Camarines Norte

What could possible stop a man from thinking of ways to surprise his woman? hmmm... I dunno! But I had some in mind and I will just keep it.

So here was another day to remember...

First Day: I decided to show her where I grew up. My place of origin is in Sta. Elena, a town in Camarines Norte. It's a 7 hour land travel from Manila and just 2-3 hrs before you reach DAET. She wasn't aware that we were heading first to DAET because this was a surprise.

Daet Terminal

When we finally arrived in DAET, we took a tricycle to Bagasbas and you can already saw in her face curiosity. Wondering where we were really headed!

Along the way she saw that the other side of the road was a single span of cottages and after that layer was nothing but pre-dawn sky. Excitement! That's the look on her face for she might already had an idea what awaits beyond the cottages.

After we settled down and left our valuables in the hotel, we went for a walk over acupacoffee...

voilà! 'Twas perfect timing!
My surprise for her... the Sun rising over the crystal sea. Magnificent indeed!

Bagasbas Beach is a well known Aquamarine Sport area in Camarines Norte 

And not just that my friends... but another surprise was a symbol of God's mercy!

So we took the opportunity to revel in His creation while consuming his words.

Then we took a dip! Ahhh... relaxation!



Eve's shot of the shore of Bagasbas Beach

Then "tapsilog" for breakfast on a small resto...

It's already time to leave for Sta. Elena so we took some photos before that.

an abandoned airport (hope it will open again)

checkmate!

Who would forget the "pasalubong" for my family and friends!? Not me!

When we finally got to Sta. Elena, I introduced her to my grandparents. Mama Love and Papa Love was really glad cause I found love again.

Off to our house to spend the night but before that -- DINNER!

Second Day: We woke up not so early for another surprise...

A visit to one of the waterfalls here -- Araneta Falls!

a picture of Eve under the falls (she really loved it)

clear green waters of the concreted pool which is also part of Araneta Falls

What could be more mouth watering than Pork and Squid BBQ for lunch in the heat of the day!

Told stories about the good ol' days spent here during my childhood and shown her the Municipal Park where kids usually spent their time playing

Municipal Park

Then ended the day with one of my favorite things to do here -- Eat coconut fruit with crushed ice and evap milk within our small coconut farm in "Dahugon".

Eve told me that the place was so peaceful and relaxing and that she wanted to come and visit again. Me? I just told her "I hope your happy" and she responded with a smile.

Tagaytay

It's Day 28 of the 40 days and here we are at Tagaytay City to relax and explore.

Pay a visit to a mountain peak! Ride a bus and take a trip to Tagaytay City. Enjoy a light breakfast on the sky palace. Sit and talk a while. Take photos of the environment (and don’t forget to include yourself). Walk in peace with the surrounding. Take a break (lots of break!). Hang yourself! Play in the fields

during the climb we are reminded of the following words...

TRUTHFULNESS

RESPONSIBILITY

DEPENDABILITY

And we never expected to see my pamangkins here...

Sweet moments

Souvernir Shop

Taal Lake view

hang time!

Sunset...

and at the end of the day, dinner at "love ko toh!"

Anawangin, Zambales

Our company department decided to spend our vacation this time in Anawangin Cove. An adventure to remember for everyone but most importantly this was the day when they found out that Eve and I was in a relationship.

We spent the night in our Department Head's residence and below was a picture of us getting up so early

Stretch time...

We immediately took our boat ride to Anawangin Cove

But our first stop was a small island along the way

Well ofcourse we decided to plunge into the magnificent blue waters

Peace under water shot!

A view of Anawangin Cove

This was the moment where we played Q&A game lead by one of my officemates. What a way to get information!

moment of truth!

Our little "Kalan"

BBQ moments!

 Early next day we rome around the island and look at what we found...

My future wife enjoying the view of nature

This was our original department photo.

On our way back to manila we decided to treat our friends just to celebrate everybody's awareness of our supposed to be secret relationship...

coffee break!

Here are some of the brilliant photos of Anawangin Cove for your eyes only

And just to wrap up things... a mini prenup photos of me and my Eve

This is where "putek" and "buhangen" will always be remebered by everyone in the team! What a refreshing and exciting short vacation.