Sabado, Agosto 18, 2012

Negros Occidental

The much awaited Grand Reunion of the Antonio clan. We were really having second thoughts attending the event but it was finally decided. Since this was the first ever reunion they will have, we must be present! Packed our bags and ready to go! San Carlos city here we go…

Evening of August 17, 2012. Arrived around 9:00pm at Silay Airport


First day: Early morning breakfast with my wifey. We were given privilege to stay on the newly constructed house owned by a relative and it was really nice here.


After our meal we then went to visit another Antonio relative, a tricycab away, to register our names for the three (3) day event.

We incidentally met siomai - a Shar Pei dog breed

Who wouldn’t be excited about our next stop? THE BEACH with ISLAND HOPPING! But before that, I was given 101 lessons about waterskiing!

First island stop... Tinangisan Island



2nd stop... Campu Labu Sandbar



Antonio International Clan

Almost sunset...

…then in the evening, the “meet and greet” fellowship of the Antonios held at TaƱon College - A school pioneered by the Antonio Clan


Second day: It was a Sunday so everyone will be attending a church service at UCCP. But before that we had breakfast at Aunty Babe’s place. I was thrilled when my wife told me about their pet dogs (since we left Packy, our Boxer breed dog, at Q.C.). We had siesta and then spent the whole afternoon roaming People’s Park.






Third day: Itinerary was to visit Sipaway Island and also to check-out La vista Resort’s Zipline. Sipaway Island was a boat ride away from San Carlos and once you’re there, you’ll have to ride a motorcycle “habal-habal” to bring you to any available resort. Our choice was Whispering Palms Island Resort.



We were amazed by the number of star fish here! To think that we will be able to compose words by literally using these creatures.






We went back to Aunty Babe’s house and had lunch. Then we went to La Vista Highlands Resort. This was also ate Joie's early birthday celebration!


La Vista Highlands Resort

zipline
Back to homebase in a tricycab

Getting ready for the finale! We went first to the old house where my wife's grand parents reside and took photos together with Uncle Boy, Aunty Juarlita and Aunty Eve.

Packed with alot of performers, our grand evening was a smack!



winner of Sinulog Festival in Cebu performing for Antonios
...and here we were again at Bacolod-Silay airport ready for our flight back to Manila

Salamat sa mga Antonios! Negros Occidental Rocks!