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You are the Sunshine in my life: Sunshine Resort

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You are the Sunshine in my life: Sunshine Resort

Whenever you hear the word Pagbilao Quezon the first thing that comes into mind are the popular resorts found there such as Borawan, Kwebang Lampas, and Dampalitan.

But you see there are other alternatives especially those who does not want to ride a banca going to the islands. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce to you Sunshine Beach Resort.

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Hello Sunshine!

Sunshine Beach Resort is found at Brgy. Bantigue, Pagbilao Quezon. This particular resort before caters only to the family, relatives and close friends of the owner. It was only last year that it was finally opened to the public.

How much to enter this wonderful resort? See picture below.

Note: Overnight is currently price at P180.

The resort offers a variety of accommodations such as their KUBO which is airconditioned and has its own private bathroom. The rates are as follows:

Bahay Kubo kahit munti!

KUBO 1. 2150 good for 2 persons excess pays 180 pp.

KUBO 2. 2250 good for 3 persons excess pays 180 pp

KUBO 3. 2800 good for 4 persons excess pays 180pp.

KUBO 4 2800. Good for 4 persons excess pays 180pp

Filipiniana Inspired Decor

Bathtub for a more relaxing ambiance.

Wash your hands before eating!

The modern kubo

Aside from the kubo, they also have Cabanas price at P800 per day.

Now if you are the type of person who is in a budget, the resort offers tents that you can rent for P500 overnight. They provide all the beddings. For extra 2 to 3 days of camping, it is only P250 per night. If a person brings their own tents one has to pay P300 for tent site/ space. Camping for extra 2 days until 3 days you only pay 175 per day 50% discount.

Not in the mood for those kind of  fancy accommodations? Then you can have the simplicity of renting a table with chairs for only P350.

Tables and chairs under a tree! Natural shade from the sun.

Grill your fish here.

You can actually bring your own food and preferrably water (by the gallon) for drinking and probably your own grills but just in case the resort has the following:
1.LPG stove rental –   For one day is P500. The resort will provide the utensils that you need such as pots and pans.

2. They also offer breakfast for P150, P230 for lunch & dinner (ala carte). In addition try their signature BOoDleFight in which they usually serve (blue crabs) Inihaw & fried fish (catch of the day) Soups veggies

*Don’t forget to call them in advance if you are interested in ordering their food.

Did you foget to bring your own charcoal, snacks and alcoholic drinks? They sell those too.

You want to go somewhere else? No worries!

Take me to paradise!

Sunshine resorts also offers a 15 minute boat ride to a nearby sandbar (Bilaran Sandbar) which will cost you P800. It’s better if you are in a group you can divide the fee for a cheaper travel.

Where do we go from here?

Sandbar pa more!

Not satisfied with just the sandbar? You can have island hopping with your friends for P3,500. This package includes the Bilaran sandbar, Dampalitan, Kwebang Lampas and Borawan. The minimum capacity for the boat is 6 to 8 persons.
Overall the resort is really nice and clean. There are a number of utility personnel making sure that everything is well kept .We went there during the off season which was last March and we literally have the resort for ourselves.

Trees and sand! An interesting match don’t you think?

Ms. Femy who is one of the owners and manages the resort too was kind enough to answer our inquries through Facebook messenger. Even when we finally visited the resort she was very accommodating. She told us that during the month of April till May it is best to have reservations as the resort is filled up to the brim.

It’s a miracle walking on the sea!? Not really it was just a sandbar.

The resort is not just for swimming it is occassionaly used as location for prenup photoshoots and more. Just make sure you tell them beforehand.

Campfire! Let the inner scout shine out!

The main attraction of the resort are these tables near the shore.

When the tide comes in, the water will surround these table making it look like your dining on the sea.

