Isdaan in Gerona Tarlac

We passed by this restaurant on our way to Baguio and vowed to eat here before going back to south. I find the place huge and full of statues. The minute you step inside it feels like you're in another country like in Thailand.  Maybe because of all the buddhas and elephants thats why. It is a photographers (starters) dreamland.

When we arrived we were greeted by the polite staffs and was led in cottage thats good for 7 persons. By the way Isdaan is a floating restaurant with a 9inch depth water. So every kid is provided a lifejacket for safety. Because we are so hungry we checked the menus immediately. 

Everything is huge here

even the Obamas are here! :)

Looks like Thailand eh?

Food tastes only average but big portion. And if you need anything from the staff there is a switch that will signal them.

The ambiance of this place is perfect. There is also a band that will roam the place and will make you feel you're in a Fiesta. A singing band is also available that will sing in every cottage and a donation for only 20pesos. 

We also enjoyed the boatride they offer. It only cost 20pesos but i gave the boatman 50 because the three of us are kinda heavy. :) 

We really enjoyed our trip in this restaurant. The visit is so worth it. The place is interesting, the food is ok but not bad, and the staffs are very polite and alert.

DFA in Alabang

I'm so glad that DFA have opened up a new office in Alabang. It's location is in the Metro Gaisano Mall 4rthfloor. Metro Gaisano is just beside Alabang Town Center. Very convenient from people from the South or CALABARZON area. Anyway I have to renew my passport and change status so i made an appointment thru online two weeks ago. My appointment is at 3pm, I arrived at 2:45 pm and immediately they let me in the office. After they verify my appointment schedule they gave me a number.

Step 1: Submit all the needed requirements. For me i submitted my NSO Marriage Certificate original and my old passport. They are just going to check it.

Step 2: Cashier. Pay 950 pesos for regular processing but 1200 pesos for rush.

Step 3: Encoding Section. They will take a picture of you and thumbmarks also. Check also the information they have encoded. Then your done!

If you want your passport to be delivered in your home, just go to the Courier and pay 120pesos.
I finished at 3:20 pm. Wow! fast transaction! everything was a breeze. The staff's are all approachable and very courteous. They were all smiles which i really appreciate. 

Here's some pictures. :)

How to go to ANSAP

Since i am from the South, going to Ansap is a dilemma for me because i am not familiar in Quezon City. Anyway, I have just finished my refresher course, so I will share with you especially nurses from the south how to go to ANSAP office.

Going to ANSAP office:

a. Board a bus going to Cubao but alight at MRT Magallanes or MRT Ayala. Ako po i go down at MRT Ayala because walking is less and pila is less unlike in Magallanes. 
Bus Fare = P55.00. (Pacita to Ayala)

b. From MRT Ayala, alight at MRT North Avenue. Fare = P14.00 only. MRT po ako kasi walang traffic at syempre mas mabilis at less hassle for me.

c. From MRT North Avenue, walk to the left stairs na pababa. mahabang stairs yun may katabi na escalator na hindi gumagana. Ako i used the escalator na di gumagana pababa. 

d. Pagbaba mo lakad ka direcho after mga 3minutes siguro,on your right may terminal ng jeep or fx. Since jeep ang nasasakyan ko ask nyo san yung papuntang  St. James na dadaan sa Baranggay Hall ng Tandang Sora. Dapat may St. James and C5  sa signboard kasi dadaan talaga yun dun. You can also ask Manong driver san mga jeep papunta st.james. Fare= P8.00 (You can also take the fx i just dont know what route)

e. Baba po sa Baranggay Hall ng Tandang Sora. Going there nasa right side yun and may footbridge. Siguro naka four na footbridge madaanan and you will pass by also Puregold Mindanao nasa left side yun. 

f. Pagbaba sa jeep just ask sa Brgy Tandang Sora san yung Ansap office. Walking distance lang po yun.

