It is so easy and convenient to stroll around in Singapore because of their effective transportation. Since my brother, our generous tour guide will report for work today (no family getaway by now), my hubby, Pao, and I decided to spend our fourth day buying pasalubong in Bugis Street. It is Singapore’s popular flea market where it offers affordable buys from souvenir items, t-shirts, foods, shoes, and a lot more.
this is where we bought our cheapest pasalubong
Our tummies were filled to its brim as Bogs and Allan (my hubby’s former office mates now based in Singapore) treated us to a hefty lunch in the Food Republic in Wisma Atria. They could not get enough of their “keeping in touch” conversation so they decided to settle for a coffee break at Starbucks Coffee along Orchard Road. Then they toured us around to see how fabulous getting into Asia’s famous shopping street.
every guest is being pampered inside this high-end boutique
We’re done with our window shopping at the famous malls on Orchard Road. It’s time now to rest our feet and settle for a coffee break at Starbucks Coffee situated near ION Orchard. Bogs and Allan ordered their favorite coffees while my hubby bought three mocha frappes and a tumbler, his travel collection which he got for SG$18.
time to settle for a coffee break after window shopping in Orchard Road
It has been said, you will appreciate more of Singapore’s tourist attractions if you walk on foot. It may wear you out, but the sweat and foot ache will worth it. We only have five major places to visit on our second day, but amazingly, we had fifteen! Such is the advantage of walking, one sees so much more. I was so thankful to my travel buddies who never complain despite the scorching heat and the distances we traversed coming from one place to the other.
wearing comfortable clothes to bear the whole-day family getaway!
Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas is frequently recommended for neophyte climbers. It is an easy climb with a picturesque view of Janao Bay, Batangas Bay, Balayan Bay, Tingloy Island, and Sombrero Island. With its minor difficulty of 2/9, this mountain which stands at 525 meters above sea level is one of the favorite destinations of mountaineers.
The pastoral view paid off the trek.
I had known about Burot Beach, way back in 2008 when my former office mates spent a summer getaway here. I was on another occasion so I missed a generous amount of opportunity to spend a quiet weekend getaway in a place, devoid of a crowd and to where sunset offers an obstructed view of a breathtaking sea. This is formerly Elizalde Beach owned by an affluent family, the Elizaldes.
finally at Isla Burot
I got out of bed so early to capture the sunrise, but as I looked at the sky, the imminent downpour was on its way. It was an overcast morning and to my dismay, I still have no sunrise photo of Baler for our second day. But it did not dampen my excitement. Rain or shine, this day is a wonderful day to be happy with our Baler Adventure.
Aniao Islets as seen from the shore
Our wonderful Baler trip is about to end, but the excitement is still soaring high as we sped on the road going to the last two scenic spots: the Hanging Bridge and the Balete Millennium Tree.
Our refreshing water activity at Sabang Beach had ended. The rain had stopped and the weather was now cooperative as we headed to our next breathtaking escape, to AMCO Diguisit Lodge and Resort. But before we fall in love in this scenic spot, we hopped out of our van and visited Ermita Hill located in Barangay Zabali. It was approximately six kilometers away from the town of Baler and travel time took us around fifteen minutes only.
the stunning rock formations frequented by visitors
After a seven-hour travel time from Manila to Baler, an exciting city tour, and a heavy lunch at Chef Jerry’s Picnic Buffet Restaurant, we now headed to Bebel’le Beach Resort to check-in and to rest for an hour or two before we engage to water fun.