HOW TO GET THERE:

From Cubao, Pasay or Alabang do take Lucena city  bound bus to Grand Central  Terminal. Then ride a jeep that will take you to Pagbilao. Then get off or tell the driver to drop you off at Bagong Tulay. There are tricycles there that will bring you to the resort.

If you have your own transportation the easy way to find the resort is using the application Waze. You can download it via Google Play.

PLUS POINTS: The place is clean, fresh and organized. The owners are accommodating. They answer your inquiries as soon as they receive your message. The accommodations are well ventilated especially the kubo.

MINUS POINTS: Lack of restrooms and shower stalls. I reckon if there are a great number of people in the resort it will not be able to accommodate them. Anyway, since the resort just recently opened a year ago, there are already plans to build more restrooms/shower plus a swimming pool.

I do hope that the resort will also have ramps for those who are in a wheelchair or physically disabled.

Rating: 4 out of 5

For more info you can inquire at their official FB page. Click here –> https://www.facebook.com/sunshinebeachplace/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/sunshinebeachresort

Or text Ms. Femy 0932-363-9156

Enjoy your summer!

 

 

 

 

Calaruega:Closer to Nature, Closer to God.

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Calaruega:Closer to Nature, Closer to God.

I am sure you once have experienced at least going to the beach every summer and swim like there is no tomorrow , hiked up the mountain and reached the peak which gave you an exhilarating feeling, trekked the forest and peeked in your binoculars to see interesting creatures and more. Ahhh! Nature  is indeed  astonishing!
Well then, did it ever crossed your mind the beauty that nature gives you? Do you even stop to think and be grateful that all of these wonderful things were created by God? Yes I am sure you did. To further extend your gratitude why don’t you visit a place called Calaruega?

Calaruega is a church found in Bgry. Caylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas. It is widely known for weddings and even pre-nuptial photoshoots. It is a sacred place to pray, reflect and medidate. 

There are actually 2 churches in which the 2nd one is a chapel. Most couples hold their wedding at the Transfiguration Church which is the the first one you will see once you step foot on the place.

Fountain near the front of the Church.

Stations of the cross are seen on the side of the road leading to other interesting places in the area.

Stained glass above the archway.

The second chapel is the tent chapel. One has to traverse a couple of beautiful scenery to go there a.k.a. walk on a wooden planks filled with lots of flora and fauna at the sides, walk on a hanging bridge then hike up a slope then viola enter the tent chapel!

Going up here is no joke people!

No walls!

The altar.

The tent is an alternative venue to hold a wedding. Plus the fact is has a great vantage point too.

Calaruega is so popular it  became a tourist spot. People go there to take photos of the wonderful view of all things nature has to offer. 

Where to go?

As stated above, the church is surrounded by trees, various plants and some koi fish here and there for your eyes and cellphone camera to feast on.

Koi fish!

Payment:

There is an entrance fee that will cost you less than a P100.  I forgot how much was it. It is either P40 pr P80 but it is cheap.

Disadvantage:

Not good for senior citizens or disabled persons. There are no ramps for them to visit the Transfiguration Church nor even go to the Tent Chapel which is nestled on top of a hill. I do hope that the administrators and management ofnthe Church will look into this.

In a nutshell it was a good and nice experience. In the first place this is a church and you go there to have an intate conversation with God or celebrate a momentous event in your life. 

RATING: 3.5 of 5.

Villa Elma @Quezon

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Off to Jurassic Park!!!!

Aside from the famous Pahiyas Festival and popular local longganisa found in  Quezon, there is a place where you can visit to see the wonders that Mother Nature has to offer. Say hello to Villa Elma which is located in A.Mabini, Lucban Quezon.

How did i came to know about this place? Where else in Facebook!!!! Its FB page looks promising and curiosity started to spark so I decided that when I go back to Quezon I will definitely visit the place.

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I totally agree with that caption!

     According to their FB Page, Villa Elma is “….a Pilgrim site and Nature Park.We are open every weekends! Weekdays are by appointment only! Message us if you would like to visit!”

