I still see you in your blue pajamas,
in the yellow little bicycle,
you're giggling and you're happy,
and you're cycling your way to eternity..
I still see your face,
I still hear you laugh,
I still feel your skin,
I still smell your breath,
I know you're still there somewhere..
Watching over me, in your blue pajamas
And the little yellow bicycle
I swear one time it was you who woke me up,
When danger came to my door..
Warned me of a dangerous intruder,
And kept me safe.
I still see you in your blue pajamas,
And the little yellow bicycle...
One day, but not too soon I shall ride with you.
Holding your hand, giggling, laughing..
Riding our way to eternity,
In that little yellow bicycle...
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Calanggaman Island.. Palompon
see for yourself. this is one tiny paradise...... this is one place that will take your breath away. It's quiet and peaceful,the sand is powdery white,the water pristine and yet it doesn't feel like you're cast away in an island all by yourself. People come here for day trips, snorklers, divers from neighboring islands that has dive shops and just people who wants to see the place and get wet in it's waters. The other side of the island is a turtle sanctuary. There are no cottages so we came with our camping tents, and pretty much all the other stuff we brought to Canigao island. Only this time we had a portable generator as there's no electricity in there. NICE! I just wish I had found the disco light so we could have had a nice beach party and have the island all to ourselves..Both sides have sandbars and one is about 200 meters long. It's very beautiful. I went snorkling and found the place quite inretesting for this coz just a few meters from the shore you will already see nice colorful fishes. Then a few more meters away (at about 10 meters from the shore and 2 meters in depth) you'll see that it's a steep slope and in some areas have walls. It becomes really deep in an instant. But I warn you it has mild to moderate current depending on the tide.I was trying so hard to fight the current as it was taking me to the diver's boats and I didn't want these guys to think that I got there on purpose. LOL! awkward... When we first got into the water and took photos, the dive boats arrived and we thought they'd go after the dive but then they stayed and had lunch in their boats so i figured they're gonna do some drift diving at about 2 pm. I was right. And I was jealous. OH, well, I enjoyed snorkling.. Maybe one day soon I can drag myself out of my cave and actually dive again. Today I miss diving a lot. It's this f*&#%@g GIN driving me nuts today. I had too many to drink last night. So, I'm off to sleep or drag myself to the gym to sweat the alcohol out of my body. See ya!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Canigao Island
It's been a while. I've been busy doing nothing most of the time. But now I am back to school. I dread the thought of wearing a school uniform but since we will just be wearing an all white uniform doesn't really scare me that much..
So far I have been to two different islands on the summer of 2010. Here goes......
Canigao Island.
It took us less than a day to actually plan this trip. With a little persuasion from my friend Shan we were able to convince some friends that we should take this trip and let us borrow a tent. Actually we were just trying to find someone who will lend us a tent. But eventually we found ourselves lots of company. Enter Cors and Benj... They got so excited that they immediately went to the market to buy some food that we can take with us. Marinated some pork. Sliced and diced some fish. Made kinilaw and filled a whole cooler with ice and juice drinks in tetra packs. It took them almost the whole night to prepare.
Shan and I knowing that we already have company (and Cors informed us that the Imelda boys were tagging along, afterall, they have the tents) went to the hardware store and Shan bought a camping stove and some other essentials we will be needing for our trip since the island doesn't have electricity.
On the morning of out trip, we planned to leave at 6 am but apparently everyone else except me stayed in bed longer. So I was going a little bit crazy and paranoid coz none of them would answer their phones. I assumed they already left and forgot to pick me up at my house.. Eventually they called me and told me they all slept in.
So Shan picked me up and off we drove to the house of Cors and Benj (they're married with a girl and twin boys). Cors suggested they will only chip in for the gas on our way back and that Shan and I will share the gas for the travel to Matalom. At first we were hesitant as it won't be a short trip but as soon as we saw how much food we got (that Benj and the Imelda boys prepared) we were convinced.
So off we go to our island escapade, but not without a short stop in Palo,Leyte as it was market day. It took the boys a while to get what they needed to get and we were getting anxious. Getting excited to see this island with clear waters and white sand. By 9:30 we were on the road again. About an hour on the trip i felt the need to pee and Bingo (Cors' brother and designated driver) told me there's one place we can use nearby, the "nearby place" took some 30 minutes and I was about to burn Bingo with my stares and I guess he was having fun watching me cross my legs and getting desperate. Finally we stopped at a campaign center but there was no one there so we asked the guy standing on his front door on the next house if we ca
n use their toilet. Thankfully he said yes.
