Ponderosa Golf Club

"The Ponderosa Golf Club Puerto Galera has been cut out of the mountain, nearly 2,000 feet above sea level. It overlooks the stunning Puerto Galera and in the distance you can see Batangas on the island of Luzon." -http://www.philippines-travel-guide.com/ponderosa-golf-club-puerto-galera.html

Haplayan Birheng Maria and Tamaraw Falls

Puerto Galera Day 2: Haplayan Birheng Maria and Tamaraw Falls

We had breakfast @ 8am. Bale 1 hour yung travel namin for Tamaraw Falls. Along our trip, may parteng malubak dahil sa bagyo. Pero mostly naman ng madadaanan eh sementado na. Nagdropby din kami sa Birhen ng Maria sa Haplayan.

Nasa kalayuan pa kami aninag na namin yung falls kaya nag-stopover na kami para magpicture-picture.

Nung marating na namin yung paanan ng falls along the bridge pala cia. Yung other side ng bridge ginawa na nga ring swimming pool.


Bumaba rin kami sa swimming area to take pictures. Tumawid kami dun sa may bakod pero madulas yung daan at nakakatakot. Aba, etong si Micheru, kung makatawa kahapon dahil sa aking mga naging struggles, ngayon siya naman me struggle. akala mo naman. Mas bata siya sakin ngayon.. (Siya yung sigaw ng sigaw, hahahha)

Welcome to Aninuan Falls

After the many thrills climbing to the top.. We're finally here !!! whooaa..


It was a beauty hidden from many.





I had a struggle getting close to the falls. Below it, was a really deep pool. I couldn't reach my feet on the ground. (As per measurement of Faru, twas beyond her height with two hands raised..) I know how to float and swim but my fear conquered me first.

I was holding on to the rocks so tight (I really did so much effort, as in), it was slippery and at some point, I felt like I was to fall anytime. But thank God, I never fell. I was a bit drowned. I was kinda dismayed I can't get any closer to the falls. But I tried, we tried. My friends assisted me and I could never imagine how hard they tried to get me there.

But, we did it...


Thanks to this two brave souls, Faru and BJ, for letting me conquer my fear while singing in the heavens.. 'Kapit ka sa akin, at hindi kita bibitawan...'

I was given a life vest going back to shore.

Trekking to Aninuan Falls

Day 1 Trekking to Aninuan Falls


The uphill climb took us about an hour that includes our stop-overs for picture shoots.heheh.. It's really fun and exciting as we go along the trail. Its like a snaking creek with a dense forest inviting us to see its exotic beauty.

This is ADVENTURE!!

Puerto Galera Expenses

Here is the list of our expenses for our Puerto Galera weekend getaway.

Summary of expenses
Bus Terminal
Jam Transit (Cubao to Batangas)- 154
Alps (Batangas to Ortigas) - 146
2-way Ticket (Pier) - 380
Terminal Fee - 10
Environmental Fee - 50

Leonard's Resort/pax - 1000 250
Aninuan Tour (min 2-4 pax) - 800 200
Entrance Fee - 20
Ponderosa/Tamaraw Falls Tour/pax - 1500 375
Entrance Fee
Adult @ 20 20
Children @ 10
Snorkling/pax - 1500 375
add: snorkling guide - 75

Food
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner (2days) - 1000

Water (1500 ml) - 100

Pasalubong/Shopping (kau na mag-allot)

Total Expenses Per Head : Php 3155