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I enjoy reading, I believe that one of the best ways to learn from others experiences is by reading books. We can’t meet all the people we want to learn from, but we can surely buy the books they wrote that tells us their story or shares their perspectives that can help us view life and our situation in a different way.I am currently reading (again) the book that Kuya Boy Magnaye gave me, I really appreciate their family who has always been a blessing to me and my family too.Thanks to Laurie-Len, kuya Boy’s sister who brought it from California.
I am learning about the reasons why we really must tap and use our potentials! And that the environment and the people we live in and hang around with matters a lot with respect to achieving our goals. We must be at the right place, at the right time and with the right people, and most of have the right mindset. This book Living life without limits by TD Jakes captures the essence and importance of having all the God desired for us!You and I have a purpose and a destiny to live! It’s a must read.
The biggest number of tourists coming to Boracay are the Koreans, it is so well promoted there and they especially come during their winter months. I met some who come to play golf at Fairways and Bluewater’s with their Mizuno golf gears, some come to spend their honey moon or simply chill in a white beach.
In fact, a lot of Koreans have made Boracay their home for the last few years and they decided to do business in the Island catering to their people. On of those is Max Lee (seated - the only guy) who has been living in the Island for at least three years, upon seeing the beauty of Boracay he immediately fell in love with it to the point of him bringing his own lightweight aircraft, set up a horse riding club, enjoy Kite Boarding, paragliding and a lot of other water sports to his hearts content. Right now he is launching a weekly newspaper The Boracay Times.
Another Korean I met is Mrs. Kim (standing in the photo) who owns the Korean Restaurant Tong Yang, located at Regency Resort Boracay. My friends Julie, Luzette and I enjoyed a wonderful time with her over a set of the usual variety of Kimchi, Tenderloin, Bibimbap and a Soju – rice wine.
From them, I learned how to do a toast in Korean, we say “combe!” meaning “cheers!”
Also, in shaking hands or receiving a drink, one must use both hands when doing it with someone older to show respect. Extending the arm with just one hand is acceptable only if of the same age.
Maganda ang Pilipinas, Tara na Byahe Tayo…
We have 7,107 islands to explore in the Philippines.
How many have you been to?
BYAHE TAYO
Lyrics by: Rene Nieva
Artists: Lea Salonga, Sharon Cuneta, Freddie Aguilar, Rey Valera, Rico Puno, Joey Ayala, Apo Hiking Society, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Jolina Magdangal, April Boy Regino, Jessa Zaragoza, Paolo Santos, Nina and Rico Blanco of Rivermaya, John Lesaca, and Jong Cuenco
Buhay mo ba’y walang saysay
Walang sigla, walang kulay?
Bawa’t araw ba’y pareho
Parang walang pagbabago?
Tara na, biyahe tayo
Kasama ang pamilya
Barkada at buong grupo
Para mag-enjoy nang todo.
Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.
Napasyal ka na ba
Sa Intramuros at Luneta
Palawan, Vigan at Batanes
Subic, Baguio at Rice Terraces?
Namasdan mo na ba
Ang mga vinta ng Zamboanga
Bulkang Taal, Bulkang Mayon
Beach ng Boracay at La Union?
Tara na, biyahe tayo
Mula Basco hanggang Jolo
Nang makilala ng husto
Ang ating kapwa-Pilipino.
Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.
From city to city,
Seven thousand and a hundred plus islas
Sa mahal kong Pilipinas
Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao ating puntahan.
Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan!
Nasubukan mo na bang
Mag-rapids sa Pagsanjan
Mag-diving sa Anilao
Mag-surfing sa Siargao?
Natikman mo na ba
Ang sisig ng Pampanga
Duriang Davao, Bangus Dagupan
Bicol Express at Lechong Balayan?
Tara na, biyahe tayo,
Nang makatulong kahit pano
Sa pag-unlad ng kabuhayan
Ng ating mga kababayan.
Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.
