Kaladkarin: Puting Buhangin + Borawan +Dampalitan Beach = New Friends

I was bitter for not being able to attend the SFC Icon in Bohol, where almost all of my "Sis" attended because my work wouldn't allow me to take a leave for 3 days...

It didn't help that my ever "sensitive" friends never failed to update me of their happenings (hindi ko alam if gusto lang nila i-share yung experience or talagang nang iingit lang...) from time to time which made me all the more envious because while  I work  my ass off they were somewhere in Loboc River, Chocolate Hills or in a beach!

I was like determine to enjoy myself comes weekend tho i don't know how...

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Feng,  my very good college friend who also lives "three tumbling's" away asked if I wanted to join her with some friends for a whole day get away   - Alas! the answer to my bitterness. And being the KALADKARIN that I am I said GO! :)

They said we were going somewhere in Quezon to Island Hop.

Left home at around 3am - Meet the friends Regie, Ey, Joy & Eric. Alabang bound to meet Husband and wife Cat & Joseph. Arrived at Lucena Grand Terminal around 7 or 8am (I think) then took the bus bound  to Unisan. Then to Aplaya - the jump off point.

Travel time took longer  than I expected - that I  blame the "Bus" going to Unisan ( we didn't know that there's a van that can take us straight to Aplaya) who seems to be going 15kph. Plus the weather seems to be on and off sun and rain.

Rain, rain Go Away!!! We want to enjoy the Beach and Play! 

1st Stop: PUTING BUHANGIN and KWEBANG LAMPAS

Im in love!

Tho I already seen some pictures in Google, Still I never expected I would find a beach as wonderful and as captivating. Surely the pictures didn't do much justice. My worries about  the rain clouds suddenly went out of the window.

Photo by Cath

There were already some tourist when we arrive on the Island. Entrance fee is Php.50.00 (used in maintaining the island according to the Caretaker). There are also cottages available for rent for Php. 500.00.

Kwebang Lampas 

The shore is very clean with its fine white sand. Another thing I really like about this place is the clear - turqoise colored and steady water which is perfect if one would want to really go for a swim. Which I did! :)

*** Sad Fact: Along with the fast rising popularity of the place some tourist can't seem to help but "carve" their memories inside the cave... Hence, the Vandalism :(