Bridge Rappelling - A one day dangling adventure

If you like being on top of the world looking down on people, or Mission Impossible is your favorite movie or would just like to know how it feels to dangle like Spiderman. Then this next adventure should fit your definition of a weekend.

Headed by Mr. Marc Gana, The Extreme Adventure Zone (TEAZONE) team and I head on to Sitio Bitbit, in Norzagaray, Bulacan.  Getting ready to dangle, test our guts, our fear of heights and how fast we can recite 10 hail Marys.

Rappelling as from what Mr. Marc Gana says, is the art of going down a bridge, a building or anything with height with the use of a rope and friction to go down slowly.  I say OK.  I've got nothing against art, nothing against boulders or buildings, it's just the fear of heights that needs to be dealt with.  Now on this one day adventure they'll teach you the basics of rappelling, the equipment needed, the terms used to communicate with each other and the different positions to go down the bridge--but you don't need to hear that!  You just want to do the stunt already!

The "Lizard"

The "Swiss"

The "Aussie"

Mostly nerve wracking at first, but once your hanging it's all just keeping yourself calm and enjoying your way down. We all did the "Lizard" twice, because it the most difficult. We have to at least make a smooth down before we end the day.

Bitbit river

TEAZONE

After that, we went down to the river just to have that refreshing end to a fun but tiring activity.

So go ahead and join the TEAZONE team on their next adventure. And check this one adventure off of your bucket list.

Things to bring:
- Change of clothes
- Pack meals, snacks, and drinks
- Personal effects
- Optional: your precious camera, sun block lotion; shades, swimming paraphernalia

Additional things:
- Waterproof your things and yourself. Bring large plastic bag to accommodate your bag - just in case it rains. Yes, this event is rain or shine.
- Bring sun protection in case of really hot weather.
- Stabilize your bowel movement. The only available CR is behind the bushes.
- No shower. Just bring your reliable wet wipes and refreshing paraphernalia.
- Swimming in the river is allowed. But, keep in mind the above sentence.

Alona Beach at Panglao Island, Bohol

White sand, great great food, and a refreshing experience awaits you if you are thinking of going to Bohol. I'll always say that it is better to go with a group because you can split the cost. And booking ahead of time for the airfare is always a good idea, especially if there is a seat sale.
Here are some sites that you might find helpful:
http://www.ph-commute.com/2009/09/commuting-to-naia-terminal-3.html
http://www.myboholguide.com/

 Here is the straightforward budget itinerary.

Itinerary for a 3days2nights trip:

First day:
-Check in at a resort near a hotel
Tricycle fee: P250/P200
Cheapest place we can get near the beach
*Bohol Divers Club
Room/night: P600/P800
Food: Just walk along the shoreline to see the different restaurants and food for your preference.

Second day:
*Countryside tour
-Chocolate hills, Tarsier sanctuary, Hanging bridge/Zipline, Man made forest, Blood compact site, Butterfly garden, Baclayon church, Ship House, Hinagdanan Cave and Loboc river ride.

Tricycle: P1,300
Entrance fees:
Loboc River ride: P400
Tarsier: P50
Chocolate hills: P100
Baclayon Church: P15
Hinagdanan: P15
*the rest are free

Third day:

*Balicasag Island (snorkeling), Dolphin watching, Virgin Island

Regular fee: P1200 (talk to bangkeros)
*make sure to ask if everything is included even the gear and the snorkeling ride.

Way back to the airport.
Tricycle fee: P250

I fell in love with the place the minute I saw the sand and tasted the food. Hoping the same happens to you. And that you enjoy the place with someone special. Like I did.  Ciao! Thank you for reading.

Munting Buhangin Beach Camp at Nasugbu, Batangas

Clear waters, blue sky, and great shoreline of Nasugbu, Batangas

Thinking about a cheap weekend getaway? Batangas is one to consider, and one of the closest to Metro Manila. There are lots of beaches in Batangas but not quite within my budget. Try to look up prices online and other bloggers site and compare so that you could see what fits your taste and how much you can let out of your pocket. 

After looking at a few sites I came upon http://www.muntingbuhangin.ph/. So I went. The travel isn't that bad. If you're planning to go overnight, I suggest you go early if you'd like to go around Nasugbu before checking in, since check in is at 3:00pm. And bring your own food if you'd lilke to lessen the cost of your stay. 

Check out the room rates on the website for you to know which one fits your budget. I chose to go for the tent, which is definitely cheaper of the bunch. Also bring mosquito repellants. You'll thank me later. 

My little campsite. 

It is a great place to swim. The swim area is just perfect because of its sandy and clear waters. They also have different activities if you want to try out other water activities like kayaking and snorkeling. 

Going to Munting Buhangin

From Cubao, ride the MRT to Taft Ave. Station and just below the station at the left side is a bus terminal. Ride the bus to Nasugbu. Ask the driver to let you off at Nasugbu. After that, its a tricycle ride from Nasugbu, just tell the driver that your going to Munting Buhangin. You might want to get the phone number of the driver since there are no rides going back to Nasugbu after your check out. Ask him to pick you up after you check out. 

Budget:

Bus Fare: Pasay to Nasugbu  P310 (roundtrip)

Tricycle:  P500 (roundtrip)

Entrance fee: P200

Tent: P500 (off peak season)

Rice meals: P150