Nakisaya ka na ba
Sa Pahiyas at Masskara
Moriones at Ati-Atihan
Sinulog at Kadayawan?
Namiesta ka na ba
Sa Peñafrancia sa Naga
Umakyat sa Antipolo
Nagsayaw sa Obando?
Tara na, biyahe tayo
Upang ating matamo
Ligaya at pagkakaibigan
Kaunlaran, kapayapaan.
Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.
Tara na, biyahe tayo
Upang ating matamo
Ligaya at pagkakaibigan
Kaunlaran, kapayapaan.
Halika, biyahe tayo
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.
We checked out a few rooms for rent in Boracay. These rooms are normally rented to Foreigners who are staying in the island for several months, or by middle managers working in resorts in the island.
There are rooms as low as P 5,000 good for 1 to 2 persons (fan room) to as much as P 20,000.00 for airconditioned rooms. Owners ask for a one month advance and one month deposit. Meaning if the rent is P 5,000, you have to place P 5,000 deposit and another P5,000 advance payment, a total of P10,000 upon move in. Then you will start making monthly payments every 30 days there after.
This room is rented at P 4,000 a month if you are alone and P 5,000 a month if two persons will use it. Plus you have to pay for your own water and electricity bills. Beds are included.
This room is at P 10,000 a month good for two, semifurnished with bed, chairs and tables.
Coming from outside the Philippines? First, you have to take a flight to Manila - Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and take a local flight from Manila to Kalibo, Aklan Airport or Caticlan Airport.
Here’s how going to Boracay by plane from Manila goes, you have two options:
1) Manila to Kalibo – 45 minutes plane ride plus 1 hour and 30 minutes car ride and a 10 minute boat ride to Boracay Island.
2) Manila to Caticlan - 45 minutes plane ride plus 10 minutes land ride and a 10 minute boat ride to Boracay Island.
For option 1, you can take a 45 minute flight from Manila to Kalibo Airport (P 4000 to P 7000 roundtrip) then you have to travel from Kalibo Airport for one hour and thirty minutes by taking a bus to Caticlan (P 200 per person) or rent a van exclusively for you or your company -who ever else with you as long as you fit comfortably for P 1, 500 one way trip. Vans and Buses are readily available upon arrival at the Airport whenever there are incoming flights.
For option 2, you can take a 45 minute flight from Manila to Caticlan Airport (nearer to Boracay Island.) Caticlan is just a few minutes to Caticlan Jetty Port.
When you get to Caticlan Jetty Port, you have to take a 10 minute Ferry Boar Ride to Boracay Jetty Port (Cagban) costs P 19.50. There is a P 50 terminal and environmental fee per person that you have to pay going to the Island and upon Departing.
(Photo: Cagban, Boracay Island Port)
When you get to Boracay Port, you can take a Tricycle or a Multicab (small jeepney) that you can rent for P 250.00 just for you.
Just tell the driver where your resort is and they will take you to the nearest stop along the main road. From the Main road to the resort is usually a short five (5) minute walk to your resort. Vehicles are not usually permitted to go the beach front area, except for those with access roads to their resorts.
Btw, Porter Fee from Caticlan to the Boat is different from the porter fee from the Boat down to Boracay Island port. Normally it costs P 50.00 per luggage. So if you have 1 big bag, have 2 pcs. of P 50 bills handy.
The above is the way to get to a resort if you are not traveling on package tours. Some resorts have greeters who can meet you at the airport and take you all the way to your resort as part of the Package.
Also, some resorts charge separately for Airport Pick ups which ranges from P 1000 and up inclusive of Bus Ride (from kalibo) or van ride from Caticlan Airport to the Jetty port, porter fee, boat ride, terminal fee and multicab or resort van (aircon) ride to the resort.
(Photo: Main Road/Central Road (Station 3 area), Boracay Island)
From the main road, it’s about a 5 minute walk to the White Beach. White Long Beach of 4 kms. stretch of fine powdery sand and clear blue waters beach.
Boracay Island awaits your coming. Welcome! Mabuhay!