After that we had some cigarettes while witing for the other car (we didn't realize they already passed by and that they were already more than 20 minutes ahead of us). Bingo drove slowly so we can wait for them but eeventually when we called them found out they were already far ahead.We caught up with them and Bingo was laughing thinking he was making them eat dust as we passed by (but of course we were in a brand new car,LOL!). We called the boys in the other car and agreed to stop by a bridge with a scenic view. I found out people go bunjee jumping there so I plan to go back and do just that. It's called Agas-agas bridge. We had a photo op and then we were on the raod again after a quick stop-by on the public toilet just right off the bridge which is managed by the local government. It was clean as it should be for we had to pay.
We stopped by yet again in Baybay to get us some fresh fruits and coke. And while I was in the car waiting I was taking photos of what the others were doing.
In less than 30 minutes we were in Matalom. We tried to find that place where we can get on a small boat together with out coolers, tents, umbrellas and all the stuff we had with us. So we found the place and in no time we were taking photos while waiting for the boys to get our stuff from the cars. We can already see the island from where we were. We thought "nice".
We started carrying out things to the loading area. We had to pay 50 pesos each for the boat. In minutes we were on the small banca with our life jackets on and cameras in hand. This is yet another chance for a photo op. Wink!
A short while later we were nearing the island and from there we can see the different colored camping tents and different colored flags greeting us on the front of the island. As we were getting closer we could see that the island is packed. Too many people for such a small island. It was Labor Day so a lot of people were out having their own little getaways. Thing is I guess a lot of them decided Canigao Island is the place to be.
We docked and finally felt the water on my feet. We were scrambling on the shore trying to get everything into one place, while looking for a space to camp. Unfortunately the boatman made a mistake and one of the coolers fell to the water. This is the cooler used for the food so it was expected some food will be lost. we felt bad it was the kinilaw that was thrown out of its container. It was the food that took them a long time to prepare and everyone was looking forward to having it for lunch as it was a favorite. Too bad...
It was
hot and we couldn't find a vacant cottage that we could rent. And everyone was getting hungry. It was lunch time. I tried calling my cousin Amih (she was gonna meet us there with another cousin MC and she had a cottage booked but unfortunately her Mom's contact didn't book us a cottage so we were left wit
hout a big cottage).
Anyway, the boys started cooking while the others set up the tents. I took out my hammock and tried to help by sitting in one corner and not bothering the others who were do
ing their thing
,hehehe. While everyone 
else were busy some of us started to settle down while I started taking photos. Finally, my
cousins arrived.
In a short while lunch was served. I love the Imelda boys! All you have to do is sit and wait for your food to be served, they do lots of stuff for you so Shan and I were feeling like princesses and we love being treated like one. If it were our our Prakas boys we would be getting annoyed for we have to do the stuff that the Imelda Boys were doing for us. So we were lucky.
After lunch I went for a dip. The water felt good. It was clear and cold. Good for me as it was very hot in that island and there was no wind on that part where we camped. When i got out of the water the table was already set up for the afternoon drinking session. "Tagay" (the glass/glasses used for getting the drinks around. We share the same glass) was already going around. Red Horse beer in a hot afternoon. I didn't really like the idea but joined
in
on the
fun.
Some people were just there for a daytrip so when some relatives of ours who happens to be there were getting ready to leave we immediately started setting camp there. It was the shady part which was still right in front so we can still have a good view of the white beach.
And the rest is a blurry memory as the Red 
Horse starts kicking me in the head. It always does. I remember having dinner and Shan taking out her rechargable bulbs and Benj taking out his speaker. We were gonna have some Bag-id time (the term we use for dancing, it usually refers to dan cing in a crowded bar but w still use if for just dancing). We were the only ones there with lights and music (loud music actually). But the family campers didn't seem to mind. I thought they actually liked it. We had to pay 100 pesos to have an electricty just to be able to play our music. We had to beg to be able to be given a little electricity from the
island's
generator.
I also remember us taking one last dip before I completely forgot how I went back to our tent and slept. I think we even did a little stargazing.
Now what i can fully remember what the heat inside our tent that woke me up before it was even 7 a.m. Shandal just got out of our tent(we shareda tent). Huge headache and hangover anyone??? It was too hot, just too hot. Good thing our breakfast was ready, courtesy of course by the Imelda Boys. By now Shan and I were convinced they're good company and should take them with us next time we go island hopping. I've known these guys for a long time and hung out with them a few times though not all of them at the same time and I already thought they're nice but didn't expect them to be that nice.
So after a good breakfast and painful realization that my hangover will not be over soon we went for a walk to see the other side of the island. It didn't take us long to see the whole island as it was very small. But I guess I would have camped on the other side if I knew there was more wind there and more privacy. The front of the island is just so crowded that you loose the feeling of being in an "island escapade". It felt more like market on the
beach.
When we got back to our camp,we started packing our things as the boat that took us there will be arriving soon to pick us up. By the time the Mosley-Mayweather fight started, we were already on the mainland and everyone seemed ready for a good sleep on the way back home.
