Day 3: It's Time to Say Goodbye......Boracay

by lakwatserong tatay
It was July 3, the time we had to go back to reality, back to busy streets of Manila and overtime's at our work...Even though our vacation was not as long as the other vacationers, at least i could say to my self, i have already set my foot on Boracay Island. Few years back it was just a dream but now, i've stayed, enjoyed and leave this beautiful island and i know i will have the chance to go back again......^_^

We check out at around 1130am, paying php3000 for our 2days & 2nights stay...Ride a tricycle up to Cagban Port (Terminal Fee php50 & Passenger Ticket Fee php30). Our banca trip took almost 30 minutes due to waiting of passengers that time...maybe due to our departure at noontime...^_^.

Nikki & Hazel's photo opps @ Cagban Port

After few minutes of waiting on the port, we started to board our motorized banca transfer to jetty port. This cruise would just take up to 15 minutes but if the waves are not at your side, i think you will took more longer time or your transfer would be cancelled...^_^

The motorized banca transfer from Cagban to Jetty  Ports

Of course, right after we boarded, wear our life vest, photo opps takes place again....and here are some of our shots i wanted to share...^_^....tingin ko alam ko na kung saan talaga ko ngmana...sa makulit kung tatay..check nyo sa baba...para lang makapagpapicture kahit pinagbawalan nah...hehehehe.....^_^

the happy trippers....

ang pasaway kong tatay...^_^

It was almost 12nn, when we arrived at Jetty Port of Caticlan, at first we planned to eat just outside this port, but my friend called that we could take our lunch on their place.....hmmmm....tipid mode...so we decided to travel fast. There are two options to reach Kalibo town proper for our destination, but the buses & van waiting outside this port automatically bring tourist to airport by their request. Fare for this transportation is bus (php105) and for van (php100 - we just haggled the price since the driver knew where are we going...hehehe...there charging us php120 that time...). Our trip to Caticlan would be almost 2 hours, so just sleep all over the road trip...^_^....

Jetty Port

Around 130pm, we're dropped off to Pong's specified destination, and after 5 minutes Pong arrive and fetch us to their house in Kalibo.......and as we arrived the feast was already serve.......^_^....lahat ng gutom namin ay napawi sa mga oras nayun....obvious naman...^_^. We stayed at Pong's place for almost 3 hours, we just have chichating while drinking few bottles of liquour...ang kulit...buti nalang d kami halata nun nasa airport nah...hehehehe...

Our Sumptuous Lunch @ Solina's Residence

We departed Pong's place around 430pm, so we could have an hour gap from uur flight that is scheduled for 530 pm, and we decided to check in early, so we could have the chance to select our favorite seat...window seats....and to have some photo opps also....wahhhhh...namiss ko na naman un isa ko camera na nawala..huhuhuhuhu...

Kalibo International Airport

Waiting Area of Kalibo Intl Airport

At exactly 545pm, boarding procedure started, but of course, were a family that loves picture taking...hehehe...photo opps muna...^_^....

Lakwatserong Tatay has stepped Kalibo Intl. Airport

Bye bye.....Kalibo....^_^

It was around 640pm, when we arrived at MIA, all of us where really happy to go back home, although it was just a quick vacation and spend only 2 days of chilaxation.....were all contented on what we have done...and promise to go back to Boracay together with my wife & kids nah...^_^

Our Fleet.... 

Lyca's photo opps @ Mla. Intl. Airport

There's something i'd like to recommend to other tripper going to Boracay....for me it is a must have booklet when you will have your vacation in Boracay, because it has all the information from accomodation, services, places to go, what to do and anything about Boracay....."My Boracay Guidebook"...btw..this is from my sister-in-law...^_^.

Thanks to this Guide....^_^

And this ends my journey and adventures at Boracay, i do wish i could go back this year....^_^....

Day 3: Chilaxation Time in Boracay Island

by lakwatserong tatay

So after all of those activities, so we just chilax, walk and tour around this Island Paradise name Boracay. Being here for two days was really short, there where so many things to do in this island, but one thing will stand the most.....our family bonding....

Boracay Shoreline

Where we just enjoy staying on its shoreline, staying under the sun.....take some dip on its sea water...taking photo souvenirs on every sites....^_^....for us is was a sulit vacation...bonding time and chilaxation......

the white powder beach of Boracay

In every place, i visited i always see to it, that i could visit it's church, offer some prayers for guidance and our safety.....btw, that time i missed the chance to take some photo opps around it because there was a wedding ceremony that time, it was really jam packed with people, maybe the person that to be married that time was both popular...^_^

Holy Rosary Parish Church of Boracay....

