Inaanak Time

My inaanak, 

I am sooo happy to meet you finally.  

I was suppose to surprise you and your mom on my birthday but it didn't happen.  

It was the other way, instead.  

When I went to your house, your help told us that your mom went to SM to buy some groceries and that you're sleeping at that time.  However, your dad was with you.  

Then the following day, I came to see you.  Again, you were sleeping when I arrived.  I let you sleep as I talk to your grandma and mom.  I missed them.  It feels awesome to be with them.  

While we had snacks, you woke up and your mom took you out of your crib.  She initially carried you out of your room, but when I saw you, I took you from her.  I carried you with this gigil mode, but your huge, shocked eyes were on me.  I know you were thinking.  Who's this lady carrying me?  I haven't seen her.  O.O

But you know, what's amazing? You didn't cry or looked at your mom and dad, and ask them to carry you.  You let me carry you.  

Then, when we were done eating and chatting, we played with you in your room.  Of course, I can't skip this moment not taking loads of photos of you.  And you were magnificent.  

Oh, I will miss you, little sweetie.  I'll bring tons of memories when I go back to the sandpit.  

Carabao Island: Tagaytay Point

We capped our island tour with stopping by at the Tagaytay Point.  

The point is an uphill view that has been compared to Tagaytay in Batangas, hence its name.  Usually, this place has an entrance fee but, because we went there late and they are almost closing, they just let us enter and savor the view.  

Standing at the highest point of the island, you'll see Boracay Island from afar.  Would you believe that I've never been there?  And this is the first time I saw that island?  Well, I don't know.  Maybe because I told myself that this is the last beach/spot in the Philippines that I'll visit.  They said that it's beautiful.  I can't argue with that, I've seen tons of photos of Boracay.  But I still believe that other places in my beloved country 's worth more than those as mentioned earlier.  

Aside from the overseeing the island, watching sunsets are fantastic in this area.  We planned on catching the sunset it when we started our tour, but it didn't show up well because of the cloudy sky.  The rain the previous day might have brought those gray and gloomy clouds that hid the sun as it sets.  

We stayed there for a while hoping to see a glimpse of the sun because we were still hopeful, but it wasn't our lucky day.   We might need to go back and see it for ourselves next time.  

the registration area 

Thanks for the amazing sites, Carabao Island.  Till next time. 

Carabao Island: Kuding-Kuding Point: My First Jump

Kuding-Kuding Point is one of the leading attractions when you roam around Carabao Island.    It offers a majestic cliff diving experience and picnic destination for both locals and tourists.  

The term Kuding-kuding came from a Visayan word, which means "cat."  My guide didn't know exactly why it was called such, but according to some blogs, the sound of the waves created a "meow" sound like, hence the term.  

One can jump off the cliff infinitely depending on the weather.  But one must pay an entrance fee of Php 100 per person.   For non-swimmers but with a brave heart, they can jump off the cliff with their life vest with them.  Ask for it from the caretaker, and he'll provide one for you.  Remember Safety First. 

And say, cliff jumping is not your thing.  You can still enjoy this clear, turquoise water by going down into the cave, which has several openings that leads to the ocean.  My guide tried it, and according to him, it was tough because the water level was high so he didn't advise me to do it.  

The water in the cave was so clear that you can see the sea floor.  I took loads of photos of this beautiful creation so I could share it but my pictures don't give justice to what I saw and experience.  I think I spent more than 30 mins here just taking in everything.  It's surreal.  

By the way, this site is also suitable for watching the sun as he retires for the day.  I got a terrific silhouette shot here that you can also do when you visit this place. :) 

'Til next time, Kuding-kuding.

But first, I need to learn some basic swimming to have a braver heart.  

*I challenged myself and jumped off the cliff (with vest) twice (yey!) but it took me years before I did my first.  And the feeling (after my first jump) was unexplainable that I need to do another.  Haha! And so I did.  I was so proud of myself for doing it that I deserve a double tap on my shoulder.*  Haha!