It was a good trip.
The island is tiny,the water was clear and clean, the sand was powdery white. It's a very beautiful island. But I hope since the government of Matalom doesn't like the idea of privatization, that they should take care of the island better if they want its beauty to last. To control how many people can there in a day to making sure that the rubbish is being taken care of. Or else it will be one big dumpsite of an island in the near future.
Also there's no freshwater and we had to be content with rinsing ourselves with salty water after bathing in saltwater. Another thing that set me off is that one of their water pumps in right behind the toilets.
Here are some facts about this little gem.
Location: Matalom,Leyte
Government run
A little over 2 hours by car from tacloban City, the capital of Leyte
About 10 minutes by boat from the boat station in Matalom
Cost about 50 pesos for a roundtrip with the boat
Has to pay environmental fee and some other stuff on the island itself
Small rooms are being constructed for those who don't want to camp for a price
Bring your own food and DRINKING WATER!!!
Don't expect freshwater for rinsing yourself of the saltwater
Expect long lines in the toilet and bathrooms, though new ones are being constructed
Expect rubbish scattered around
Will update this when I remember other facts.
their website for more info:
http://www.canigaoisland.com/
So far I have been to two different islands on the summer of 2010. Here goes......
Canigao Island.
It took us less than a day to actually plan this trip. With a little persuasion from my friend Shan we were able to convince some friends that we should take this trip and let us borrow a tent. Actually we were just trying to find someone who will lend us a tent. But eventually we found ourselves lots of company. Enter Cors and Benj... They got so excited that they immediately went to the market to buy some food that we can take with us. Marinated some pork. Sliced and diced some fish. Made kinilaw and filled a whole cooler with ice and juice drinks in tetra packs. It took them almost the whole night to prepare.
Shan and I knowing that we already have company (and Cors informed us that the Imelda boys were tagging along, afterall, they have the tents) went to the hardware store and Shan bought a camping stove and some other essentials we will be needing for our trip since the island doesn't have electricity.
On the morning of out trip, we planned to leave at 6 am but apparently everyone else except me stayed in bed longer. So I was going a little bit crazy and paranoid coz none of them would answer their phones. I assumed they already left and forgot to pick me up at my house.. Eventually they called me and told me they all slept in.
So Shan picked me up and off we drove to the house of Cors and Benj (they're married with a girl and twin boys). Cors suggested they will only chip in for the gas on our way back and that Shan and I will share the gas for the travel to Matalom. At first we were hesitant as it won't be a short trip but as soon as we saw how much food we got (that Benj and the Imelda boys prepared) we were convinced.
So off we go to our island escapade, but not without a short stop in Palo,Leyte as it was market day. It took the boys a while to get what they needed to get and we were getting anxious. Getting excited to see this island with clear waters and white sand. By 9:30 we were on the road again. About an hour on the trip i felt the need to pee and Bingo (Cors' brother and designated driver) told me there's one place we can use nearby, the "nearby place" took some 30 minutes and I was about to burn Bingo with my stares and I guess he was having fun watching me cross my legs and getting desperate. Finally we stopped at a campaign center but there was no one there so we asked the guy standing on his front door on the next house if we ca
n use their toilet. Thankfully he said yes.
After that we had some cigarettes while witing for the other car (we didn't realize they already passed by and that they were already more than 20 minutes ahead of us). Bingo drove slowly so we can wait for them but eeventually when we called them found out they were already far ahead.We caught up with them and Bingo was laughing thinking he was making them eat dust as we passed by (but of course we were in a brand new car,LOL!). We called the boys in the other car and agreed to stop by a bridge with a scenic view. I found out people go bunjee jumping there so I plan to go back and do just that. It's called Agas-agas bridge. We had a photo op and then we were on the raod again after a quick stop-by on the public toilet just right off the bridge which is managed by the local government. It was clean as it should be for we had to pay.
We stopped by yet again in Baybay to get us some fresh fruits and coke. And while I was in the car waiting I was taking photos of what the others were doing.
In less than 30 minutes we were in Matalom. We tried to find that place where we can get on a small boat together with out coolers, tents, umbrellas and all the stuff we had with us. So we found the place and in no time we were taking photos while waiting for the boys to get our stuff from the cars. We can already see the island from where we were. We thought "nice".
We started carrying out things to the loading area. We had to pay 50 pesos each for the boat. In minutes we were on the small banca with our life jackets on and cameras in hand. This is yet another chance for a photo op. Wink!
A short while later we were nearing the island and from there we can see the different colored camping tents and different colored flags greeting us on the front of the island. As we were getting closer we could see that the island is packed. Too many people for such a small island. It was Labor Day so a lot of people were out having their own little getaways. Thing is I guess a lot of them decided Canigao Island is the place to be.
