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Mt Gulugod Baboy

Monday, August 11, 2014

Mt Gulugod Baboy is located in Anilao , Batangas . "Gulugod Baboy" in english means Pig's back/spine. It was named after th...

Monday, August 11, 2014

Mt Gulugod Baboy is located in Anilao, Batangas. "Gulugod Baboy" in english means Pig's back/spine. It was named after that because of its shape and resemblance.

I booked the hiking tour at Casita Ysabel. It was P850 per person including a tour guide.

We left the resort at 8.30am. From the resort to the jump-off point, it just took us 15 minutes tricycle ride.

We rented a tricycle (for P600 bucks) because the roads were too narrow and steep to drive. (We want to go home with our car. LOL!) And from the point, the hike is just less than an hour. It was an easy climb.

Our guide said there are 3 peaks. They are Gulugod Baboy (Peak 1), Gitna (Peak 2), and Pinagbanderahan (Peak 3). We were at the smallest mountain (or should i say hill?) :)

I just realised that the best time to go is during sunrise or sunset. It must have been extra awesome. But still, the view is already awesome. LOOK!

Below, you can find a water tank that supplies the nearby barangay.

Oh, btw, don't wear shorts. The grass is tall & sharp. Wrong move.

This is not the first time that I saw a carabao on a peak. I really don't know how they climb up the mountain!! Weird!

Philippines has 7,107 islands. It's really really nice to see the islands and islets on a highland. It's so unique.

I don't know how to end this post. All i can say is:

Climb mountains while you still can, conquer your fears. It's a different sense of achievement. :)

XOXO

Hello Again Casita Ysabel!

Monday, August 11, 2014

Time for a short getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Perfect, Anilao is just 2-3 hours away from the city. August is one ...

Monday, August 11, 2014

Time for a short getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Perfect, Anilao is just 2-3 hours away from the city.

August is one of the rainy months in the Philippines. The storm has just passed and lucky we had a very sunny beautiful day.

We stayed at my fave boutique resort - Casita Ysabel. (I've blogged about it already. Click the link!) But this time, we rented Casita Maria. It's a pimped out hut with an ocean view. It's just super perfect because we don't have to go to the ocean deck or someone else's deck (LOL!) to chill because we have our own! With all the privacy and comfort, P6,000+/night is all worth it.

I'll keep this blog short because I have nothing much to say. :)

Sharing pic of the casita we've stayed in. It's named after me. Maria. Above is the view from our room.

Inside is a mosquito proof bed. It's strange to sleep inside this bed. REALLY! But it's better safe than sorry.

The floor is surprisingly clean that I don't use slippers walking around our casita.

Also, you can ask the staff to deliver your food here, instead of eating at the dining area.

I just love day beds.

HAPPY! :)

I bought my own scuba mask, yes they're legit.

I was disappointed though, because the reef is half-dead. The storm has caused too much damage. From colourful and lively reef, all what's left are rubbles.