Welcoming Summer 2014 in Anawangin
Anawangin has become my family's nearest getaway. Though the place has no sign of development like cellphone signal and elecricity, it will always be our favorite escape.
From Manila, it will take you around 4 hours of traveling by bus. Or if you own a private vehicle, you will arrive at Brgy. Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales in more than 3 hours.
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| Arriving at San Antonio, Zambales |
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Before going to Anawangin you should already have a contact person especially during wet seasons to make sure that crossing Anawangin is safe. Contact Mang Vic at 0929 7170739 or Mang Dan at 0939 5328468. They have known our family since it is already our fourth time going here. Rates are usually Php2,000 for large boats and Php 1,500 for smaller boats or if you are in a group it is Php200/person. If you will have a sidetrip to Capones Island and Camara Island, the boatmen may ask you to add rates at Php50/person.
For those who have private vehicles, they may park their cars beside Mang Vic's house at Php150 for overnight rate or Php100 for daytrip.
Crossing from Pundaquit to Anawangin will take you around 30 minutes by boat or if you plan to hike, it is 4 hours or more.
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| hammock... perfect anywhere |
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| mainit mommy ... |
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| kuya JP, James and ate Janelle |
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| mini store |
There's a mini store at the cove and they are selling halo halo at Php30, ice at Php10, 5 gallons of water at Php150, chicheria, cup noodles and more.
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| ice cream treat by Mike Alamar |
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| the view can be perfect but I was so saddened when we got here this summer and saw the burned mountain... wish it can return to its green self again ... |
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| gwapo na mabait pa! |
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| slowly going down for picture taking... |
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| view from top |
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| an awesome place!!! |
And now it's time for picture overload!!!
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| perfect playground for kids |
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| my bunso and me |
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| thank you for this photo, I really love it! |
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| proving that having children is not an excuse to stay fit... |
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| Wow abs! |
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| cute ng bebe =) |
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| ang daming sexy!!! |
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| ang tiyan na binahayan ng apat na bata =) |
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| the Agoho trees that mushroomed in a hot climate, amazing eh? |
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| the famous Anawangin bridge |
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| sunset in Anawangin |
Greeting everyone a stunning morning!!!
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| Bantog siblings |
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| ang magbebestfriend na panalo sa pag eemote... |
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| si ate pretty! |
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| the cutest baby on earth <3 |
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| Hercules ikaw ba yan? |
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| Bantog Backpackers at their favorite beach |
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| a wondrous morning with hubby |
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| the other side of Anawangin |
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| the Aeta kids |
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| volleyball by the beach |
Aside from swimming, you can also trek. There are high hills at the southern side of Anawangin and the trail is easy. There are reported sights of wild animals so be very careful. You can also do camping of course since there is no comfortable accommodation in the area. There are nipa huts that can be rented at Php1,500 for overnight stay and Php750 for day use only. Bring a tent to save more, Php1500 is quite pricey. Playing beach volleyball and frisbee is a great idea especially if you get bored easily. Doing the island hopping in Capones and Camara island is so sulit! There are also other coves like Talisayin and Silangin Coves great for island hopping.
Things to bring :
- tent - nipa huts are for rent at Php1,500, tent na lang libre pa!
- sleeping bag - it can be extremely cold at night especially if you will camp near the shore
- hammock - can be installed easily
- goggles/ gear for snorkeling - there are fishes even at the shallower part, my friend swam with 2 little sharks about 12 inches long hehe =) no sight of jellyfish around...
- camera - syempre! ang layo layo nito tapos wala ka pala dalang camera, pa tag na lang pre!
- flashlight/headlamp - no electricity in the place pero maliwanag ang buwan
- utensils - ang hirap kaya kumain pag wala nito =)
- clothes and towel
- cash - maraming kaaya ayang bilhin sa Anawangin lalo na ang halo-halo!
- portable gas stove - more comfortable to use than the charcoal
- chicheria
- cooked food like adobo para makatipid sa pagluluto
- canned goods and can opener - so easy to bring
- toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, bath soap, sunblock
There is a comfort room in Anawangin but the water supply here comes from a motorized pump so the drum containers are not always full. Take a shower once they are pumping water for you to bath comfortably.
