Picturesqueness: Marinduque

Like I said: Over a couple of beers and a lousy order of nachos, my office friends and I decided to take a break from work and go on a trip outside the metro.  I haven’t visited our province for quite some time now so I suggested we go to Marinduque.  Half of it that is. 03/04/2011 - 03/06/2011


Day 1: AM
We left around 4 o'clock in the morning

Getting there would require a bus ride from Manila to Dalahican Port, Lucena, Quezon

And a RORO ride to Balanacan port, Mogpog, Marinduque

Or you can take a plane ride to Gasan, Marinduque if you want

During the off peak season you can enjoy a comfortable ride, be playful and silly

the duration of the trip may vary depending on what boat you board on

The port has this gigantic monument of Birhen ng Biglang-Awa

As well as a Moriones Sinakulo monument

From the Port we took a jeep to Balaring, Boac

Home! Balaring, Boac

Day 1: PM

After having lunch we went on to explore the island 

Our private ride and guide Mannyboi!

First stop Malbog Sulphuric Hot Spring Resort, Malbog, Buenavista; a real pool of
Hot Spring water, the place stinks like fart yet we ignored that fact and still went for a dip

Caution: Be careful of wild boars roaming around the area, nyahahaha

Our second destination is a Laguna type hot spring resort to rinse off the sulfuric
smell from Malbog. 

Marinduque Hot Spring

We made a quick stop at Gasan, Marinduque

and tried out the old suspension bridge, still strong and capable huh!

Back home: a korean drinking session took place, three different types of
soju accompanied by a hot ham rameon soup

Before starting the korean drinking session we tried out
the local tuba first

Here we go!

 Day 2: AM
We have everything planned out for the day

Surprise, surprise, local kakanin for breakfast

early to bed, early to rise

Ventured the beach front of our home, explored the reefs

Look at what we found

And then we are off, our planned hike to Bulusukan falls, Buenavista

More hiking

And climbing, this is where we stop. I can't have my
companions go through this hazard

We settled for this small water fall rather than crossing a tight rope
to get to the main falls. hahahahaha, weak!

After the hike we needed to shop for something to consume at Tres Reyes
Yeah that's a normal sized pusit for you

Day 2: PM

Highlight of the day was Kres' fear of boat rides

That's one of the islands of Tres Reyes, Gasan; our next stop

Here we go!  We rented the boat for a thousand pesos for the whole afternoon

touchdown

Some of our domesticated companions on the island :P

White corals and not fine sand

A great view of the Marinduque island

Then we are back at the mainland

Tequila night

Day 3: AM
A half day walk at the capital city

Simbahan ng Boac

Simbahan ng Boac

Wave

Old houses and unique parking signs by the Boac hotel

Buying the pasaubongs at the dry market

The famous arrowroot

Lunch at Kusina na Plaza, Boac

 Day 3: PM

Homeward bound

Took an alternate RORO from Cawit port, Boac going back to Lucena, Quezon

There you have it, bye for now said Ervin

 That was fun, thanks to my relatives and childhood friend, Mannyboi, for accommodating us.