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The Next Morning

March 9, 2013 / Filed Under: Beach, Mindoro, Puerto Galera, resorts, swimming, travels

The next morning, after having the resort’s so called complimentary Continental Breakfast, we decided to go for a long walk in Talipanan Beach.

There wasn’t much to see, though. There were more resorts and lodging. A few small restaurants…..

And this bar shaped like a ship and which is named BARko which literally translates to “my bar” or “ship”. We went back at this bar in the afternoon but I think it doesn’t open anymore or if it does, maybe it does only during peak season.

I bet they also have musicians here during those crowded summer nights and they have musicians playing different kinds of instruments.

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Night Swimming

March 7, 2013 / Filed Under: Beach, Mindoro, Puerto Galera, resorts, swimming, travels

The pool looked very inviting that night that we’ve all decided to have a short swim before bed time. Even my cousin Rome, who hasn’t had sleep thought a good swim would would put him to a more relaxed sleep.

It was a cold night and the pool water is warmer compared to the air that surrounds us.

A group of friends swam with us but only for a few minutes…then decided to get out of the pool and have their dinner.

That left the pool all to us!

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El Cañonero Diving Resort, Puerto Galera

March 5, 2013 / Filed Under: Beach, Mindoro, Puerto Galera, resorts, swimming, travels

This is a totally sudden and unplanned trip to Puerto Galera. My sister who calls herself Anney booked a groupon deal for four people for 3 days and 2 nights stay here at El Canonero Diving Resort. All her friends backed out from this trip and the night before, she asked me and Rome to come with her.

El Canonero is located along the far end of Talipanan Beach. It is farther than White Beach and is around 5-10 minutes away by boat. Being the paranoid mom that I am, I always make sure Ykaie is safe when boarding any boat or ferry. As usual, there wasn’t any life vest available for kids in the ferry going to and from Batangas Pier. I made a mental note to check out the life vests as soon as I get home.

We arrived at the resort at around 5pm.

We had an air-conditioned room with a double bed and one double deck. Rome got the top bunk, sis the bottom and then Ykaie and I got the double bed.

There is a mini- fridge, a tv and some toiletries like soap, shampoo and tissue roll.