Fun Surfing in Baler Aurora

When I tried surfing for the first time in Siargao Island, I told myself to try it to other places. We have a surfing spots here in the Philippines even my hometown Southern Leyte have it. Isn't amazing? I can't wait to try it on there, but I heard there are no pro surfers and the swell are crazzzzy! We'll see, I am still planning tho. 

My first plan was to try the surfing in La Union and didn't happened. So I push through with Baler instead. There is something with the place that I wanted to visit for some reasons. First time solo in a trip to North Luzon. Read my Haler, Baler post here.

Here are the photos shot by Go Pro:

When no one can't take photo of you.

But eventually asked someone to take photos of us while listening to the instructions.

Getting ready.

My surfer instructor, surfs up! \m/

I was really, really, really excited to go on board and test the waves. We tried the other side for lesser people, but the waves were crazy, so we just have to join on the same spot where the people are also enjoying their beach time. 

While waiting for the waves selfie. 

After many long rides, (yes... long rides) I asked the instructor to take photos of me doing my own thing of course it will starts on paddling. I really had so much fun and most of the time laughing, I don't know I felt so awkward or whatever.

Ugh. I was happy-tired.

One last try. Unfortunately, the burst shots was not good, I should have set it into video instead of photos. :( Anyway, I still had fun riding the waves for almost two hours! Gosh, I didn't notice that. 

Advantage: No corals and the beach is sandy. You don't have to worry about having reef cuts.

Disadvantage: You can't enjoy the long rides because there are kids on the shore and you have to jump off your board or else you will hit them. :( 

Over all, I had fun!

I'm still planning of going back to Siargao Island since it's near our hometown Southern Leyte. :D



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Somewhere Only We Know

Hello from Puerto Princesa, Palawan! :) Yes, yes, yes... another solo trip of my life. YAY! Nothing to worries, my destination is not only here, but since my friends from Manila are also here in Puerto Princesa, I added this on my itinerary to meet them even if just for a night. Awesome!

Here are the photo set from Dicasalarin Cove in Baler, Aurora. If you haven't read my photo diary about it you can read my Haler, Baler! here.

This is the time of the year when I want to go to a place and clear my mind. My post-birthday, gift for myself. I never expected that I will be solo again in this trip.

When I went to Baler alone, I ended up with kind people and it was not difficult for me to get along with them.

So I realized, that if there will be a new adventure that I would like to go or to do, I will think about it (you know the prons and cons first) and go for it. It is like you are chasing your dreams. I will thank myself in the future anyway. 

So, yeah. I'm alone, but not forever! 

Honestly, I feel nervous right now, but I think my weekend will going to be great! 

BRB, I have to get to check out this town of Puerto Princesa and Underground River tour and soon El Nido where no one knows my name. :) 

Here's my LSS since few months ago, maybe because I am into solo. Enjoy this good old song!


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Haler, Baler Aurora!

A big round of applause for Photo Travel Diary and my FIRST SOLO TRIP! :)

"We are here!" shout by our driver and tour guide Joe.

We arrived as early as six in the morning, that was fast.

Here's the map. :)

The moment I step out of the van to have some stretching and was still yawning, I saw this signage that poked me to wake up and said, "Haler, Baler!!"

Before the trip:

It was a great feeling to be in  pick up point in McDonald's Mindanao Avenue Edsa branch again I remember my Sagada trip. I had a very long Friday night. I was tired and got stuck with Makati traffic, while rushing to our mini reunion with my batch-mates and childhood friends in grade school, kissed Mom before I left and was sober while looking for the van and the driver. It was almost 12 midnight then. I was so excited for another long road trip, but really all I want was to rest and sleep for the entire trip.

I transferred to front seat when we started our tour. 

Solo Traveler, but not forever

I was surprised! We were only seven girls inside the van and for the entire trip! It was so awesome! :) Okay, I want to be honest here: we were "seven" meaning I was the only solo and no friend with me. (sync sad song...) I invited some of my friends to join me, unfortunately no one can, so I moved on with my life and pursue this dream trip. I just want to experience to surf in Baler, that's all.

The first group photo of us, when our driver Kuya Joe asked us to pose. Oh-ha! Look how beautiful are these girls. :)

From left to right: Yvan and Teresa from Pampanga, Princess and Mitch from Quezon City and Raffy and Steph my new fave couple and from Manila. :) Okay, still out of place because I'm all the way from Cebu, but grew up in Manila. 

We started with throwing jokes to Kuya Joe and throwing some "hugot" lines and sharing same sentiments. Here's the itinerary of our trip: 

Ermita Hills

Panoramic view of Sabang Beach, Pacific Ocean, White Cross 

Diguist Beach (Diguisit Rock Formation / Cobra Reef) 

You can see these on the road all you have to do is to pull over and take photos, yay!

Isn't great to travel with friends? Picture perfect. :) 

Dicasalarin Cove

Our tour guide dare us not to say, "wow!" when we will see the place. Unfortunately, we were failed.

This trip is optional. We all said, "yes!" and we didn't regret it, the place is so captivating and beautiful like "whooaa!" all you want to do is just stare and enjoy it! 

Self-timer. Everyone was so busy taking photos too. :)

I can't wait to share more photos of this place. :) I will blog about this soon.

Lunch at Yolly's 

We had our lunch at Yolly's we were all starving so I don't have a photo of our food. :) This is a self-service restaurant located in their proper town. 

Carlito's Inn

After we had our lunch, Kuya Joe sent us to our respective inn's. Theresa and Yvan and I are in the same place while the rest are staying to other inn located in proper town. 

Hello Room 101! 

Selfie after power nap while waiting for our Van for our next itinerary. 

and yes, I lost my earrings somewhere in the room. Ugh.

Clean and comfy, but you know you will not stay the entire day in a room.

and of course, I had a one bottle, I cannot break my habit of cheers for the night. Since I was solo, I was just inside my room and watching Master Chef! :) 

Museo de Baler 

Off to Museo de Baler at 3PM :)

Manuel L. Quezon 

Dona Aurora Aragon Quezon House 

Snacks! Ice cream sandwich. 

So many good old books! 

Baler Church and Plaza 

Surfing in Sabang Beach

The highlight of my day! Wohooo! So happy that the girls also tried to surfed. I told them that it is so easy, fun and exciting that they should really try it since we are already in Baler. We arrived sunset sesh, I was afraid to missed out the sun and will turn into high tide. 

According to them, I surfed for almost 2 hours! Whaaat?! I didn't notice the time because I was having fun. I am so grateful to have my first surfing lesson in Siargao Island, the best! I am still looking forward to go back to Siargao Island again.

Ditumabo Falls, San Luis, Aurora

The next day we had early check out and breakfast, then we proceed to San Luis Aurora for the adventure! I can't wait to see the Ditumabo Falls. The latest hiked and trekked was in Bomod-ok Falls in Sagada which was the hardest. Wow! :) We had a 1.8 KM walk reminds me of Kabigan Falls in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. We don't mind since I love adventure, the girls were so game about it too.

Photo shoot before hiking.

On our way to the falls.

Ditumabo Mother Falls! :) 

Here's the Ditumabo Baby Falls. 

Meet the Baler crew, we have a lot in common:

• We booked our trip within the week. 
• Four of us have braces.
• Mahilig mag-hugot lines.
• We need to distressed. 
• and too many to mention,

Advantage is that someone can take photos of you and in return you can take photos of them.

Old Balete Tree (Millenium Tree in Asia) 

After our falls, which we were very tired and had no time for lunch, our last stop was this Old Balete Tree Park. My energy was so low, but the photographer and guide was so energetic and asked me to do a lot of posed. Thanks, I love them. 

Inside the Balete Tree

Going alone for a trip was a best decision ever! I met new people that turned out to be my friends.

I miss you all!

Thank you Klick Destination Travel and Tours for accepting my last minute booking and accepting me as a solo traveler. I like the way they organized the trip.  We had fun and enjoyed the trip.

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Now planning for my next solo adventure!

Have a great day!
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