Monday, March 5, 2012

The Caramoan Island-hoppin' Experience!

This is one of my summer bummerin' experiences in the Southern part of Luzon - the great Caramoan 2010 escapade in Camarines Sur, Philippines! Though I was having difficulty remembering the names of each island we set-foot in, the short and long trips from one island to another were oh-so worth waiting especially the sand-bar in Manlawi island. Here goes the glimpses of our escape, my second time around in Camarines:

After the two-hour boat ride to Manlawi island...

This wonderful sand-bar welcomed us! :)


Lovin' the view, the ambiance and all!

Jump shot with the Caramoaners, lol!

I think I was taking a pic of the ex-bf there in white shirt, tall guy (six-footer indeed)

First island (Manlawi) for our Day 2 trip. Our Day 1 was spent in Naga & CWC.

Missin' this place, very peaceful
We visited around 4 to 6 islands until the next day. I remembered Matukad, Sabitang Laya, a private island, Hunongan and Tinago islands *damn to poor memory*. Lunch were served in the islands and we had dinner in a simple nipa hut-like resto in the Caramoan proper. Those good food were served and packed by Bed and Dine...loved their grilled pork, seafood and veggies! And ooopppsssie before I forget, here's one of the side trips - The Grotto.

The view from the grotto after...around 500 steps?

The Grotto
The view before going down from the grotto

that was summer twenty-ten then,

-=B e L i N d a=-

Friday, February 17, 2012

Voulez Vous Cebu

This was my last hurrah slash work-related getaway for 2011! Highlight of this trip? Food, food, food! And livin' each day ssslllooowly, its like the place is tryin' to say, "Hey, no need to hurry!"


The picture speaks for itself

with Rose Ann and Smile at Magellan's Cross

Time to have a relaxin' weekend at Bluewater Maribago Resort!

My mala-turista shot!

International cuisine for Rose Ann, Japanese set for Belle and Filipino dish for Smile...BURP!!!


Lunch by the pool...

Here goes the APPETIZER for each set meal! Great!

Smile's grilled tanguige

Rozahn's grilled porkchop with mushroom sauce

Belle's fish tempura

Bluewater's bar

Goofin' with Rose Ann! lol!

Amuma Spa!

Lovin' the view from our end


Smile missing her lovey-dovey *hihi*

The Rozahn and Belleski pose!



Basilica del Santo Nino, Cebu, Philippines

To be attacked in a few seconds...



Yummeh!

What to drink?!

last gluttony night at Cebu...dinner at Mooon Cafe

Mexican Baby Back Ribs

'till next opportunity to gain 5 pounds in a week *haha*,

<3 Bella <3

Friday, July 1, 2011

Potipot, a laidback island

Planning for a simple and laidback getaway for the weekend? Potipot island is calling you with your family, friends, and loveys! Just be sure that its okay for them to camp and to experience suburban life for awhile. Here's a glimpse of our bonding time in Candelaria, Zambales (Philippines).

The laidback island of Potipot
There is a 5-6 hour road trip from Manila going to Uacan, Candelaria, Zambales and a 10-minute boat ride from Sun Bloom Resort to Potipot Island.

Stop over!


Cha and moi are lovin' our hats =)

I.T. guys in SunBloom Resort

The ladies' undying jump shot!

The cool gang's Summer 2011 =))

My former Sun Cellular officemates

Potipot boys, lol!

The greeny part of the island

Our little starfish

Told yah, I just lllooovvveee my hat! =)
In our poshness pose - Carl, Cha, Belle, Mac


Potipot island, Zambales. April 2-3, 2011

Summer tu-oh-wan-wan,

-=b e L L e=-

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Road Trip: Calaruega. Tagaytay. Nuvali.

Get the stress out from your busy week and just head to the South! Road trip. Food trip. Chill. Have fun!

Southbound with college best pals Chelle and Icy :))

First stop: Calaruega (Batangas)

Reception area in Calaruega


Inside Calaruega Church

Time to have our lunch at Memory Lane!

Yummy food and fruit shakes. Try their SINIGANG na LECHON! :))

MENU please?!

We're really caught up by this reminder...

Memory Lane is in Tagaytay owned by singer/actress Jolina Magdangal

Third stop: Pink Sisters Church/Chapel (Tagaytay)

Just finished praying in the solemn church/chapel

Fourth stop: Nature Trails Cafe in Nuvali

Snackin' on NTC's Mozzarella Platter :))

Coolin' down with our mocha frappe, cappuccino, and vanilla milkshake

Nature Trails' cozy interior

Nuvali, Sta. Rosa (Laguna)

pretty girls rock,

beLLe 04/vi/2011