Reminiscing Lake Caliraya's Beauty

Last year a friend of mine gave me a grand birthday gift....
It was a road trip and a tour of Caliraya.

Caliraya is located in Lumban Laguna, It's a man made 7.6 hectare lake located in a high land about 1200 above sea level. It caters to a handful resort with different water recreational activities like fishing, swimming, boating, water ski, jet ski and a lot more.

Fortunately my friend shouldered all the expenses including the speed boat which he rented so we can tour the lake, the most exciting part is driving it myself...I felt like in Miami vice. We cruise the lake late in the afternoon and I was given a glimpseof the sunset in Caliraya...
I would love to go back in Caliraya and enjoy the serene beauty of that lake...Make a perfect get away from the bustle and hustle of Metro Manila.

Taking a hitch on the way to Caliraya Taking the Rizal Route about 2 hours drive

Gulping the most refreshing drink off all time"coconut juice"

one of the stop over "Mystical Falls" if i'm not mistaken.

The Water Tower at my back

Arraving at Lagos del sol Resort and Hotel

While Enjoying the ride, the scenery, the fresh air.

Changing Sails: Being The Captain

Ending the DAY!
Caliraya Is the best place to be, a quick get away in just a few hours drive and your in a Paradise.

My good Riddance to the Speed boat I know I won't be able to drive another one hahaha...or it would take a while but then again I will be back and maybe just maybe I might be able to drive you again in the Beautiful Lake Caliraya.

Flu Vaccination: Ouchy

A few weeks ago we had our first flue vaccination in our company. I'm so glad that our company cares and they are giving us protection against flu infection.

According to wikipedia: "Influenza vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infection and its potentially severe complications."

Of course I wanted to document the occasion so I brought with me my ever reliable camera. To my surprise I learned that a lot of people are really scared of the needle. I took some shots of my co employee particularly my agents who are all jumpy and unsteady...take a look!
The girls are having a hard time covering their faces to hide fear, they all anticipate the pain.

Trying hard to control, relax at first but breaks down after the prick...

The guys looks more relax but looking at their faces it seems like they are just reassuring them selves that this won't hurt plus the fact that I was taking their pics they know that the have to maintain their machismo...hahaha! I know I was annoying at that time...errr...sorry folks!

Of course they won't spare me...their sweet revenge...and I have to say "damn, it hurts!"it was a good and ouchy time...we are protected for a year at least, until next year!

My Good Riddance to Mr. Needle...We'll be battling with you again next year...sometimes it takes a little pain to be safe!

Gone to Cagbalete for the weekend

Originally there was supposed to be a tour guide to assist us but due to unforeseen incident the tour was canceled. But we can't cancel the trip because this is the only time that all of us are available so I have to create a plan B...

I started searching the internet to gather as many information needed for this trip...Maps, Resorts, Stories, Blogs and etc...Started texting the resorts and calling them to make a reservation.And we are off to go to Cagbalete...(An Island Near Mauban Quezon)

Hired manong Dino to drive for us, set the trip at 10am
No stop over we are raising against time, my fear was at the strike of 3pm there will be no one available to sail us to Cagbalete island... we got lost because all of us are busy having a good time inside the van, throwing jokes to each other, we reach the Daungan (port) at 3:30pm, I was right there were no available boat but luckily we met Manong Joko who offered us a ride for 900 pesos going to Cagbalete...we reached Sto. Nino at around 5pm the sail was rough and the waves are big but we survived...I met Manang who showed us our room and told us that they don't provide food for their guest, so we have to go to sabang, another boat ride to buy all of our supplies, we can also hike to sabang but we refuse because it's almost dark...and that's it!

After dinner we set up a bonfire in front of the sea...had some drinks, chitchat, and silly games, the following day we were suppose to watch the sunrise but it was raining so we drop that plan..

After breakfast we headed to the beach to swim and take some pictures...and at 4pm we left the Island...

It was a fun adventure, we traveled back to manila taking the Rizal Route and we drop by at Lucban to buy some Goodies to take home like longganisa ng Lucban( Their Famous local Sausage) and some sweets, we also tried the Pancit hab-hab (Local Style Noodles) for only 10 pesos!

