Baler Trip: Surfing

I've learned life is a lot like surfing. When you get caught in the impact zone, you need to get right back up, because you never know what's over the next wave... and if you have faith, anything is possible, anything at all. -the soul surfer - Surfing is standing or lying on a surfboard and …

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The Baler Trip

Mesmerized by the movie I've watched through the cable entitled "Baler." I was left with a wandering mind and a curious  search of the place. And so that was how the planning began. After reading all the blogs about this mysterious place, I decided I will course my escapade to the sou…

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To the surfing capital- Baler, Aurora: Part IV: Hanging bridge and Dela Torre Beach Resort

Seizing the day as what we got from the Dead Poet Society movie.. I am wholly embracing this principle in my life and of course, I am applying this for my escapade in Baler, Aurora, Philippines. Since I am already here for a day tour, I will roam around the whole place as much as I can. Starting wit…

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To the surfing capital- Baler, Aurora: Part III: Historical Places

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. Maya Angelou The climax of the trip is to visit the house of the first president of the Republic of the Philippines - Manuel Quezon. The smell of the house and the ambiance evoked nostalgic mem…

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To the surfing capital- Baler, Aurora: Part II: Balete Eco Park and Caunayan Falls

From Ampere beach, we went straight to Balete Eco Park.A 30 minute travel from Dipaculao. You would be surprised seeing people going inside the giant balete tree. It is indeed an old enormous 600 year old balete tree only in the island of Aurora . Entrance fee to have your pictures taken is Php 10.00…

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To the surfing capital- Baler, Aurora: Part I: Ampere Beach

Ampere Beach [pronounced as "Ampeer"] If it weren't for the rocks in its bed, the stream would have no song. -Carl Perkins About 45 minute ride from the center of Baler,  situated in the town of Dipaculao. As what it's known for,  Ampere Beach has one of the best sunrise in the Phili…

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