Love.Risk.Surf.Live

June 11-12, 2016 Baler, Aurora Around this time last year, I was with my 3rd generation cousins from the Martinez side for our first ever out of town trip to Baler. I was of course happy to arrange everything for them and let them experience the fun when surfing. I go back endlessly with a much renewed experience as always. Baler's beauty amazes me whether the waves are strong and high or even when still and flat as a river. The massive influx of tourists sometimes annoys me. Let's face it, they bring progress to this little town, and livelihood to the locals, but at the same time causes degradation of natural resources if abused most especially. I just hope that this town we all love will work its way towards sustainable tourism with the help of all the stakeholders. Yes! That includes you. Flat spell. Sabang beach was too calm and serene. But hey don't fret! Baler is not just all about surfing. It's the perfect place to just relax, enjoy the view, SLEEP, EAT, d...

Surigao del Sur April 30-May 4, 2016 I've been seeing pictures of the Enchanted River and the Tinuy-an Falls in instagram, and I told myself I have to see them first hand. The pictures were amazing as it is what more if you actually experience being there! I made my research and I found out that Butuan is the nearest starting point. So I've been checking promo fares often and finally booked! Arrived Butuan at 7:30am. A shuttle from Almont Hotel fetched us. The hotel was in down town, and very accessible to food, transport, and the church. We had to stay one night in Butuan because I badly needed wifi connection for an exam.  What I like about going to provinces is I get to visit new churches and have my 3 wishes! Hahaha so we took time to hear the anticipated mass in Saint Joseph Cathedral. For dinner, we had to try Baron's sinugba! Ordered their liempo and malasugi. They also have kinilaw and sashimi. Trivia about this open area is that it's a car...

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