Zooposedly Zoobic. = Impromptu Awesome Zambales Beach Trip!

Independence Day plans as of June 9: Anawangin beach bumming, island hopping experience.

-It was sometime May. Just a few days after our Sagada adventures. Still pretty high about our recent adventures, craved for more. Called up my adventure-mates. Planned another get-away plus more. Everyone was game, + a few others as well! The plans were rolling, everything was set!

Independence Day plans as of June 5: Anawangin beach bumming, island hopping experience.

-I texted the boatman in Anawangin to inquire about possible expenses and boating trips. Said they weren't accepting for the weekend. I said we were coming the next weekend. Asked for me to wait and see til Thursday to confirm weather conditions. We were persuasive. We still wanted to go. So it was still leaning towared let's do this!

Independence Day plans as of June 10: Zoobic + Ocean Adventure
-Weather still seems to be unpredictable. Asked the boatman again, said they still weren't accepting because of the waves. We could go by trekking but what good would it be without the island hopping adventure! Thought of going to Museo Pambata, but Peter just laughed. Suggested Zoobic and Ocean Adventure, at least we'll be having a roadtrip!

Independence Day plans as of June 11: Zoobic + Ocean Adventure + Whatever happens.
-Zoobic and Ocean Adventure still on the lead. Had more people than we had cars. Plans still weren't final. We were just, "meh, whatever happens!"

Independence Day plans as of June 12, 6-9am: Zoobic + Ocean Adventure + Whatever happens.
-This is it! We were on our way to Subic! It was just Jensen, Riva, Ricco, Xima, Peter and I. We were on the PeterPan-Mobile! Peter and Riva were having doubts about going to Zoobic. People said it's corney. But what the hell where else could we go! Stopped over to have McDonalds at nlex. Still no other ideas but Zoobic and Ocean Adventure.

Independence Day plans as of June 12, 1030am: Go to where Anna Castro is :)
-Reached Zoobic. Their website said it's around 300+. But really it's 440. Didn't seem quite interesting with the added doubts of people around me. Was also thinking of going to the beach! Peter said he hasn't been to a beach for 4 years. Remembered that Anna was on a surfing trip in Zambales. Hey! We're just an hour away from Zamba! Let's go!

Independence Day plans as of June 12, 1230am: Zambales Baybeh!
-Reached Liwaliwa in San Felippe at around 1230am. Upon arrival, left right away to have lunch at Dude's Pizza Shop. Food was delicious! Pizza, and their chicken. But service was terrible. It was just a small restaurant afterall, they probably weren't expecting such a big group.

Went back to the beach at around 230. Set up camp, Peter had his borrowed tent and his sleeping bag in the car for Anawangin, so we used it nonetheless. Swam for a while, waves were horrible! It really is a place for surfing. Not much of a place for swimming! It was fun, but scary and difficult! Took pictures everywhere. While the others went back for a few more surfs! Luigi's my favorite subject :) I wanna go back to the beachh!! Was such a short trip. Saw Sha there too! She suggested a dinner place, Xtremely Xpresso Cafe.

BIG HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP: DINNER!! Xtremely Xpresso was the best!!! The pizza, GOOD.. The Iced Tea, GOOD.. The Cream of Mushroom, GOOD.. The Ribs, AWESOME!

Here's to more adventures! Had so much fun! Nikki, finally! We got to go faaarr!! Sa uultin :)

Here are some shots I took on the trip: More shots in multiply.
http://jenoosia.multiply.com/photos/album/18/2009.06.12_Zamba_Daytrip

http://rebanene.multiply.com/photos/album/113/Zoobic_Zoopposedly

The Ultimate Adventure - SAGADA

Sagada -- is a 5th class municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. Popular activities include trekking, exploring both caves and waterfalls, spelunking, bonfires, picnics, rapelling, visiting historical sites, nature hikes, and participating in tribal celebrations.(wikipedia.com)

The Adventurers - Xima, Mark, Peter, Harvey, Rykiel, Karol, Muy, Shelley, Riva, Nez

The Roadtrip
Even the roadtrip was adventure enough. With our tire exploding in the middle of the highway, sleeping and numerous bumping for the people by the windows, the chips ambush, and of course the scenic views along the way.

Quotable Conversation--
Karol: (looking at PSP) "AAAHH INSEECT!!"
Peter: (excitedly) "San san??"
Peter: (disappointed) "Ahh insect, akala ko NSync.."
Riva: (laughing) "Naexcite ka sa NSync???"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


























The Inn
Stayed at the Residential Lodge, with Muy as my roomie. :) The place was pretty good, better than I expected. We had the whole floor to ourselves, so we had 2 bathrooms all to ourselves. There were also not much people staying actually, so we also got to use the extra 2 bathrooms at the 1st floor. There were a lot of sari sari stores and souveneir shops beside the inn, but there isn't really much of a view there.

The Adventures

Caving
Intense caving experience. Rapelling, Rock Climbing, Bat poop, Water Sliding, Swimming on Ice cold water, Steaming as if like human ice cream, and of course the photographs. Very tiring indeed, but definitely worth the adventure. Let the pictures, bruises and muscle pains speak for themselves! We survived the ultimate caving experience! Tip to all going there in the future: Always bring your camera. If you think you won't be able to take pictures, let the guides take your pictures. They're good at it!!

Quotable Conversation/line:
Guide: Wag mauntog, sayang ung bato.

Mini Trekking
Due to some ritual, we weren't able to do the actual trekking. Though we were able to go and swim at a small falls. I loved it! The water was very cold, and the scenery was just beautiful. This marked the end of Nez's Dior shades. :|


























Sunrise Viewing
Went on a hike early morning. Was supposed to watch the sunrise, that would have been such a sight! But the fog was too thick so we really just had a very tiring hike. And a photoshoot as the ultimate relaxation.

Quotable Conversation:
Muy: (to manong jeep driver) Kuya, malayo pa ba?
Kuya: Oo!
Muy: Pwede pasakay na!!

2nd Quotable Conversation:
Mark: Let's enjoy the tranquility of nature. Gusto ko marinig ung chirp ng birds! (Tumahimik kayo. --referring to Nez and I)
Nez and I: CHIRPCHIRPCHIRP!


























Scenery
Sagada overlooks their own Rice Terraces. It's really a place where the sky is bluer and the grasses are greener.









































Culture

Weaving and Pottery
Sources of income for the locals









Church
Wasn't able to enter, but the others were. :)










Museum
Showed their great culture. How different the men were from the women, showed their different weaponry, and how they greatly praised idols.









Food
To excite my great addiction to yoghurt, Sagada has a lot of yoghurt choices. From the very famous Yoghurt House, to the homey Rocky Inn. Sagada is also famous for their traditional chicken called "Pinikpikan". They basically torture the chicken to make it more delicious. To be fair, the chicken was, delicious! Maybe worth the torture? :( We even ate quite A LOT! But the best food we had there was the breakfast meals at Salt and Pepper. Too bad we weren't able to buy a meal for the road home. I miss their omelette!! :)

Yoghurt House
Serving was big, yoghurt was great, but not as good as I expected. Service was slow but food was delicious :)









Residential Inn
We stayed here, so we were bound to try their food. It wasn't that awesome, nothing special, just your local cuisine.









Salt and Pepper
Breakfast -- Best meal we had! Their food was the best!! Loved their omelette and their longganisa!








Dinner -- Tried the Sagada speciality, Pinikpikan. Delicious! Everyone just ate too much! :D









Rocked Inn
Best yoghurt I had in Sagada! Their yoghurt pancake is a must try! But even just their simple strawberry yoghurt was already good enough :D