Entrance Fee
Adult : 100
Kids 7yo. below: FREE!

You can bring food for picnic. No additional charge for the use of tables and picnic areas. We don’t allow swimming in our batis for Day tour guests in order to maintain the water clean. We do allow swimming for OVERNIGHT guests only

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       Once you get inside it is a smorgasbord of all things interesting! It feels like an outdoor museum with the mountains and trees surrounding it. There are lots of religious ornaments, antique furniture, paintings, sculptures, and a giant statue! You can definitely feel that each collection came from memorable travels of the owners.

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The statues have their own umbrellas???? Tee hee!

The place is actually vast obviously because it is a 10 hectare land! There are so many things to do there. You can have a picnic, go glamping and tour the pilgrimage site.

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Hmmmm…I think this is the bust of the original owner. Not sure though.

We did not really get to explore Villa Elma in its entirety but still we did enjoy the place.

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I wonder what does this symbolize??? Hmmm….

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There’s more down the mountain!!! Gasp!

 

This place as I have stated before is a pilgrimage site. Therefore it has this sanctuary ambiance to it . A place to pray, meditate and just quietly enjoy the beauty of Nature. You can have a day tour or an overnight stay.

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Hanging Bridge!!!!

AFTERTHOUGHTS:

I guess they were in the process of renovation or spring cleaning when we visited the place last summer of 2016. You can tell from the series of furniture, cabins, decorations and all the assorted unique collections that this is an old place. It did not WOW me the first time I stepped foot (must be the overcast weather) but it was highly interesting nonetheless or maybe because we just stayed in one location and did not get the chance to explore more.

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Do you think the Mountain Giant is sleeping?

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A pilgrimage site/museum/bed and breakfast rolled into one!

In all honesty there is this air of mystery that surrounds Villa Elma. It feels like you are  being drawn to Mother Nature itself. So if you have the chance go and visit this place and maybe just maybe you may find what you are looking for in life!

FOR MORE INFO:

Visit: http://www.villaelma.com.ph/blog

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Villa-Elma-Lucban-Quezon/334722029996365

Call: 639955045385

Email: info@villaelma.com.ph

 

Modern Playground:Kidzoona

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Modern Playground:Kidzoona

Do you remember the days when you were young and you would play outside with your neighborhood friends? The first thing that you and your pals would do is to rush to the nearest playground. You might have quickly went up and down the ladder just to scream  down the slide, have a hearty laugh while swinging all the while grasping on the swing chains hoping that you will not fall, or maybe climb on the monkey bars and more.

Now how about if the weather is not that good? Does that mean you cannot play anymore? Absolutely not. You either get your box of toys and play make believe with your Barbie and Ken, pretend your the engineer of the train while it chug-a-chug away on the plastic railroad tracks, imagine that you are a robot fighting away aliens attacking our planet Earth or probably grab your mom’s clothes and make-up and try to play a grown up plus so much more! Sigh! Sometimes you do miss being a kid right?

Fast forward to this age in time the traditional playground has upgraded according to the needs of the times. Well it is not that really high-tech but it still uses the same old technique of making kids have fun….in the mall that is.

Kidzoona is an indoor playground that came from Japan for kids to run around and play to their hearts content. You can usually see it in selected malls. It is not your usual playground but it is designed in a way for a child to enhance his/her imagination and creativity while running around like kray kray!

PROCEDURE:

Before you enter the Kidzoona premises you have to sign a piece of paper where in you write the following:

  1. Parent/Guardian’s name
  2.  Telephone Number
  3. Child/children’s name.

After you fill up the form give it to the staff who in turn will tell and write in the form the time your going to exit the playground. After the payment you shall enter the premises and BE SURE TO WEAR SOCKS! If you don’t have socks you can also buy from them too!