Lucky for us, the owner of the resort where we stayed for two days has there own service, we've given the opportunity to stroll around Boracay using their service vehicle...^_^.

Nikki and Hazel photo opps while strolling around Boracay

As the sunset starts, Boracay activities will not stop....bar hopping and nightlife will follow...more tourist are now can be seen eating, dining and having socials in each of the restaurant and bars around White Beach Resort.

The Lovely Sunset in Boracay...^_^

And for us, what we did for our last night at Boracay, we just enjoy the night , we had a dinner at one of the resto inside the D'Mall, but before having our dinner that time, we decided to have a henna tattoo in one of the tattoo artist along White Beach.

my tatay's part...

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and here's mine....

nikki's ambigram tattoo

the final display....our family tattoo...

So after our tattoo session, we then proceed to D'Mall to have our dinner and last drinking session, we got few bottles that night and continue our session at Amigos...tipid mode nah...Our last day and night in Boracay is just enough for us, so much memories, bonding moments and so many photo opps souvenirs. And tomorrow is our time to say Goodbye to Boracay.....^_^

Here's my photo opps @ D' Mall

Day 2: Souvenir Time at D' Talipapa

by lakwatserong tatay

In every place i've been, i do not miss to visit the pasalubong center or souvenir shops. In Boracay souvenirs are everywhere, but there are places that particularly you could buy good stuffs at very reasonable prices.
Here's one place that i could suggest if you want souvenirs from Boracay at a very resonable price, here at D' Talipapa. Not like the famous D'Mall that is also offering souvenir shops, convenient stores and famous shops like when your in a mall, were prices are much higher....^_^

more...and more souvenir stores...

D' Talipapa is situated near Station 2 and walking distance from White Beach particularly near to Boracay Courtyard, Sunset Beach Resort and Amigos Beach Resort. A public market where you could buy souvenir items from native items, keychains, souvenir tshirts, convenient stores and food shops also.

Stores @ D' Talipapa

If your familiar with Manila's Dampa and Seaside market, were you will buy your ingredients and the restaurant will cook it for you....as "Paluto system". Your in the right place, D' Talipapa is a public market where you could buy vegetables, meat, seafoods and other food items at a low price. D' Talipapa offers this kind of paluto system too, where you will buy your own ingredients, mostly seafood, fish and meat and have them cooked for you, in a per kilo basis, similar to our Manila's Dampa...

D' Talipapa's Wet Market

Here are some of the restaurant that offers the paluto services....located just infront of D'Talipapa's Wet Market.

The Paluto Restaurants...^_^

Here some tourist trap tips:

This tip would be more helpful for foreign trippers, as much as possible if your travelling alone or in a group, it better to ask first some locals in the area before going to the market, so for that you would have an idea how much would it cost you, and not be quoted for a tourist price tag, instead you and your group will be quoted the local price.

Lakwatserong Tatay @ D' Talipapa

How to get to D' Talipapa:

From White Beach, you could just walk towards Station 2, near La Carmela, you will see a signage pointing D' Talipapa. Enter and walk thru the alley until you reach the souvenir shops and walk furthermore to reach the D' Talipapa's Wet Market and the Paluto Restaurants.

From Station 1 & Station 3, D' Talipapa is just a short tricycle ride, just tell the driver that you would like to be drop off to D' Talipapa.

Day 2: The Highest Peak of Boracay

Mt. Luho's: Boracay Ocean Tower
by lakwatserong tatay

Our 2nd and final stop for a day of adventure in Boracay...trek up to one of the highest point in Boracay, located adjacent to known old Mt. Luho's view point, where you will have also a 360 degree view of the entire Boracay Island.

The Transformer @ Ocean Tower

The stairs is quite stiff and quite small...with a total of 140+ steps...so better be ready to get sweat and i would rather suggest you have your own hydration pack....hehehehe...

entrance to the viewpoint

At the 1st level of Boracay Ocean Tower viewdeck, they have some costumes that are used in Aklan's Festival....where the tourist have the chance to take some photo opps while placing your face and you may look that you wear this Ati-Atihan Festival....^_^

Ati-Atihan Costumes....for free...^_^

Here are some of my shots while staying at the top of Ocean Tower......a 360 degree view of the entire island from resort, beaches, and zipline course and other sites like resthouse..and many more.....^_^

beautiful scenery @ the top...

