Vigan: Pagburnayan Experience

We didn't really have any itinerary prepared when we went for a quick getaway to Vigan.  I just wanted to see the old churches and just chill in Calle Crisologo.  The side trip to the Pagburnayan was courtesy of our kutsero. 

I was pleasantly surprised when he brought us to the Pagburnayan where I get to experience making a burnay or an earthen ware pot. Entrance is free. 

We were lucky because we got there when there were no other tourists and I got to take my time learning from the workers.  It was difficult putting the right amount of pressure on the clay while at the same time making sure it's wet enough and the wheel doesn't stop turning. Pottery is an art and not an easy one.  

Before we left though, a hoard of tourists arrived and lo, we got to have a picture with Congressman Crisologo, too. 

Ignorant me was hoping to bring the pot that I made but it still needs to be sun dried then baked in an oven before you can even use it. Hahaha. 

Samal Island: Costa Marina Beach Resort

If I am to rank the perks of living here in Davao City, it is the proximity to the beach that will top the list. 

Our go-to resort is Costa Marina Beach Resort, mainly because it is very accessible and also very affordable. There are a lot of other resorts in the island and this is not the best that we've been to but we keep coming back because it is the most convenient especially for families who have two toddlers like we do.  

From our place in Lanang, we just take a 10-minute cab ride to their port in Sasa, we don't have to go all the way to the main Sasa Wharf. They share a port with the more-known Paradise Island Resort.  From their port, it's just a 15-minute boat ride that will cost only P15/person, this boat ride will take you straight to the resort. If there's less than 10 persons in your group, the boat ride will cost P150 for the whole trip. 

Entrance at the resort is only P150 per person and children below one year old are free. 

They allow bringing of food inside the resort and I think only charges for corkage if you're bringing lechon and alcoholic drinks. We always just order from their restaurant only because we always have our hands full with the kids and could not be bothered preparing food ahead of time. Food is decent, pwede na and reasonably-priced naman. 

The beach is clean and safe, hindi biglang lalim. I think they regularly clean the shore of sharp corals, rocks and shells.  The kids always have a grand time playing in the waters and building sand castles. I love it that there are a lot of big trees along the shore that provides shade especially at noon. Service is also good, staff are courteous and helpful. In the afternoon the guard on duty would always go around to remind guests that the last boat trip back to the city is at 5pm. 

They also have accommodations available for those who want to stay overnight but we haven't tried doing so. For those going on a day tour, their shower and dressing rooms are clean, too. I'm sure they offer a lot of other services/amenities but we just go there to unwind and laze around watching the kids play.




 

Random: Travel Itch

One Baguio trip circa 2001

I wanted so badly to get away for the weekend... I need to recharge. I miss those weekends when I'd just hop on a bus and go to Baguio to do random lazy stuff.  

I have a Sagada trip in two weeks so I guess I will just wait for that.  Cheers for wanderlust, for more lakwatsa and to fellow lakwatseras! :)  

I'm A B-

This is my Lakbayan grade now, will take it again after one year and let's see if I'll improve and get an A+




My Lakbayan grade is B-!

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