The staff will take you to the locker area in which there are two kinds. The first one are for you and your kids shoes and the second one are for your personal property (bags, wallet and etc,) they will give you the key for the personal property type of locker in which you can hang it around your neck. After that you can finally play with your kids.

The orange locker for your shoes obviously. He he he!

Don’t lose the key!

In order for a child to enter there MUST be 1 parent or guardian to accompany him/her.Duration: 90 minutes = P300 and for 3 hours = P400 (We went to Southpark Mall in Alabang)
The first thing that will catch your eye is the giant inflatable slide with a hundreds or more blue, white, and yellow balls for a kid to throw around.

 No swings here people but you can run and jump on this track and field like inflatable if you want.

Now if you are feeling a tiny bit adventurous get inside this barrel like transparent object and let your parent/guardian roll you back and forth until you get dizzy and hopefully don’t throw up!

Kids like playing pretend and there are lots of those to enhance your imagination inside Kidzoona. You want to be a doctor or nurse to treat your patients they have it here too? How about having your own burger stand? Flower store? Ice Cream Parlor? The possibilities are endless!

There are also puzzles and educational toys to play!

In addition there are traditional toys and tiny bikes for toddlers as well.

Tired from babysitting your kids? Take a seat in one of these comfy sofas!

Overall, Kidzoona is the smaller or tiny version of the very popular Kidzania here in Manila. The price is affordable and they also have promos to offer too. It has spacious spaces for the kids to play and they also have some corners to sit just in case you want a breather.

Kidzoona is just among the many indoor playground/park for kids sprouting in malls all over the Philppines. So if you have time with your kids and want to them to go back to the bascis of playing (sans video and arcade games) then this place is for you.
 

RAITNG: 4 out of 5.

 

 

 

Llamar Beach Resort

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     One of the nearest beach here in the South can be found at Brgy. Laiya in San Juan Batanggas. It is a stretch of white sand though not as fine as powder still it is enjoyable and fun to visit. If your point of origin is in Alabang, travel time can take to 3 hours using your own transportation. Come to think of it let us maximize it to 3 and half or 4 just in case if your travelling via public transportation and that includes the traffic.
     There are  resorts to choose from depending on your budget. So choose wisely because you don’t want to overspend and not have enough money for your next travel. Ha! Ha! Ha!

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Welcome to Llamar Beach Resort!

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Entrance to the resort.

      Llamar Beach Resort is the resort that we went to and because it was the peak season and a weekend (gasp!) the beach was already crowded plus the fact we arrived at 8:00 a.m. It was a good thing we booked in advance which is a good tip especially during the summer because it is the peak season. I recommend booking a week before and always try to remind owner/manager of the resort 3 days if you are going to cancel your reservation.

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The arch way sort of going to the beach.

     The resort offers various rooms and cottages to stay for the whole day or overnight. Prices range from P1,500 to P6,500. You may call or text them just in case if there are any changes regarding the price.

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Long tables and chairs...stay here if you are in a tight budget.

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     Just like some resorts found in the area it also offers a banana boat ride! I’m sure the Minions will definitely love to ride this!

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Ready to ride?

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To ride or not to ride!

     And lo and behold!!! A great view of the mountain!

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Nature!!!

     And if ever you forgot to have your own as they say in the local language “salbabida” they have those too but it is not free. In addition there are boats that you can rent if you want to ride the waves!

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For sale!!!

     There are also a henna tattoo kiosk at the beach and some local vendors selling delicacies although I notice a sign that said “No Vendors Allowed.” He he he!
    The only downer are the shower and restrooms for those renting the cottages. I recommend they built more of those and please do have a ramp for disable persons too. Plus there is some sort of a water shortage there. Please do attend to do this okay?
     Overall, it was quite enjoyable and fun experience although overcrowded (weekend boo boo and travelled late in the day!!!) I would still go back to this resort but on a weekday!
     If you want to know more about the resort just look at the picture below!

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Have an enjoyable summer!

