The Sea was my Valentine
Well, my sister was there too. But I'd rather go with the sea, makes for better blog posts. #BetterFeels
It was more of a snap decision when we finally said we were going to Zambales. We had two weeks to prepare. It was a slightly painful 8 hour trip on the road because it's 8 HOURS and even more so because I didn't sleep the night prior. I was like a kid on the eve of her school trip. I was stoked.
Not so stoked when we set out and I had crazy eyes though.
On the road, our ride wasn't as streamlined as I thought it would be. We had to transfer a lot between buses and wait at bus stops a couple of times but I wasn't that upset since I was asleep on the bus most of the time. Sure enough all that sitting made my ass cheeks numb.
We stayed at the very backpacker friendly Circle Hostel, a quaint little place, that we used strictly for sleeping. There was no hanging out here because of the other (annoying) guests.
Rule #1 Respect other guests at the establishment. Do not sing your lungs out/play loud music until 4 fucking AM.
The place was in the province and it gets extremely quiet once the sun sets so think about that for a second. The usually open sari-sari stores closed 2 hours earlier according to my snooping sister. Why you ask? Take a wild guess.
Now look, when I say backpacker place, don't expect high quality service, accommodations and surroundings. We saw a couple of dirty diapers, tin cans, bottles and several bags of chips on our way to the beach. I would love it if the people who lived there cleaned after themselves, but who's to say these weren't the guest's fault? Sigh...humans.
Rule#2 Seeing as it's not a sought-after, commercialized, big establishment, make sure to clean after yourself. Bring trash bags so you can properly dispose them at the earliest convenience. The earth isn't a big fucking bin.
Having said that, I still had fun at the beach. Even after all the things that upset me, I didn't mind. It was part of the experience.
Lounging (and sleeping) for hours was a first for me. I don't think I ever slept while lying down on sand before...
Seeing the sun set at by the sea is really something else.
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My sister had the best solo shots during the whole trip |
I don't want to go back unless it's in a big group, 'coz let me tell you, I basically threw a lot of money during this trip. It's cheaper and more fun in a group anyway. I think La Union would be much better.
xx,
CJ
Directions to Circle Hostel: (from website)
BY BUS:
From Manila Option 1
- Take Victory Liner from the Cubao Station OR Pasay Station to Iba Zambales
- Tell the bus driver you will get down in the town of San Felipe
- From the town take a tricycle and tell them you want to go to Liwa-liwa near the pier (Sa may dating pier)
- From the town center the tricycle will pass Bobulan Elementary School and turn right.
- He will go straight to the end and make a left (you'll see an electric post with purple spray paint) then go straight until a clearing
- He'll make a right-ish straight. keep your eyes peeled for The Circle on your left!
From Manila Option 2
- Take Victory Liner from the Cubao Station to Dau Pampanga Bus Station OR take Victor Liner from the Pasay Station to Iba, Zambales
- Transfer to a bus/shuttle going to Olongapo OR Iba, Zambales
- Upon arrival in Olongapo transfer to a bus going to Iba, Zambales
- Tell the bus driver you will get down in the town of San Felipe
- From the town take a tricycle (we paid Php 80) and tell them you want to go to Liwa-liwa near the pier (Sa may dating pier)
- From the town center the tricycle will pass Bobulan Elementary School and turn right.
- He will go straight to the end and make a left (you'll see an electric post with purple spray paint) then go straight until a clearing
- He'll make a right-ish straight. keep your eyes peeled for The Circle on your left!
Website : http://www.thecirclehostel.com/
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Oh very great post dear
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