Marinduque Vacation with the gang 2017

Vacation 2017

Oct 2017 I had the chance to have a great vacation in my life as my first time OFW so I make an itinerary with my mother to join with me we were having our snacks at the BURGER KING Kamias Q.C since its the nearest bus terminal with route going south here we go to JAC Liner bound for Dalahican port somewhere part of the Lucena province of Quezon.

After reaching the Dalahican port we need to wait for the ferry to come StarHorse Shipping line had a daily trips except of course if there is a storm or typhoon usually the ferry is called RORO ( Roll-on-Roll-off) ferries because you can bring your vehicle for a fraction of cost. Again before you make any travel you have to plan ahead to what are the schedule of ferries so you will not have the hassle of waiting long hours inside the terminal for ticket prices you can check it on their Office and some concern if what are their travel schedule.  Yes they do apply discounts for Student and Senior Citizen of 20% and if your carrying a child 3 years old and below the price is 50% off the good about the internet is that you can check them on the Facebook

Its already early in the morning and we arrive at the Balanacan Port in Mogpog Marinduque. I personally prefer to travel by late night from the Bus terminal due to less traffic and late nights will just keep you fall sleep on the cool temperature inside the bus since it will take 5 hour travel time by land plus some stop over were you can take your break for snack and little stretching then head back again to your seat.  You would know you arrived at the port of Balanacan if you see the big Statue of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Balancan.

Yes I am with my mother and she is always happy and enthusiastic every time she step her foot on the soil of her motherland birthplace lol! Yes and I can see and feel her energy vibes maybe its the calmness of the province the nature the fresh air that she breath most people would say that OCEAN AIR is healthy and boost your energy no wonder there are some people who stay strong and grow old living near the beach breathing and inhaling the fresh air.

First thing on the list was to have my fresh BUKO JUICE yes I look forward to drink the fresh juice of it.  Yes literally you wont see this in middle east cause this was only available in some tropic countries like ours and why do I look forward to drink this? personally in my own opinion something that comes from nature is healthy cause as we say it comes from the tree of life there are lot of PROS & CONS of drinking this juice but one thing I like about it is that it feels refreshing so I refresh inside of me.  In my province you can have for free if you know anyone or a relative just use your charm for me I have it for only 100.00 pesos I am not sure how much I got but they gave me a lot. 

Since your in the province you can get your own veggies fresh as in freshly pick from the backyard or you can buy for some backyard farmer at a very low cost in that manner you cannot ask for more but they were nice enough to add more or give you some freebies usually I look forward for the fresh PUSO ng SAGING with fresh coconut milk there is something about coconut milk that I am so obsessed with it I really don't know but its how I love it.

Even the method of cooking I like the old and traditional way either your options is by wood or charcoal here in my Grandmothers house the options was the charcoal I like it because it gives a different aroma for the food it smell and taste "Lutong Probinsiya"

Another on my bucket list was to visit the famous Malbog Sulfur Spring in Buenavista I had visited this place more than 10 years ago it was now renovated and place just got bigger and wider I tested water quickly if its the same before a bit lukewarm to my surprise it was not eventhough I am here to enjoy and feel the good benefits of submerging your body in the sulfur spring water.

This is the view of the Sulfur Spring Resort its more beautiful and very closed to nature to get to the resort you need to cross a river its a small river and safe to pass the entrance fee would cost you around 25.00 per head adult / 10.00 chidren below 10 year old / 100.00 for the cottages and your fare for your service upon entering to your desired cottage you will be greeted with the pungent smell of the water since its sulfur and I strongly advice not to bring any blings or accessories cause it will turnish

Yes Pepay lets make our last post before the ferry leave us! Indeed it was a very memorable experience during my stay in the province of Marinduque I had so many memories back when I was young to my teens to my adulthood in this province there are things that has never change in the place and there are some that evolved nevertheless If opt to slow down a little bit because of our life has been pre-occupied and bombarded with a lot of commitments and obligations and the pace of life is so fast we need to at least step back and take life slowly and come back to our senses enjoy what nature has something to offer to us I can't say my province is one of the best I believe everyone have their own Fave and story to tell.