    

Butterfly Farm at Marinduque

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May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun

And find your shoulder to light on

To bring you luck, happiness and riches Today, tomorrow and beyond.

~Irish Blessing

            Butterflies are one of the most fascinating and beautiful insects. Watching them flutter on rows of colorful and scented flowers makes you smile.

In Marinduque there is a place where in you can watch butterflies!!! Welcome to  “Marinduque Lepidoptera Farm and Garden” which is located at Baranggay Uno, Gasan Marinduque.

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The place is not really big. It’s kind of like a small garden at your backyard with an enclosed green house (with green nets as a wall) filled with butterflies.  The place has an entrance fee as you can see in the picture:

 

Entrance Fee

Entrance Fee

Once inside there is a lady there (whom I forgot to ask the name and who is also the owner) who will greet you inside the garden. Before proceeding to the butterfly house, she will give the visitors a brief history of Marinduque. For example, how Marinduque got its name, other tourist spots in the province and so on and so forth. For a fee you can take home a butterfly, make a wish then release it. It is an additional enjoyment for kids and maybe adults.

The Very Hungry Caterpillars!!!

The Very Hungry Caterpillars!!!

Time to get inside the butterfly house!!!

Time to get inside the butterfly house!!!

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Unfortunately do not expect a grand and numerous hectare size garden. Like what I stated above it is a small garden and the butterfly house has the size of  a  tiny bedroom but I think kids will surely appreciate and experience the joy of watching the butterflies flying around like flower petals. It is also an educational tour for them minus the reptiles, mammals and other species of the animal kingdom. Besides, this is a great opportunity to learn about the different Life Cycle of animals as well.

By the way, just like any other tourist spots there is a souvenir shop in front of the garden wherein you can buy t-shirts, shawls, pencils, toys, ref magnets and other thingamajigs!!!

I never knew that butterflies are into watermelons!!!

I never knew that butterflies are into watermelons!!!

 

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There is a baby caterpillar inside sleeping!!! Shhhh!!!!

Rows of butterflies!!!!

 

Overall, this butterfly garden is quite simple yet enjoyable but don’t expect much. Till next time guys! Happy Travelling!

    RATING: 3 out of 5 stars.

THE HOUSE OF GOD: ST. JOSEPH SPOUSE OF MARY

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You know you are a tourist when one of the tourist spots that you would likely visit are the locals churches. May it be a chapel, cathedral, basilica and etc. one will surely have a spot on their itinerary.

Marinduque just like any province in the Philippines boasts many beautiful churches. One of them is the Parish of St. Joseph Spouse of Mary found in Gasan, Marinduque. It is situated on top of a hill so going there might be a little tricky but the view is amazing because it overlooks the barangay and the sea.

 

St. Joseph Spouse of Mary at Gasan, Marinduque

St. Joseph Spouse of Mary at Gasan, Marinduque

The parish has undergone a couple of relocations and renovations. As of the time, we visited the place there was still some construction going on outside the church probably they were doing some landscaping. The church’s architecture is really beautiful and the inside is also amazing.

 

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Built in 1609

The first things that will perfectly catch your eye are the giant wooden doors. It has intricate carvings of St. Joseph, Mother Mary and the child Jesus. Once inside your eyes will wander up the ceiling which will ultimately remind you of a golden fan but if you scrutinize more it has the likeness of our national leaf and that is anahaw. They are spread across the ceiling just above the rows of pew. (Note: A pew are those long wooden bench where people sits in the Church). In addition there are also colorful stained glass window depicting scenes from the Bible.

Unique doors!!!!

Unique doors!!!!

Those fan like designs on the ceiling reminds you of an anahaw leaf.

Those fan like designs on the ceiling reminds you of an anahaw leaf.

One of the many stained glass windows

One of the many stained glass windows

If you look beyond the altar you can see the Statue of Christ on the Cross and beside him are numerous saints situated on shelves with lace like carvings. The ceiling above the altar has beautiful paintings of St. Joseph and on how he is helping people.

