Diniwid Foot Path

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In between finding the best appetite suppressant for women to prepare for our upcoming vacation, I did a thorough research on Boracay. Based from the maps and reviews I've seen on Diniwid Beach, I know that a foot path to Station 1 exists. However, no photos were available of the said foot path. A few only hinted that that it'll take about 10-15mins and that it's not advisable to traverse at night as it lacks proper lighting.

Facing the beach turn left and climb the stone stairs where unused banca's are park.





Straight ahead you'll see a small cove. Sometimes you'll see locals turning this as a dating venue. Reminds me of some cheeky movie :p



From the left, you'll see a small hidden cave housing Mama Mary.


Looking back at Diniwid Beach, this is how far we've come.


Final turning point will give you an awesome sight of Station One.

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The Ferris wheel was under maintenance on our first night. The kids were only able to get on the ride on our second night :D It's true, kids' laughter is contagious.

D1 Arrival of the Others

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We are a group of 9 adults and 4 kids, that's what I always say when inquiring for accommodation. Microtel adivsed that we get 3 rooms.


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Anyways, I pre-checked them in already knowing they'll join us pretty late and tired from the travel.


Nothing much to see in Keds room (same as ours) so on we went to Kers room.


It was already 640pm and the sun has set, only a hint of light can be seen from the beach.


They sipped their drinks and cooled off for a while. After settling down, off we went to eat dinner.

Bora Trip 2010 - Microtel

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I would love to go back again to Jony's but I'd like to try out another hotel and managed to hold on to some business flyers with their rainy day promos. I had my eye on Microtel's suite near the pool for a long time. Through their website, I reserved 2 suites and 1 double room with Beach view availing their Rainy Day Promo Package. I didn't get to meet Ms Ali who responded quickly to my inquiries but the rest of the staff was very warm and efficient.


330pm, we get to see our room.


The little girl immediately jumped on the bed.


I checked the bathroom.


The toiletries. Good thing we brought our own.


The condiments. Aisht, I forgot my milk tea.


Overall, we liked our room. Aircon and ref were working perfectly. I was a bit disappointed as I thought we'd get the ones near the pool. It turns out those were called Suite Premium, apparently not available for booking online. I was thinking of upgrading as my brother expected it and Donna might have a hard time climbing the stairs, hubby thinks our rooms will do.


Kiddie corner, check.


Inspector Dani, checking out the pool. Does this place looked fun?


I think so.


Hubby, camera shy.


Second floor, second window from the right. That's us.

I almost forgot, we were given orange juice(?) and welcome shell leis upon check in :D

White Beach ComeBack

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Flights were booked as early as April. Three days and two nights vacation with Dani and Garry but later my whole family decided to tag along.

Day 1

Sunday night, our bags were packed already. Come Wednesday morning around 3AM, I received 3 text messages from CebuPac informing me that our flight originally scheduled at 925am was cancelled. By the time I read the messages, Hubby had driven several meters from our home already. While talking with the customer rep, we turned back and rebooked ourselves on the 1130am flight. In the end, my parents and siblings were rescheduled at a much later flight from 1240pm to 310pm.

Hubby decided to bring the car and avail of the Park and Fly services. It ain't cheap but he feels more secure with xeon there. We were at the airport by 930am and ordered breakfast in Jollibee. I would've preferred to eat the longanisa meal but ordered burger for myself and chicken joy for hubby.


First time to see their new receipt-like tickets.


Checked ourselves in and waited at Gate 133.


Last time we boarded at Gate 134.


Just trippin with The Backyardigans' Born to Play and Groove to the Music albums.


I forgot, mostly they were seated together that's why Dani's able to sleep during the flight. But this time, she was too likot and stayed awake the whole flight.


First time to land in Caticlan airport. Boarding was late, it was already 2PM by the time we touched down.


Took a van for a few minutes transfer to Caticlan Jetty Port. Dani was cranky as she's sleepy na and doesn't want to walk anymore.


Took some time before this ferry left.


Not sure if it's lack of sleep or her kalikutan but minutes after this photo, the little girl threw up. That was a first. Hubby had to bring her to the deck, inhaling a whiff of ammonia Manong so kindly provided.

After Five Years

I've uploaded some highlights from our trip in Flickr. Some has side kwentos already. Not sure when I'll be able to blog in detail as our laptop gave in on us last week.

It was a short but fun trip, far better than our Davao.

Day 1
- We missed our flight by 10mins. Check-in counter said they closed the gate already even if the plane hasn't lifted yet.
- I was having mood swings (PMSy)
- Dani slept during the entire flight
- Had to wait for the bus to fill up (sayang oras)
- Land transfer took 1.5hrs (sayang oras ulit)
- First time to see the port

1. Day 1 Still in the mood, 2. Day 1 Wake me up when we're there, 3. Day 1 AKLAN, 4. Day 1 LifeJackets, 5. Day 1 Port

- Check-in was a breeze, great room, Dani loved it

1. Day 1 Our Room, 2. Day 1 My Bed, 3. Day 1 Drink Up, 4. Day 1 Refreshment, 5. Day 1 My Bed

- We had a very late lunch at Jap-Puno. No wall candle sconces here :)

1. Day 1 Ja-Puno, 2. Day 1 Ja-Puno, 3. Day 1 Pinacolada, 4. Day 1 Celebrants, 5. Day 1 Chow
tbc...