Let the adventure begin...
We are planning to start our adventure this year 2015 together. We've planned our trip 2 weeks ahead and buti na lang may long weekend this first week of May. I personally searched for an affordable yet quality guaranteed resorts. Since we don't want na din naman na ma-hassle sa byahe and everything, I decided to go to Batangas. I searched every resorts in Batangas and I found Ronco Beach Resort in Calatagan Batangas. Viewed and read the reviews, go to their page and inquire. Actually I didn't get much from the reviews and comments but I am already convinced to try this resort. What other people says about this resort that made us decide waere "peaceful", "relaxing", "Away from the hassled City". It was really true because aside from the location of Calatagan which is almost dulo na ng Batangas, the resort itself was really far from the kabihasnan.
We made our reservation through email and phone calls. A 50% downpayment to confirm your reservation. You can choose your rooms and cottage. Their website provide pictures and information.
And now let the adventure begin!!
This was me and my boyfie! alive and kicking! Finally were going to Batangas. Since its our first time, hindi pa namin alam kung saan sasakay. Other says that there's a terminal going straight to Calatagan in Taft, Bus or van. But we decided to take the bus from Cubao because were from Quezon City and were not sure where exactly the terminal there. We took San Agustin Bus near Samson College. Byaheng Balayan, Batangas and baba kaming Palico, Batangas sabi ng kundukdor :)
Arrived at Palico, Batangas Terminal. It took 3-4 hours trip from Cubao to Palico kasama na yung pagkuha ng mga pasahero ng bus namin! hmp! And now, were going to wait for bus or van going to Calatagan. It was really a long wait! We've waited almost 2 hours and thank God someone stood up and help us. Sabi long weekend daw, madaming umuuwi kaya walang dumadaan na pa-Calatagan so He decided na ihatid lahat ng pa-Calatagan using his van and 80php per head. Mahal but when we were on our way, malayo pala. Kaya pala 80php per head and then He drop us at Calatagan bayan. So we decided to buy some fruits there. We took tricycle, special because Ronco Resort was really far daw and guess how much will it cost? 250php for the special tricycle trip. But again, it was really far pala talga kaya ayos na din yung 250php besides, Kuya tricycle was very nice! He offered na sunduin kami sa check-out namin, We got his number but we didn't got his real name. Just "Kuya Pogi"
Finally arrived! This is me and my Boyfie :)
We chose Bahay-kubo and were so lucky that they gave this spot to us. Dalawa lang po yung bahay-kubo nila and we occupied the one near the seaside. May private CR na din but I cant provide photo. (I forgot to take one)
This was the bed good for two but this bahay-kubo can occupied 2-4 persons. It has a double-deck type of bed. Its clean. They also provide electric fan though hindi naman namin masyadong nagamit because the wind coming from the sea was really enough. Plus katapat lang namin yung dagat. Neat place and good view! Perfect!
The view from our balcony ng aming bahay-kubo
They also have this big rocks beside the beach. Also this will serves as a dead end, divider or whatsoever.
Exploring again! And this time, were gonna try the dock!
And now were here!
And for the night shot! With the moon.. need to sleep early because were going to catch the sunrise!
And Finally! the sun is now rising! And infairness, kami pa lang ang gising that time.. so peaceful and quiet.
Enjoying the view and so excited for the sunrise! (parang bata lang ako literally)
Sunrise! >.<
So relaxing and feeling accomplished!
Of course we dont want to miss a memory of a sunrise!
Tricycle with Kuya pogi, who get our number and so are we! Who fetch us from the Resort though he doesn't have passenger going to the Resort.. So kind of you! Sayang at hindi lang namin nakuha yung real name mo.. But he prefer kuya pogi.. To those who want to go to the resort, you contact him. He is a very good guy! He even check us if we already got to Manila by texting us if were safe :) Appreciated much! Here is his number 09469942921
Pakwan to refresh us. It was a long trip.
They also have this long dock.. Perfect for picture taking! plus cottage at the end na pwedeng tambayan at magrelax.
Their Infinity pool
Of course the sea shore..
Kinda disappointed sa dagat beacuse mahalaman at mabato. We didn't enjoy much yung pagsswimming. Walang alon sa sea shore because of the halaman sa ilalim ng dagat. If you want waves, pupunta ka pa sa malayong part ng dagat, meaning lalakarin mo sya habang tinatapakan mo yung mga halaman sa dagat. and then when you reach those waves, no more halaman na because its mabato naman. But kesa naman masira ang araw namin, we just enjoy the view, the company of each other and the peacefulness of the place. Its not too crowded and noisy. The resort was small but ayun nga yung nagpapa peaceful sa kanya eh, hindi sya crowded. So still, a thumbs up for this resort.
This is me, Enjoying the view :)
They also offer meals but don't be surprise because it's expensive! We've tried to ask ate Naneth, one of the staff if they have ulam since its already lunch. She said they do serve meals, what they're offering was Menudo, Caldereta and many more for 400php per serving. Good for sharing but we didn't bother to buy because as a traveler with tight budget, having a meal worth 400php was too much.. So We'd just enjoy our baon, de lata :)
Hindi naman yan sa sarap ng kinakaen pag nag oouting eh, Nasa kasama pa din yan. Kung gaano KASARAP kasama yung kasama mo sa outing! :P
Let's try this angle! Picture pa more :)
The Sea when the sun is shining
But of course every journey, travel or trip has an ending.. We have to say see you again sunrise and beach because we are now going back to the real world..
Although Ronco was really far, it's worth the travel. We've met new people, a good ones! We have memories and it will never change it! The happiness and relaxation that we felt..
At the bus.. forgot the name of the bus but it's located beside the Bagong Palengke, together with the tricycle terminals and UV going to Manila also.. We prefer bus because it's more like strolling :)
BE SAFE TRAVELERS!