 

A few inches from the altar is Jesus and the Saints

A few inches from the altar is Jesus and the Saints

I see Art on the Ceilings!!!

I see Art on the Ceilings!!!

So if you have time to visit Gasan Marinduque make sure to stop by this Parish and take picture of its wonderful architecture but the most important of all be sure to pray to God and thank Him for the blessings He bestowed upon you.

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Happy Traveling!!!!

My Marinduque Adventure Part 1: Traveling There

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Marinduque is famous for its Moriones Festival which is held during the Holy Week but you see this wonderful island has more to offer. It is after all the heart of the Philippines literally!!! On this blog I will share my experience on that beautiful island.

How did we end up in Marinduque is simple!  We were invited by the wife of my uncle! That is her home province  so the accommodation is totally free!

Anyway, travelling to Marinduque can be done by air, land and sea. Unfortunately though the airport in Marinduque seems to be under rehabilitation (See news here: http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=2171394692648  ) but if it weren’t the case you can travel to Marinduque in 30 minutes according to the locals. Zest Air is the airline to go if ever you want to fly to that island.

Now if you are a bit queasy riding in a plane just travel by land and sea. All you have to do is find your local bus terminal that offers trips to Lucena. The bus will take you to Grand Lucena Terminal then get a jeep to transport you to Dalahican Port where the RORO is waiting.

View from the 2nd floor of the Dalahican Terminal

View from the 2nd floor of the Dalahican Terminal

Fortunately for us we have our own transportation. From Alabang to Lucena the travel time was 4-5 hours because we left at about 6:30 – 7:00 a.m weekday!!! So there was a lot of traffic in SLEX. Plus the trucks and buses occupied the highway. In my experience though, if you depart early from Alabang say 4:00 in the morning you will get to Lucena in about 2 hours only. In short, it is better to travel during the wee hours of the morning to avoid hassle.

Once you get to Dalahican Port Lucena you definitely have to pay the terminal fee:

1. Adult (Regular) – P30.00

2. Senior (With I.D) – P24.00

3. Children (With school I.D.) P24.00

(Note: My kids are toddlers no school I.D. à FREEEEEE!!!!! Yey!)

2 Shipping Lines are available and they are Starhorse and Montenegro Lines

2 Shipping Lines are available and they are Starhorse and Montenegro Lines

We were supposed to board the 10:30 a.m. RORO but we were late due to traffic therefore we waited 4 hours for the next trip which was at 2:30 p.m. (Waiting time for the next RORO is usually 3 – 4 hours) So what we did is to go up the 2nd floor of the terminal and paid P25.00 for a blue mattress and lie down/sleep to kill time. By the way there is FREE WI-FI in the 2nd floor of the terminal!!! It has a good signal too! (Facebook mode!)

The only available shipping lines that day were Starhorse Shipping Lines and Montenegro. We rode at the former.

The passenger fee for the Starhorse Shipping Lines is as follows:

1. Senior Citizen (Present your I.D) – P208.00

2. Adults (Regular) – P260.00

3. My toddler kids – FREE!! (ho ho ho!)

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Of course since we have our vehicle with us we paid for it also. The cost is P2,300. The driver of our van and 1 companion (that makes 2) are free from the Terminal Fee. In the website “Biyahe ni Drew” they recommended to have your own vehicle as renting transportation (jeeps/vans) are expensive.

Almost at Marinduque...these gorgeous little islands awaits you.

Almost at Marinduque…these gorgeous little islands awaits you!

 

Green Islands!!!

Green Islands!!!

After 3 hours of travelling by sea we arrived at Balanacan Port (This according to a couple of site is the common entry point in Marinduque, the other one is Cawit Port) in which a giant statue of Mother Mary a.k.a. Our Lady of Good Voyage awaits you. Take a picture now!!!

