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Miyerkules, Pebrero 15, 2012

A Date with the Sun, Sand and Mindoro Sling


TALIPANAN BEACH, PUERTO GALERA




It has been six years since my feet first touched the white sands of Puerto Galera, and it feels good to be coming back again to almost everyone’s first beach experience.

White Beach has been the most favorite in Puerto Galera. And it being so, makes it so crowded compared among the rest of the beaches, a reason we opted for Talipanan Beach Resort this time. Since this would be our first time in Talipanan, we asked some friends who have been there and consulted the net. According to my resources, Talipanan is a better choice for those who want a serene and relaxed stay. And with this claim, we’ve decided to pack our bags and head straight to Talipanan.

Talipanan is a 3-4 hour ride from Manila. We took a bus in Buendia going to Batangas Pier. From there we rode a boat that would bring us to Talipanan.

                                            What a wonderful way to welcome us!!!

When we reached Talipanan, we headed straight to Bamboo Resort where we had our room booked. The room was quite okay, air conditioned, has a native feel – not bad. 

                                


                                                     Bamboo Resort Room             

We just unpacked our things then had an early dinner at Luca’s. It is a famous restaurant serving Italian pasta and pizza. Their serving is already good for 4 persons. A price of Php300 on an average per food is just reasonable. We tried the Luca’s Special Pizza and Seafood Pasta. It tasted really good.

A view of the restaurant from the outside


                                                        Lucas Special Pizza


Seafood Pasta. Tempting!!!

After having a chow, we decided to go to White Beach and experience the other side of Puerto Galera, the loud music, the fire dance and the people. There are tricycles at the back of the resort that could bring you to White Beach for Php 100-150.

                     Fire dancing on the sand shore!! Can I learn without getting myself burned

We could really feel the energy in White Beach as we’re welcomed by loud music like saying it’s time to party. We got ourselves entertained by fire dancers (which I hope to be…someday). And how could we miss a shot or pitcher rather of Mindoro sling.

                                               Mindoro Sling, we meet again!!!


                                             An advice on life; just DRINK ON IT

We spent the next day beach bumming and site seeing, literally.

                                                    Good morning Talipanan!!!

                                         Rock-head gorgeous!! (the beach of course)

                                        Six years ago, I was standing on the same shore


                                       Tamaraw Beach Resort, a promising target

There are many activities you can do like snorkerling, island hopping, parasailing, water rides or nature tripping. You can visit their falls or you can rent a motorbike and explore whole of the island.


Expenses
Bus Buendia to Batangas Pier – Php175
Boat Batangas Pier to Talipanan – Php 300
Environmental Fee –Php50
Terminal Fee – Php 60
Bamboo Resort Room for 2pax, AirCon– Php1,200 (Ms Juvy - 09175620992)
Tricycle Talipanan to White Beach – Php100 day trip, Php150 night trip



Hey, I'm Jenn

Dog Lover

I have two dogs; Hoshie and Hajie. They are both male pomeranian. I love and envy them at the same time, for when I walk them around, they get more attention than me. =) 

                                                            How can you not love them?! =)

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"Yee-Haw!!". Yes, I got a hillbilly bone. I shake my booties whenever I hear those "bad ass" country songs from Blake Shelton or Miranda Lambert and I get emotional whenever I listen to Faith Hill. Country music tells the story of our lives, the reason I feel connected with it.

                                                     Blake Shelton, my fave country artist


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In every thing I've been through, I could not have made it without my Lord. He really is my strenght, my shield. And I so much thank him for giving a life to LIVE and LOVE.