16h Honeymoon

Fifteenth, actually, since last year we had the outing of the construction and parlor people on the first of May.

To those who haven't heard of this wonderful tradition the hubby and I have, every year, we celebrate our wedding anniversary on a trip out of town, as much as possible, to a place where we haven't been to. No reservations. We just go out there and have an adventure.

This year we headed for Pundaquit, Zambales. I was thinking of Potipot Island. But realizing that it's farther than Iba and wanting to get to our destination earlier, we decided on the last minute to go to Pundaquit.

I first heard of the place from one of my dormmates. He went to Capones Island with his family and had a wonderful time. So, it was all a matter of doing a little research through Google to find out that Pundaquit is the jump-off point going to Capones.

Finding Pundaquit was easy. Looking for a place where we could stay was another story. Just about every resort, big or small, was fully booked. One really chaka resort with an air conditioned hut for rent (not again) was charging a whopping P4000 for an overnight stay. Ano siya, masaya?

We were just about to give up on Pundaquit. But we decided to check out this one last place before we leave. The name of the resort is Pation Inn. Tamang-tama, may one last available aircon room pa sila for a reasonable P2500. The room had a ref, a microwave oven, a TV and DVD player and of course, its own toilet and bath. Not bad. And the staff was very accommodating. They have someone assigned to you, like your very own yaya. Ours was Joanne. Her room's next to ours. So if we have any problems, kahit late at night, madali siyang hagilapin.

Food at their restaurant was so-so. Ewan ko ba why small resorts usually don't have inihaw in their menu. Eh anything grilled tastes fabulous pa naman when you're on the beach. For lunch we just had chicken curry.

After siesta, we took a boat to Capones Island. Just a few minutes boat ride and you get fine white sand (not as fine as Bora, though)and interesting rock formations. There are also corals and interesting sea life. But then the waves were too wild. Katakot magsnorkelling.

Besides, we were too excited to see this place called Anawangin.

Anawangin's beach is a mix of black and white sand. Instead of the usual coconut trees, you are greeted by the cool sight of pine trees. Walk further and you will see a gentle stream. Behind it, more pine trees and the mountains. Ang ganda! Reminds me of the time I went to Yosemite National Park way back when I still had the privilege of having a dad working at PAL. Para siyang typical place in the US of A where kids hold their summer camp. O kaya where serial killers go on a murdering spree ala Friday the 13th.

Too bad we weren't prepared to go camping. It would be nice sana. We just took some pictures, ate our baon of puto pao and water, then took a swim. Before sunset, we went back to the resort.

Next day, we just took a very long walk down the beach, a swim, then another long walk back. On our way home, we passed by Subic and had lunch at Dencio's. Then did some shopping. Parang maraming pera?

Not for long, kasi pag-uwi namin, umutang si Celia. She has to go home pronto to Bicol kasi her husband, Badong, was taken to the hospital. Haynaku. Sige na nga. In the name of love.

And that's the story of our 16th honeymoon.