Bolinao, Pangasinan

Welcome to Bolinao, Pangasinan

This is my 2nd post break-up travel.
I have only 2.

The first one is in Itogon Hot Spring, Benguet

I was standing in the same spot along the EDSA Cubao,

waiting for the first bus to passed by.

This time, t'was bound to Pangasinan.

The current fare from Manila to Bolinao is P450.
The travel time is 9 hours.

There are few bus liners en route to this destination.
One of them is the Victory Liner.

It will pass the city of Alaminos, the jump off point to the Hundred Island.

I was there back in 2012.

My travel entry: Hundred Island, Pangasinan

I have no itinerary.
I learned this destination through an acquaintance.

I met her few years ago.
 She was amazed of the distance and isolation of the beach.

This is an unknown island.

I just saw this along the way and it looks incredible during the low tide.

I walked from the shore to this island for 15 minutes.

Bolinao is a small town.

North, there is a waterfalls.
*pctto

Central, there is an Enchanted Cave.
The entrance fee is P300.
**pctto

South, the white sand beaches

From the town proper, I rented a trike.
I told the driver to get me to the end point of Patar beach.

I paid P150? I can't remember,
 I was so emotionally tired that moment.

There are Nipa rooms available for overnight stay.
The room rate was P300, good for 2.
Or 1, since I was alone.

There are a lot open cottages ideal for day stay.
Rates vary per resorts

I chose the very far end.

The beach's horizon provides a good sunset view.

I can't find a photo of it.
Did I sleep that afternoon? I can't remember.

I woke up around 3 am the next morning and sat in the sand. Thinking nothing.. feeling nothing.

Later that day, the care- taker told me that he is somewhat sleepy as he was watching me the whole time cause I look like someone who is going to drown herself.

I never thought of dying. I was just essentially trying to survive.

I rented a scooter with a driver to take me to nearby places.

This light house is a walking distance from where I stayed.

Then, we went to this awesome river that is connected to the sea.

I stayed here longer as I was watching a group of children jumping off the bridge.

I'm fond of jumping cliffs, too.
however,
at that moment, I was emotionally tired of doing anything.

Then, chill on this beach before heading to the island.

It was low tide, so intead of renting the banka, I walked.

I had my sunset at the light house.

My meals are served on the resort.

Sometimes, I'm eating at the open cottage, sometimes inside my room or in the dining area.

Onething is for sure, I'm eating alone.

 I spent most of my time.. breathing.

I took an evening bus back to Manila.

Total expenses: P2,500
Breakdown
Bus: P450 x2 (round trip)
Trike: P150 (day1)
Accomodation: P300
Meal: P600
Scooter with Guide: P300 (free return)
Some snacks in between: P250

Maybe, there is life after love.. I can only hope.

Itogon Hot Spring, Benguet

Welcome to Itogon, Benguet

This is my first post break-up travel.

I have only 2.

The second one is in Bolinao, Pangasinan

I mean, where do you broken hearts go when you have traveled most of the beautiful and soulful places of the country?

There was a tropical storm that weekend and I can't sleep at 12 am.

I decided to pack 2 sets of things: 1 for the beach and another for the mountain.

I was standing along the EDSA Cubao, waiting for the first bus to passed by.

That first bus was bound to Baguio.

The Victory and Genesis bus liners are one of those bus companies en route to Baguio.
The current fare is P450.

This will be my 7th time in this place and I decided to experience a different adventure.

I came across a blog about the Asin Hot spring.
There are 2 hot springs in Baguio: Asin and Itogon.

I chose to go the unpopular one.

I arrived in Baguio around 6 am.

Then, took the first jeepney bound to Itogon.

The jeepney terminal is located in Rajah Soliman Street right next to Baguio Center Mall.

It was a 45 minutes travel for P35.

It was a fine morning as it was drizzling and cold.

There is no room accommodation, yet.

Most have open cottages ideal for day stay.

There are a lot resorts and entrance fee varies.

There is a cold pool.

I met a local guy during my breakfast who became my tour guide.

This place has the popular Mt. Ulap.

He accompanied me until I got tired of walking.

Until the end of the river.

Then, we walked back to see their hanging bridge.

Then, enjoyed my dip while t'was raining.

I took the last jeepney back to Baguio that evening.


Total expenses: P1,070

Breakdown:
Bus fare P450 x2 (round trip)
Jeepney fare P35 x 2
Meals: P300
Entrance: Free
Tour guide; Free (Thank you kuya)

I've become accustomed to being alone..
that silence becomes my sanctuary..thus traveling becomes my fortress.

As scenic views don't lie, don't gossip, don't fool, don't break your soul, don't judge, don't hate.