The Giant Statue or Mama Mary (Our Lady of Good Voyage) greets you at the port!

The Giant Statue of Mama Mary (Our Lady of Good Voyage) greets you at the port!

A more close up look of the Our Lady of Good Voyage giant statue.

A more close up look of the Our Lady of Good Voyage giant statue.

Once inside the port there are jeepneys that will take you to where you want to stay. Unfortunately though I cannot write anything about the places where you can settle because we did not need one as we stayed in our auntie’s ancestral house but I can share to you the website of some hotels (cheap and affordable) that are in Marinduque.

1. http://www.tahanansaisok.com/guestroom-rates.html

2. Blue Sea Resort – Brgy. Amoingon Tel no. (042) – 332-13-34

3. Katala Beach Resort – http://katala.beach.resort.tripod.com/

4. Lucky 7 Pension House – Brgy. Mercado, Boac, Marinduque, Marinduque(042) 332-2227

5. The Boac Hotel Review – http://www.wowmarinduque.com/destinations/hotels-and-resorts/the-boac-hotel-relaxing-comfort-like-home/

For More info about hotels and accommodations in Marinduque, please click on the following website:

1.  http://www.visitmarinduque.com/category/accomodation

Anyway, stay tuned for the 2nd part of my Marinduque Adventure!!!!

Keep Smiling! 😀

My Happy Feet!!! Till the next Marinduque Adventure Blog!!!

My Happy Feet!!! Till the next Marinduque Adventure Blog!!!

The Mind Boggling Mind Museum

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Are you ready to get your mind blown away by amazement? No worries all you have to do is visit this awesome place called Mind Museum and it will surely take your breath away!

R2D2 Is that you? We were greeted by this cute little robot before entering the Galleries!

R2D2 Is that you? We were greeted by this cute little robot before entering the Galleries!

Mind Museum is a museum (obviously!) that caters to the field of Science. Its majority of clients are mostly children and teenagers but adults can enjoy it as well. By the way, I recommend bringing children that are already in elementary as preschoolers cannot fully appreciate and thoroughly understand some of the concepts in the museum.

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Moving on, the museum will not bore you into staring to just some pictures hanging on a wall but it’s an interactive place wherein you can do experiments, watch, and explore the wonderful world of Science and its numerous branches.

 

I wonder if this statues will come to life at 12:00 midnight just like in Ben Stiller's movie night of the Museum. LOL!

I wonder if this statues will come to life at 12:00 midnight just like in Ben Stiller’s movie Night of the Museum. LOL!

 

According to Wikipedia, the Museum is divided into five galleries and they are Atom, Earth, Life, Universe and Technology.  Entering these galleries is an awesome experience. All of your five senses will surely get a work out!

 

Which side of the Brain are you? Left or Right?

Which side of the Brain are you? Left or Right?

The brilliant explorations inside the museum might make your mind overwhelmed therefore there are Guides to help you clarify some topics and answer your questions.

 

Ahoy there!

Ahoy there!

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Outside the museum are two outdoor areas where in you can play and learn at the same time. Do not forget also just like in any other place the souvenir shop is not far behind.

I see you!

I see you!

 

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Up the Slide

Down the slide!

Down the slide!

The Mind Musuem is located at: JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

You can call them at 909-MIND (6463)

E-mail them at: inquiry@themindmuseum.org

For more detailed information about the museum. Click on to https://www.themindmuseum.org/

Ticket prices are:

Adults – P600, Children – P450, Students/Teachers/Seniors – P150, Children 2 feet below – FREE

MUSEUM SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

(Just in case the ticket prices and scheduled have changed just visit their website or call ther numner for inquiries)

PHOTO TIME!!!!

Time to interact with these thingamajigs!!!

Time to interact with these thingamajigs!!

 

I wonder what can I see?

I wonder what can I see?

 

Interactive monitors!

Interactive monitors!

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