I forgot to mention...Cabalete Island is a great place to chill and relax after a stressful life in Manila...we will be back and we are looking forward for the great food and accommodation as promised by the owner of Sto. Nino resort! Thanks!

My Good Riddance to the Boat Owner who is charging us 2,400 pesos for a ride back to the port...Nope we won't bite that..we can find ways and we can't be easily pursued...talk about taking advantage of the tourist!

Pink Horse

I saw this beau in Baguio last December... I was just wondering why the owner would paint it Pink? I don't think it's safe for the animal...there might be some chemicals that may harm the health of this beautiful horse...I totally disagree in painting it pink. Tourist specially the kids rush to ride the horse and take pictures and pay the owner 100 pesos or more, this is very disappointing...

Good Riddance to the Horse owner...I don't think the horse needs to be colored just to earn money...The natural color of the horse is cotton white, why color it PINK!?
Mr. Pink horse Owner, how would you like it if i paint your hair Violet????

Street Food Pinoy Style..

Let me introduce to you the Pinoy Street Food...

The Reddish Orange is what we call One day Old Chick...Literary one day old chick.
if you examine it closely you can even see their wings.

The Round shape, orange color is what we call quek-quek...its a quail egg wrap in flour.
this is very good specially if you dip it in vinegar...but not advisable to those who have hyper-tension.

The white round balls are squid balls...from mashed processed squid...
Good when you dip in a sticky sweet and spicy sauce...

the brown one...barely seen in the picture is kikiam...as far as i know it came from mixture of processed fish and flour...not my type though...

Enjoy the Pinoy Street Food Style...

Good Riddance to all the street vendor in Burnham Park Bagiuo... I enjoyed the Squid balls and the sauce... (let me tell you a secret...i never tried the one day old chicks...I feel sorry for those little baby...reminds me of Tweety...ewwww)

The Ghost at 5am

So It’s 5am and I lie a wake, bored, no new books to read, no nice shows to watch, no one to talk to…what do you do at this time? When you wake up in the middle of your sleep and for no reason you can’t go back and rest. Your mind start to play tricks on you..things that you have been avoiding starts to play in your mind…why because you’re alone and you can’t think of anything? So the ghost of the past haunts you and tells you that it’s me…think about me…reflect about me…I’m here to entertain you…


Damn! Never have a peaceful time alone by my self…what the F*CK! The ghost always haunts me and for some reason I think it’s trying to kill me…I’m over and done, I swore to my self that I will never go back nor turn my back in that same delirious box…but that was long before all my dreams were all gone… at least I did my best, that I know and I can guarantee. One part of guilt was taken off and I now not blame my self for all the lost…


In the beginning, the battle was set off before my eyes, without me even knowing that the enemy lay besides me and with out ever knowing that there was even a battle…so who’s there to blame, me or that ghost? The ghost has fought his own battle and I was the sacrificial lamb…I was put in a pedestal where the ghost comfortably stuck his dagger to my heart and I felt it all… and I blame my self and SH*T! I even said it’s my fault and I deserve some more…bring it on…chop me up to my throat! I was murdered right before I realized that it’s painful and the pain should stop… I was dead, before I can rise and walk away… but at least I still manage to rise! That’s the most imperative part of it all.


I sometimes miss the ghost but when you get used to the feeling it numbs you and it’s not a good feeling because it destroys you. I was raised to handle my emotion quite strongly, was raised to go for the greatest and the biggest, to reach for all of my dreams…was also raised to know the difference between right and wrong, and how to choose right all the time…but what if the things that are right for you are wrong for others? How would you choose and what would you choose… again, I was the sacrificial lamb! I have not much choice but to rest there and watch them choose what they think is right for them, not knowing my stand nor my feelings and as for me…I take it all and just let it be…why did I even say??? Damn…damn…damn….DUMB!

My Good Riddance to the Ghost of 5am...
it was one hell of a nightmare and i will never wish to be back...
No...EVER!