During my first time in Bicol, I wasn't able to explore it that much because I had to be back in Manila because of my review. Since I wasn't able to experience their wakeboarding in CWC, I said to my self, I'll be back. And yes! last 2012, we went back to Bicol not only to try wakeboarding but to explore the beauty of Caramoan! :)
Our first stop is Caramoan since we took a bus heading straight to Sabang Port wherein you would have a boat ride for one hour and forty five minutes to two hours to Guijalo port then another 30 minutes tricycle ride to Centro. Our trip to Caramoan was kinda a "not-so-good" timing because during the time we went there, they were shooting for Survivor USA so most of the islands were off limits. But still we had a great time exploring some of the beautiful islands :)
DAY 0
2100 Cubao to Sabang
DAY 1
0700 arrival at Sabang
0715 walk to Sabang port
0800 leave for Guijalo port
1000 arrival at Guijalo port
1030 Arrival @ Centro via Tricycle
1045 Check-in at Rex Tourist Inn
1115 Early lunch/rest
1300 Start of tour
1800 end of tour
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Though these are only some of the islands we've seen in Caramoan, I know there is more to see!! I would really want to go back and explore the other islands!!! :D
DAY 2
0800 breakfast
0830 leave Caramoan
0900 Centro to Guijalo port
1100 Guijalo port to Sabang port
1130 Van pick-up @ Sabang port
1200 lunch
1330 Cagsawa Ruins/Magayon Festivals
1900 Check-in @ CWC
After our Caramoan adventure, we headed to Legaspi to see the Cagsawa Ruins. In Cagsawa Ruins, you'll be able to see the Mayon Volcano and see its perfect cone. You would notice that kids would be taking camera tricks of you with the ruins. You just have to give them a tip. If you have time you can go to Lignon Hill and try their Zipline. Magayon Festival is held from April-May. Btw, during our trip, we had a free ride to go around Naga & Albay, we just had to give 500pesos for the fuel. YAY! less expense hehe :)
We arrived late in Naga already, so we just checked-in at Camsur Watersports Complex, had a late dinner and recharged, for tomorrow would be an extreme experience for us :)
DAY 3
0800 Wake-up
0900 Breakfast
1000 Register for Wakeboarding
1100 End of Wakeboarding
1200 leave CWC
1300 lunch @ Biggs
1400 Deer Farm
1800 Dinner
1900 Isarog Bus Lines to Cubao
We had a heavy breakfast in CWC Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar. The food was okay but kinda pricey. anyway, we still enjoyed it. After breakfast, we registered for our wakeboard experience. At first, we planned to get the half day rate since we thought we would want to try it all over again. But the lady in the cashier, suggested that we get the hourly rate since this sport is kinda tiring. We were beginners, so we just took the suggestion since its also cheaper. The line was not so long, so we just got our gears and fell in line. I was kinda nervous, I was thinking of the "what ifs" like what if i fall, I dunno how to swim.. waaahh (though I had life vests on, I was still scared) then what if I get hit by the next wakeboarder... waahhh... but of course, I wanted to try this so I had to face my fear.. and yes, it came to my turn.. I held on tight, I gripped the hand bars with all my powers and kept my arms steady, enjoying it, came to the middle of the lake, and fell... HAHA!! I was not drowning since the water was shallow and I had my vest on but what was freaking me out was I can't get to the side of the lake and I can see another wake boarder coming my way... WAaah.. what if the board hits my face?? I was trying to pull my self away, and yes I able to get up walk back carrying my heavy board to the start of the line. Another try? yes definitely! My arms were kinda hurting but it was ok til I tried another round and I can't even get myself on the lake for 3-5mins. I tried it for the third time and I failed again. So I said, Oh well, its really a tiring sport. Good thing the girl on the counter gave us that advice to take the hourly rate. Though I wasn't able to get around the whole course in wake boarding, i'm glad I was able to try it. Til next time!! I'll make sure to perfect it... Not hahaha!! Overall, I enjoyed it!! I'm so proud of myself!! :DDDD I'll be back for WAKEBOARDINGGG!!
PS. Forgive me because I lost my pictures during our stay in CWC this are only some of the pictures that were saved :( but good thing I still have even a few of it.
After checking-out in CWC, we ate our lunch at Biggs, they say it's good, for me, it was okay.. nothing really special.. hehe! afterwards, we went to Deer Farm, it's a big farm with lots of deer as in lots.
THINGS TO KNOW:
Caramoan bound boats schedule:
1st Trip: ETD 0530
2nd Trip: ETD 0730
3rd Trip: ETD 0900 or 1100
Last Trip: ETD 1400
Estimated arrival of boats from Caramoan:
1st trip: 0900
2nd trip: 1100
3rd trip: 1300
Last trip: 1400
CWC RATES with rental of vest and helmet +PhP 500.00 Deposit + Valid ID refundable upon return of gear (wakeboard with slip-on Bindings and Kneeboards inclusive)
Buy your bus tickets as soon as possible since buses get fully booked fast.
TRAVEL BUDGET EXPENSE:
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You can lessen the estimated budget if you choose cheaper accommodations and places to eat :) HAPPY TRAVELING!!
