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The Ruins, Bacolod City. Next stop was The Ruins. Literally, ruins of an old house built during the Spanish era. It was burned by Filipino soldiers during World War II so the Japanese won’t be able to use it as home base. All the wooden portions were lost but the structure was miraculously saved. They say they use eggs instead of water during those times to mix cement so that could possibly explain it.

Mambukal, Bacolod City. We initially planned to take the ferry to Iloilo then travel to Guimaras for the day off but the person we were supposed to meet had to be in Manila so we spent the day going through with what the HR team set for us. We had a nice lunch at Mambukal Resort.

Boracay Island, Aklan. Sun sand and sea.  ♥

Boracay Island, Aklan. Sun sand and sea.  ♥

Quezon Province. Went with Mom and H, hitched with the Trippers! We visited the healing shrine of Kamay ni Hesus in the morning before walking through the streets of Lucban. The houses were really pretty! Didn’t know people take this sort of thing seriously. Haha. We lost most of the Trippers during the parade. Mom insisted on getting a foot spa cos her feet hurt with all the walking. She went atop the shrine on her own cos the guards said we were dressed inappropriately so we perfectly understood. We met all of them again heading to dinner at Palaisdaan. They’re all really nice and funny. Even mom enjoyed the company. The only downer is that going home, I started feeling dizzy. I think I ate something which upset my tummy. Almost barfed my innards after we got into the cab. ):

Bohol. Going back, we wanted to drop by Bohol Bee Farm but the driver informed us that their Farm Tour ends at 3pm and that unfortunately we won’t be able to make it on time. I felt so bad. I wanted to buy some of their products as pasalubong. But my parents did not mind. They just availed of the complimentary massage at the resort while we went night swimming.

We stayed at the peak that night with the other happy campers. Yes, its true -we built tents and slept on them. Yes, there were dogs and horses and cattle all around. It was pretty cold up there so the alcohol we had before bed definitely helped. We also cooked dinner and breakfast without a proper cook set. Haha. Lunch was downhill with a view of the beach. Our guide was kind enough to see us there again.

We also surprised @ileynsanshayn with cupcakes and candles as she turned 27. It’s always fun to go with your friends. My first was just a day hike. So this one was a completely different experience.  (: