Caramoan Islands, Philippines - Page 4

Kim Bol Jon · December 7th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Caramoan, Philippines

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Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr

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Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr

Kim Bol Jon · December 7th, 2012, 05:45 PM

Caramoan, Philippines

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Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr

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Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr

Kim Bol Jon · December 7th, 2012, 05:53 PM

Caramoan, Philippines

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Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr

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Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr

Kim Bol Jon · December 7th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Umang Cave
Caramoan, Philippines

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Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr

Kim Bol Jon · December 8th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Tugawe Cove Resort
Caramoan, Philippines

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Kim Bol Jon · December 10th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Caramoan Lucky 13: 13 Hours, 13 People, 13 Islands
Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

The fact that I believe in premonitions, bad omens and lucky stuff makes me a little superstitious. It's a bad habit, I know, but I just can't help it sometimes. I can't count the times I canceled or backed out from a trip just because something didn't feel right. An irrational fear that's holding me back doesn't sound logical especially to my travel buddies who are expecting my attendance. Oddly enough, most of my hunches were just simply a hunch. And I always end up feeling regretful while looking at the photos of the excursion/out-of-town getaway which I should have been part of.

Upon getting the total headcount of the people who were sure to go to Caramoan, I slightly panicked and thought about making an alibi to excuse myself from pushing through with the trip. We were 13! In my book, that's a red flag. It didn't feel like a coincidence, not to me anyway. But I had to shake off the feeling of doubt and apprehension, it's childish and counterproductive. After all, I was tasked to do the travel logistics which included doing the itinerary, making bus reservations and looking for an accommodation. If I'd weasel my way out, I'm sure my friends would have a hard time forgiving me.

It turned out that Number 13 had a lucky charm. Our trip couldn't be more perfect than it was. The weather was lovely, the food was great, our home-stay exceptional and our island hopping tour beyond fantastic. Continue reading

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Kim Bol Jon · December 10th, 2012, 02:51 PM

Caramoan | Cotivas Island - A Piece of Paradise
Posted on Thursday, December 6, 2012

If there's one thing that might dissuade people from going to Cotivas Island, it's its distance (from Paniman). You see, it's pretty far from the main land and going there can take at least an hour. For an island hopping tour, that's quite a hassle. But I'm telling you that it'll all be worth it. Cotivas Island is a piece of paradise.Continue reading

Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com

Kim Bol Jon · December 10th, 2012, 02:53 PM

Caramoan | The Moon Over Sabitang-Laya
Posted on Friday, December 7, 2012

It's past 2 in the afternoon when we left Manlawi Sandbar and headed to our third and last stop for the day: Sabitang-Laya. The gentle rays of the afternoon sun and the cool sea breeze made up for a perfect sleeping pill which left some of my companions temporarily conked out. As I couldn't find a good spot in the boat to take a nap, I amused myself instead by gazing at the moon over a clear sky in the horizon. I wasn't being romantic or anything, I just found it a good distraction to while the time away. The moon seemed to be enjoying the attention it was getting from me that it decided to stick with us for a little while. Continue reading

Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com

Kim Bol Jon · December 10th, 2012, 02:54 PM

Caramoan | A Lonesome Bangus in Matukad Island
Posted on Friday, December 7, 2012

There are two interesting versions I heard on the legend about the lone milk fish in a hidden lagoon in Matukad Island. The first version was relayed to us several months back during my first trip in Caramoan. I don't remember who told it to us but I suppose it's one of the boys who helped us climb the steep rock formation to see the famous, huge milk fish. In the first version, there was a fisherman who went fishing but didn't catch anything. In an act of desperation, he decided to catch fish the easy way out by taking the milk fish. He brought it home, cooked it, the whole family ate the fish and they all died - apparently from poisoning.

The second version, this time told by a different person, basically has the same plot but with a different ending. Fisherman went fishing, didn't catch any, speared one milk fish and took it home. When he got home, he found out that his son's dead - backside had a hole, same area where he stabbed the fish. Continue reading

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Kim Bol Jon · December 10th, 2012, 02:55 PM

Why Lahos is My Favorite Island in Caramoan
Posted on Sunday, December 9, 2012

I hate playing favorites but I gotta say that among the islands we set foot on in Caramoan Peninsula, Lahos is the best. The creme de la creme. The finest. The greatest. All superlatives. Ok, I'm raving and I'm overkilling it. But really, the reason I liked it most is pretty simple: I had a swell time there. Well, to be honest, I had a good time at every island we went to, but Lahos has got to be the most enjoyable of the bunch. Continue reading

Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com

Kim Bol Jon · December 10th, 2012, 02:56 PM

Caramoan | Fun and Freedom at Hunongan Cove
Posted on Monday, December 10, 2012

Getting free access to Gota Beach, known for its expensive cabanas and luxurious island-life accommodation, was not by all means accidental. I knew for sure that we'd get in despite it being temporarily off-limits to public and non-guests. (Technically, island hoppers can still drop by at Gota Beach as long as they pay an entrance, which is Php300 per head, and that's just for swimming on its beach.) The owner of the resort we stayed at in Caramoan has connections with big shot resort owners (of Gota Beach and Tugawe among others) so I pretty much surmised that it's just a matter of perfect timing and doing some calls before finding ourselves in one of the most expensive beaches in Caramoan. Continue reading

Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com

Kim Bol Jon · December 10th, 2012, 02:57 PM

Caramoan | Umang Cave (A Photo Essay)
Posted on Monday, December 10, 2012

There's a nice little cave in Paniman called Umang Cave (umang means 'empty shell', or 'the hollow sound an empty shell makes'). To access this cave, one has to wade through a chest-deep brackish water or ride a kayak/raft/small banca, whichever is convenient and available. Continue reading

Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com

Kim Bol Jon · December 11th, 2012, 03:37 PM

Caramoan | St. Michael Church
Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2012

We were kind of scrambling on Day 3 of our stay in Caramoan. Trying to catch the 9AM boat trip from Guijalo to Sabang, we had to wake up early. But even though we were running on a tight schedule, we did everything in a slow pace. We took time to pack our things and even breakfast became a sluggish affair. The sluggish breakfast was merely due to the fact that we were actually waiting for prawns to be served. Unfortunately, we were already approaching the shore in Sabang when it arrived (late delivery lang ang peg). After stuffing our stomach with protein (lapu-lapu and dilis), we finally bade goodbye to the compound that served as our home for 3 days. Continue reading

Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com

Kim Bol Jon · December 13th, 2012, 02:13 PM

Survivor: Philippines Episode 13
Caramoan, Philippines

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Kim Bol Jon · December 15th, 2012, 04:32 AM

First look photos from the finale episode of Survivor: Philippines
Caramoan, Philippines

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Kim Bol Jon · December 22nd, 2012, 06:39 AM

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The 26th season of Survivor is just around the corner! LIKE this post if you can't wait until Fans vs. Favorites on the exotic Caramoan Islands. Preview: http://bit.ly/Wv1j77

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Kim Bol Jon · December 29th, 2012, 12:03 PM

Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs. Favorites Preview

Kim Bol Jon · December 29th, 2012, 12:04 PM

Tayak Lagoon
Caramoan, Philippines

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Caramoan_Tayak Lagoon by Gladysmay, on Flickr

Kim Bol Jon · January 8th, 2013, 12:03 PM

Kim Bol Jon · January 11th, 2013, 04:45 PM

Meet the cast of Survivor: Caramoan! It's fans vs. favorites when Survivor returns with a special 2-hour premiere February 13th at 8/7c!

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December 7th, 2012, 05:44 PM	#61
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December 7th, 2012, 05:45 PM	#62
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan, Philippines image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 7th, 2012, 05:53 PM	#63
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan, Philippines image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 7th, 2012, 05:54 PM	#64
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Umang Cave Caramoan, Philippines image hosted on flickr Philipinnes by Marc Veraart, on Flickr __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 8th, 2012, 04:43 PM	#65
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Tugawe Cove Resort Caramoan, Philippines fb Tugawe Cove Resort, Caramoan, Philippines __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 10th, 2012, 02:50 PM	#66
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan Lucky 13: 13 Hours, 13 People, 13 Islands Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 The fact that I believe in premonitions, bad omens and lucky stuff makes me a little superstitious. It's a bad habit, I know, but I just can't help it sometimes. I can't count the times I canceled or backed out from a trip just because something didn't feel right. An irrational fear that's holding me back doesn't sound logical especially to my travel buddies who are expecting my attendance. Oddly enough, most of my hunches were just simply a hunch. And I always end up feeling regretful while looking at the photos of the excursion/out-of-town getaway which I should have been part of. Upon getting the total headcount of the people who were sure to go to Caramoan, I slightly panicked and thought about making an alibi to excuse myself from pushing through with the trip. We were 13! In my book, that's a red flag. It didn't feel like a coincidence, not to me anyway. But I had to shake off the feeling of doubt and apprehension, it's childish and counterproductive. After all, I was tasked to do the travel logistics which included doing the itinerary, making bus reservations and looking for an accommodation. If I'd weasel my way out, I'm sure my friends would have a hard time forgiving me. It turned out that Number 13 had a lucky charm. Our trip couldn't be more perfect than it was. The weather was lovely, the food was great, our home-stay exceptional and our island hopping tour beyond fantastic. Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 10th, 2012, 02:51 PM	#67
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan \| Cotivas Island - A Piece of Paradise Posted on Thursday, December 6, 2012 If there's one thing that might dissuade people from going to Cotivas Island, it's its distance (from Paniman). You see, it's pretty far from the main land and going there can take at least an hour. For an island hopping tour, that's quite a hassle. But I'm telling you that it'll all be worth it. Cotivas Island is a piece of paradise.Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 10th, 2012, 02:53 PM	#68
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan \| The Moon Over Sabitang-Laya Posted on Friday, December 7, 2012 It's past 2 in the afternoon when we left Manlawi Sandbar and headed to our third and last stop for the day: Sabitang-Laya. The gentle rays of the afternoon sun and the cool sea breeze made up for a perfect sleeping pill which left some of my companions temporarily conked out. As I couldn't find a good spot in the boat to take a nap, I amused myself instead by gazing at the moon over a clear sky in the horizon. I wasn't being romantic or anything, I just found it a good distraction to while the time away. The moon seemed to be enjoying the attention it was getting from me that it decided to stick with us for a little while. Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 10th, 2012, 02:54 PM	#69
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan \| A Lonesome Bangus in Matukad Island Posted on Friday, December 7, 2012 There are two interesting versions I heard on the legend about the lone milk fish in a hidden lagoon in Matukad Island. The first version was relayed to us several months back during my first trip in Caramoan. I don't remember who told it to us but I suppose it's one of the boys who helped us climb the steep rock formation to see the famous, huge milk fish. In the first version, there was a fisherman who went fishing but didn't catch anything. In an act of desperation, he decided to catch fish the easy way out by taking the milk fish. He brought it home, cooked it, the whole family ate the fish and they all died - apparently from poisoning. The second version, this time told by a different person, basically has the same plot but with a different ending. Fisherman went fishing, didn't catch any, speared one milk fish and took it home. When he got home, he found out that his son's dead - backside had a hole, same area where he stabbed the fish. Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 10th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#70
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Why Lahos is My Favorite Island in Caramoan Posted on Sunday, December 9, 2012 I hate playing favorites but I gotta say that among the islands we set foot on in Caramoan Peninsula, Lahos is the best. The creme de la creme. The finest. The greatest. All superlatives. Ok, I'm raving and I'm overkilling it. But really, the reason I liked it most is pretty simple: I had a swell time there. Well, to be honest, I had a good time at every island we went to, but Lahos has got to be the most enjoyable of the bunch. Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 10th, 2012, 02:56 PM	#71
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan \| Fun and Freedom at Hunongan Cove Posted on Monday, December 10, 2012 Getting free access to Gota Beach, known for its expensive cabanas and luxurious island-life accommodation, was not by all means accidental. I knew for sure that we'd get in despite it being temporarily off-limits to public and non-guests. (Technically, island hoppers can still drop by at Gota Beach as long as they pay an entrance, which is Php300 per head, and that's just for swimming on its beach.) The owner of the resort we stayed at in Caramoan has connections with big shot resort owners (of Gota Beach and Tugawe among others) so I pretty much surmised that it's just a matter of perfect timing and doing some calls before finding ourselves in one of the most expensive beaches in Caramoan. Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 10th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#72
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan \| Umang Cave (A Photo Essay) Posted on Monday, December 10, 2012 There's a nice little cave in Paniman called Umang Cave (umang means 'empty shell', or 'the hollow sound an empty shell makes'). To access this cave, one has to wade through a chest-deep brackish water or ride a kayak/raft/small banca, whichever is convenient and available. Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 11th, 2012, 03:37 PM	#73
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Caramoan \| St. Michael Church Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 We were kind of scrambling on Day 3 of our stay in Caramoan. Trying to catch the 9AM boat trip from Guijalo to Sabang, we had to wake up early. But even though we were running on a tight schedule, we did everything in a slow pace. We took time to pack our things and even breakfast became a sluggish affair. The sluggish breakfast was merely due to the fact that we were actually waiting for prawns to be served. Unfortunately, we were already approaching the shore in Sabang when it arrived (late delivery lang ang peg). After stuffing our stomach with protein (lapu-lapu and dilis), we finally bade goodbye to the compound that served as our home for 3 days. Continue reading Source: www.pinoywanderingboy.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 13th, 2012, 02:13 PM	#74
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Survivor: Philippines Episode 13 Caramoan, Philippines Source: CBS.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 15th, 2012, 04:32 AM	#75
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	First look photos from the finale episode of Survivor: Philippines Caramoan, Philippines Source: CBS.com __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 29th, 2012, 12:03 PM	#77
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs. Favorites Preview __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

December 29th, 2012, 12:04 PM	#78
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Tayak Lagoon Caramoan, Philippines image hosted on flickr Caramoan_Tayak Lagoon by Gladysmay, on Flickr __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

January 8th, 2013, 12:03 PM	#79
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	__________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

January 11th, 2013, 04:45 PM	#80
Kim Bol Jon 김 볼 존 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pili, CamSur Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 174	Meet the cast of Survivor: Caramoan! It's fans vs. favorites when Survivor returns with a special 2-hour premiere February 13th at 8/7c! fb Survivor __________________ Like It’s more fun in Bicol on facebook Click here

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