Sibalenhon Backpacker: Bangui Windmill Experience

I remember the first time I saw pictures of these Bangui Windmills of Ilocos Norte. I thought they were just as tall as those electric posts, but I was blown away when I saw them personally.

Visiting the Ilocos region was just a dream before... until it came into reality.

Sibalenhon Backpacker: Bidoos Sea Cliff

What you see is what you get in this wonderful sea cliff of Bidoos cove in Sibale Island, Romblon. It's nice to be here experiencing the cool, fresh salty air without the city pollution fills your lungs. 

Sibalenhon Backpacker: First Jump Shot of 2013

L-R: Sir Chill, Me, Sir Geof and Sir Richard.

Last April 14, 2013, me and my fellow mountaineers from Freelance Backpackers™ climbed the Mt. Banoi in Lobo, Batangas. It was actually my 2nd climb in that mountain, first during our day hike with Unknown Backpacker last February 10, 2013. As suggested by our lady backpackers, did my first jump shot of the year just few meters away to the summit with my 3 climbing buddies, Sir Chill, Sir Geof and Sir Richard, this time with new style.

I had a great climb that day, and had a chance to met some fellow mountaineers who joined us.

Sibalenhon Backpacker: Mt. Balagbag Itinerary and Expenses

Me at the summit of Mt. Balagbag, amazed by that awesome scenery.

Mt. Balagbag
Rodriguez, Rizal

LLA: 700+ MASL

Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1-2 hours

Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2

Itinerary:

0500 Meet-up in 7-11 Central Mall-Crossing
0530 Board Bus to Jollibee Tungko
0700 ETA Tungko, Board jeep to Licao-Licao
0730 ETA Licao-Licao jumpoff
0745 Start Trek
1000 Reach gate, Register
1015 ETA Balagbag summit (Helipad)
1030 Picture taking and have lunch
1200 Start Descent
1330 ETA Falls (Optional)
1500 ETA Jump-off, clean yourself
1530 Jeep to Tungko
1630 Ride bus back to Manila

Expenses:

Bus from Crossing to Tungko: P67.00
Jeep To Licao-Licao: P27.00
Registration Fee: P10.00
Jeep To Tungko: P27.00
Bus to Cubao: P55.00; to Crossing: P67.00

Note: Food expenses is not included.

Safe climb always guys!

Sibalenhon Backpacker: Food Trip

Me and my family had dinner at Seafood Island Restaurant in Mall of Asia just after we arrived from our Manaoag trip. The restaurant mostly serve different varieties of seafood. We were hungry that time so we tried Magellan's Boodle (good for 5-6 persons). The boodle consists of Bagoong rice, shrimp, grilled tilapya, grilled pusit, grilled chicken, grilled eggplant, kinilaw na tanigue, steamed crab and fried tawilis. It was such a nice boodle experienced. We had a great dining experienced at Seafood Island Restaurant.

No doubt i will come back in that restaurant for more seafood experience. Yum!

Sibalenhon Backpacker: San Vicente Church

The Bidoos Church. It was built in honor of Saint Vincent Ferrer, the patron saint of Barangay San Vicente in Sibale Island, Romblon. The first church that was built in this barangay was made of bamboo and cogon grass only. When Fr. German Mehler of Germany (the present parish priest of the island), was assigned in the island, he planned to build a new concrete church to replace the old one. And with the help of the locals, barangay officials, other Catholic groups and sponsors, the plan became possible.

Sibalenhon Backpacker: Bidoos Beach

The white sandy shore of San Vicente, also known as Bidoos beach, in the island of Sibale, Romblon. Experience tranquility and serenity in the sun, sea and sand of this enchanted place.

It's more fun in Sibale Island.