to the lighthouse. Even so, nakalampas pa rin kami so we had to go back - :)

Finally - the lighthouse.


A great view from the top.
This lighthouse is still working by the way.

Another shot from the top.

After Capones, we went straight to Anawangin Cove. And since its peak season, there were a lot of people camping in the area. Bamboo tables are all occupied, long lines on the poso and on the comfort rooms. But then, ang sarap pa rin tumambay at mag relax.

Late in the afternoon - I was waiting for the sunset but it was not visible here.
A perfect place to unwind and rest, swim, eat, lie by the beach or meet new friends.
ANAWANGIN COVE
At Camara Island. We dropped by for 10 mins just for the purpose of taking pics - Buti na lang mabait si kuyang bangkero.

Like Capones, this island boasts of fine white sand and crystal clear water. Sarap mag swim, though, medyo malakas ang current.

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So many beautiful places to see,
So little time,
So little budget. :)
Next stop - Potipot Island/Bolinao, Pangasinan.

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