Cagbalete Island

Our journey to Mauban, Quezon began at 4am as planned. We had our first stopover at Jollibee Sta. Cruz for a very quick breakfast and rest for our 
driver, Daddy Rey :)

We left the car at the pay parking for tourists in the town of Mauban. They charge Php 150 per night. From there, we took a tricycle to the Port Area where we registered for our 40-minute boat ride to Pansacola Resort which is found at the tip of the island of Cagbalete. It was quite a long wait ( 3 hours!) as it was Labor Day weekend. But it was worth the wait! (Note: Php 70 per head for the boat ride)



At around 2pm, we were already checked in and settled at Pansacola Resort. 

Here is a picture of our Treehouse!!!

under the treehouse is the dining area and a very comfortable hammock :)

When it was time to hit the water, we realized we were missing a bag! The one that had ALL of Uan's and Mito's clothes! Fortunately, the owner of the resort was there and gladly helped us retrieve the bag. She immediately contacted the Tourist Port and had our missing bag located and returned to us. All's well that ends well! :)

No words can describe the beauty of the island and the wonderful experience we all shared as a family. So here are snapshots of our Cagbalete Island experience!  ( Note: All photos are without filter!)

breathtakingly beautiful.... it's like a giant pool! :)

At night...

the resort had fireworks and fire dancers each night...to the boys' delight!

my family :)

my b, our trei and myself 

my 4 boys enjoying the water and some bonding time!

me and my b :)

We left the island with a heavy heart that was happily filled with memories that will last a long, long time....

the locals patiently transport the visitors to the boat

they didn't get seasick anymore...thanks to the calm waters and....Bonamine! :)

 My heart is forever grateful for my family and so many blessings we are given each day. 

thank you so much to my b for a most wonderful summer vacation to remember! :)