The PaRK, Real

February 16-17, 2013

PaRK
Km115 Brgy. Tignoan, Real 

Pacificrecreationskamp@gmail.com 
Arwin -09301604012

We actually had no decent itinerary for this one but purposes of blogging, let me make one. 

 

We met up at Raymond Transit Bus Terminal near Arellano. We were supposed to ride the bus but realized it will take longer time so we opted to ride the van.

It took us approximately 4 hours to reach Pacific Recreation Kamp (PaRK) and we realized that the way of the van was near where we came from which is along Marcos Hi-way. Now we know, that we should just text the van driver and ask them if they could just pick us up along the way just like what we did to one of our friends na "humabol" for this trip. 

Tell the driver to drop you off at Km 115 or when you see the big sign of "The ParK."

Unfortunately for us, we missed it and weren't able to stop at The PaRK. Rather, we just dropped off where lots of fresh seafoods were being sold. We had our lunch there then headed to The PaRK.

Lots of Fresh seafood!

 No one was actually there to accommodate us so we just picked a place and started pitching our tent.

Here are their rates

Pitched tents

After settling down our things, in the tent we started drinking. Haha. Talk about tanghaling-tapat na inuman. But it was just a mild mix so we weren't that intoxicated. When it was late in the afternoon, we headed to the "Bayan" to buy the necessary things we will need for the day. We even had the chance to do some photo-ops near the bay in the market. haha

After that, we went back and prepared our dinner. We ate and drowned ourselves with some more alcoholic drinks until past midnight. Had some really deep conversations about life until we felt like sleeping.

The next morning, I woke up to this beautiful sunrise.

We had our simple breakfast then thought of going up that grotto in front of The PaRK. There was really nothing much there but flowers and a good view on top. We also played on the swing of The PaRK and it was really fun. I felt like I was a kid. hahaha.

Finally, we headed to Balagbag falls.  This was the first sight that will behold you upon arriving at the place. Cascades of waterfalls pouring in the basin where you can jump in. But you can climb up to the second cascade like we did and the view was yet more beholding.

 
This was the second cascade of falls. The place was really enchanting and amazing all at the same time. The boys had a great time jumping over and over again to the basin.

 After that, we did some photo-ops at the bridge near the highway and headed home. 

We also passed by this great view on the way back from Balagbag falls and did some more photo-ops.

Finally, we were back at The PaRK and started our surfing stint. haha. Unfortunately, we had no pictures of the waves there because all our cameras ran out of battery and here was no socket where we could charge it. Anyway, the waves there are not so good at that time but you can pretty much ride on it. Baler still has the best waves. Rates are as follow:

Surfboard rental: P200/hour
Surfing lessons is P300/hour but must be scheduled ahead of time. (Its P500/hour including surfboard)

After surfing, we started packing up, had our lunch and headed back to Manila. You can simply hail a van at the highway.

Tips:

1. Bring ice box for chilling drinks/food

2. Prepare your food and plates. We foud no nearby carinderia. The nearest was that one in the palutuan place which is still like 3kms away.

3. Prepare ALL the things you will need for cooking.  From uling to caldero down to tongs and dishwasher. Think picnic in an island.

4. No source of electricity during our 2 day stay so better save your batteries.

5. CR is communal but it's pretty clean.

Contacts:

Real Van- 09057427588

Real Park Arwin -09301604012 Pacificrecreationskamp@gmail.com 

Credits to: John, Gen and Allan for the photos :)