We docked and finally felt the water on my feet. We were scrambling on the shore trying to get everything into one place, while looking for a space to camp. Unfortunately the boatman made a mistake and one of the coolers fell to the water. This is the cooler used for the food so it was expected some food will be lost. we felt bad it was the kinilaw that was thrown out of its container. It was the food that took them a long time to prepare and everyone was looking forward to having it for lunch as it was a favorite. Too bad...
It was
hot and we couldn't find a vacant cottage that we could rent. And everyone was getting hungry. It was lunch time. I tried calling my cousin Amih (she was gonna meet us there with another cousin MC and she had a cottage booked but unfortunately her Mom's contact didn't book us a cottage so we were left wit
hout a big cottage).Anyway, the boys started cooking while the others set up the tents. I took out my hammock and tried to help by sitting in one corner and not bothering the others who were do
ing their thing
,hehehe. While everyone 
else were busy some of us started to settle down while I started taking photos. Finally, my
cousins arrived.In a short while lunch was served. I love the Imelda boys! All you have to do is sit and wait for your food to be served, they do lots of stuff for you so Shan and I were feeling like princesses and we love being treated like one. If it were our our Prakas boys we would be getting annoyed for we have to do the stuff that the Imelda Boys were doing for us. So we were lucky.
After lunch I went for a dip. The water felt good. It was clear and cold. Good for me as it was very hot in that island and there was no wind on that part where we camped. When i got out of the water the table was already set up for the afternoon drinking session. "Tagay" (the glass/glasses used for getting the drinks around. We share the same glass) was already going around. Red Horse beer in a hot afternoon. I didn't really like the idea but joined
in
on the
fun.
Some people were just there for a daytrip so when some relatives of ours who happens to be there were getting ready to leave we immediately started setting camp there. It was the shady part which was still right in front so we can still have a good view of the white beach.
And the rest is a blurry memory as the Red 
Horse starts kicking me in the head. It always does. I remember having dinner and Shan taking out her rechargable bulbs and Benj taking out his speaker. We were gonna have some Bag-id time (the term we use for dancing, it usually refers to dan cing in a crowded bar but w still use if for just dancing). We were the only ones there with lights and music (loud music actually). But the family campers didn't seem to mind. I thought they actually liked it. We had to pay 100 pesos to have an electricty just to be able to play our music. We had to beg to be able to be given a little electricity from the
island's
generator.
I also remember us taking one last dip before I completely forgot how I went back to our tent and slept. I think we even did a little stargazing.
Now what i can fully remember what the heat inside our tent that woke me up before it was even 7 a.m. Shandal just got out of our tent(we shareda tent). Huge headache and hangover anyone??? It was too hot, just too hot. Good thing our breakfast was ready, courtesy of course by the Imelda Boys. By now Shan and I were convinced they're good company and should take them with us next time we go island hopping. I've known these guys for a long time and hung out with them a few times though not all of them at the same time and I already thought they're nice but didn't expect them to be that nice.
So after a good breakfast and painful realization that my hangover will not be over soon we went for a walk to see the other side of the island. It didn't take us long to see the whole island as it was very small. But I guess I would have camped on the other side if I knew there was more wind there and more privacy. The front of the island is just so crowded that you loose the feeling of being in an "island escapade". It felt more like market on the
beach.
When we got back to our camp,we started packing our things as the boat that took us there will be arriving soon to pick us up. By the time the Mosley-Mayweather fight started, we were already on the mainland and everyone seemed ready for a good sleep on the way back home.
It was a good trip.
The island is tiny,the water was clear and clean, the sand was powdery white. It's a very beautiful island. But I hope since the government of Matalom doesn't like the idea of privatization, that they should take care of the island better if they want its beauty to last. To control how many people can there in a day to making sure that the rubbish is being taken care of. Or else it will be one big dumpsite of an island in the near future.
Also there's no freshwater and we had to be content with rinsing ourselves with salty water after bathing in saltwater. Another thing that set me off is that one of their water pumps in right behind the toilets.
Here are some facts about this little gem.
Location: Matalom,Leyte
Government run
A little over 2 hours by car from tacloban City, the capital of Leyte
About 10 minutes by boat from the boat station in Matalom
Cost about 50 pesos for a roundtrip with the boat
Has to pay environmental fee and some other stuff on the island itself
Small rooms are being constructed for those who don't want to camp for a price
Bring your own food and DRINKING WATER!!!
Don't expect freshwater for rinsing yourself of the saltwater
Expect long lines in the toilet and bathrooms, though new ones are being constructed
Expect rubbish scattered around
Will update this when I remember other facts.
their website for more info:
http://www.canigaoisland.com/
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