Boracay Beach Club Resort view...

our ATV route view...

I'm not sure if this is Bulabog Beach view...

Golf course view @ Ocean Tower....

So if you want to have a closer look to this sceneries, be ready with your php10 coin and you could used the binoculars to view them all in a limited time.....like my sister did to see the beach closer and of course to have a photo opps..kunyari pa.....^_^

Binoculars @ Ocean Tower viewdeck

Were lucky that time because there were only few tourist that staying at the viewdeck, so we have the viewdeck almost hourse for few minutes...and here are some of our photo souvenirs while up in the Ocean Tower...

one...two...three.....smile ulit....^_^

Lakwatserong Tatay @ Ocean Tower Viewdeck..^_^

And of course, when you go up, you have to go down....there are two trails in Ocean Tower, first is for the entrance when you go up and you have to pass on the second trail if your going down....here are some of souvenir shots while going down from Boracay's Ocean Tower...

start of our descent...

quite long stair going down...^_^

tight and stiff stairs.....

few meters to go...photo opps muna!!!!

After staying at Ocean Tower for almost 30 minutes, it's time to go back to Go Kart station and ended our day of activities in Boracay....^_^ here's one of our last shot before driving back to Go Kart Station...^_^

sarap magkaroon nito...astig!!!!!

Trip Tips: Here are some of the Boracay Adeventures you could experience...and for me maybe the next time i go back on Boracay...i'll try all of this...weh!!!!!

Island Hopping, Flyfish and Banana Boat, Zorb Ball, Zipline, Scuba Diving, Speedboat Ride, Go Kart, Jet Ski, Kute boarding, Hiking & Trekking.....and more...

Day 2: A Visit to Everland Aviary Farm

by lakwatserong tatay

Part of our adventures that day was to drive by yourself and all-terrain vehicles, were we have a guided tour for 1 hour, but as far as i remember, our tour was almost 1 and half hour, maybe it would be depending on your guide....if he will be courteous enough to give you excess time...lucky for us we have a very kind tour guide...^_^..

Everland Aviary Fam

Being 1st timers on Boracay, i intended to have guided tours for our activity, so it would be a hassle free vacation for us. Although i've heard that their another farm, i'm not really familiar with it's name "Butterfly Farm", which is much better than this farm and it's entrance is much reasonable than Everland Aviary Farm.
But what could we do, we availed a tour package for a very reasonable price, so because of that we don't have a choice and just enjoy the sceneries and activities that is included on our guided tour that day.

Park Marker.....

The entrance fee for this farm is php70, it is quite pricey, but all in all my family had fun, so for me, it was worth a try to have our 1st stop over.

Everland Aviary Park Entrance (php70)

So if you will based the park's name, on what you will see inside...different birds in cages from peacock, love birds, parrot, cockatoo, diamond dove and a bat, that is open to the public, where tourist have the chance to have photo souvenir with a bat....

one of the birds....

my tatay's photo opps with the bat...

Seeing this bat makes me feel a bit guilt that we've part of some tourist that taking opportunity to grab some souvenir shots together with the bat, as you will see the bat's wing is stretch from time to time, personally i didn't want to see the bat in cage, specially what the park does with it, but what can i do, im just one of the tourist patronizing this aviary park.....so maybe by this reminder i could help the bat...and for the aviary park, i do hope they have precautionary procedure because this is still a wildlife creature and anytime there could be something unexpected thing that could occur....

the poor bat.....

A one big monitor lizard in captivity is also can be found in Everland....

monitor lizard....

And more....more....birds...one unique thing i found in this place is the cage that their been using, most of the bird cages came from a sidecar of a bike, or an actual atv that already for trash, here's the one good thing that i like, to recycled it they just used metal screens to served as a bird cage for their small birds in captivity.

more....more birds in captivity.....^_^

Of course, we did not miss to have ouf family photo opps inside the aviary farm and here are some of  it..^_^

@ viewdeck part of Everland Aviary

me, my brother nikki & my sister lyca...^_^

One last shot before we proceed to our next and final stop of ATV adventure.....^_^.

one...two...three....smile....^_^

After our stay and tour inside Everland Aviary Farm, were back on the road, drive more uphill and have our final stop....trek up to Ocean Tower and have the chance to view the whole Island of Boracay....^_^...