Going home naman:

a. tawid ka lang sa footbridge


b. sakay ng FX na SM MRT nakalagay sa signboard. Then ibababa kayo ni manong driver sa MRT North Ave. Fare= P15. 


c. Mrt North Ave goint to Mrt Ayala. Ayala ako nababa kasi madami bus papunta dun samin at syempre may time gumala sa mga malls dun. 



Pauwi nako kaya picture time: 

ANSAP office gate

You will pass by Tandang Sora National Highschool

Ito yung footbridge papunta sa kabila para papuntang SM MRT. 

If you have any questions or nalito kayo sa directions ko, don't hesitate to call Ansap office. :)

Website: http://ansapinc.com/

ANSAP, Association of Nursing Service Administration of the Philippines. To change and development in nursing leadership 

Location: No. 1 Diamond St. cor. A. Rodriguez Carmel V Subdivision
Tandang Sora, Quezon City
Landline: IVT/CVADs (02) 497-8071 / Chapters/Membership/Suturing (02) 508-3561
Mobile: JO ANN MENDOZA - IVT Coordinator 09175999351

Canyon Cove Resort

If you want to hit the nearest beach why not try Canyon Cove. It had an infinity pool and the beach is ok. Ok because nothing beats the beaches in Visayas and Mindanao. :)
But hey its near the city like  for our family it only took us 2hours of travel. Since we are four the extra person cost 800pesos inclusive already of 'buffet' breakfast.

Our Room is 416 Northwing. With 2 queen beds and 1 daybed

Toiletries nila nakakasad.  No toothbrush but if you asked for it they will gladly deliver it to your room.

We bought water outside and its allowed in the resort.

Daybed can fit two adults

What i like about this resort is it doesnt have a "bakod" or wall that is typical in other batangas resorts.

Swimsuit is the only allowed outfit in the pool. coverups not allowed.

The pools have different depths for children and adults.

The dive shop where you can get your towels for the check-in guests only.

The room that has no rug!!!

Hotel lobby has the only wifi connection. 

Puerto Princesa Palawan

Puerto Princesa Palawan
After staying in Dos Palmas we spend the remaining days in Puerto Princesa city.

Saint Lourdes Wharf

Korean Ice cream shop in Robinsons Puerto

We got this tour from Ultimate Adventure Palawan. Paid 1500 each inclusive of fees, transpo, and buffet lunch. We were picked up at our hotel at around 7:30 am. 

After our Underground trip, i requested to be drop off at Robinson's. From there we found a tricycle driver that will give us the country tour for 600 pesos for both of us.

Crocodile Farm is our first city tour destination because according to our manong driver it is the farthest and  last entry is 5pm. Perfect because its already 4:20 we can still make habol!! so manong driver hurry up please! :)

The tired Bearcat. super cute!!

Mitra's Ranch

Baker's Hill

Sky Ranch

Sky Ranch at Tagaytay is the latest attraction in that place. I gotta have my picture taken there!  i told my wedding coordinator Richard and Im glad he granted my request. :) Thanks also to my photographers Freshminds Digital! 


May 2013

all photos are still unedited

I really love the ferris wheel. It brings back the kid in me.. when I saw sky ranch still being developed and got a glimpse of the big wheel i told myself i gotta have a picture of that in my wedding. by hook or by crook i gotta have that shot!! Super determinado ayoko maging Bridezilla that day! :)

We have done this shot for less than 15 minutes. We have to hurry i dont want additional cost na!!!  :)

Dos Palmas: Lover's Destination

We have spent 3days and 2nights in  Dos Palmas this May 2013. We really did enjoy our stay! We have paid 6500pesos per night because its a promo. sooo mura diba?  inclusions are airport transfer, breakfast, snorkeling, island hopping in Puting buhangin.

This place is really perfect for lovers and family bondings. Im just soo glad of that promo! :)

i soo love the ambience especially the flame trees. The pavements that you can enjoy more if biking is your peg. :) bicycles are also available and free to use in the island.

Mangroves

Night swimming 

With dive master Victor.  I regretted that we did not try the intro to diving which  only cost 2,200 pesos. I suggest if you go there, try Diving. The corals and fishes are so abundant.

Bring bread the fishes love it.

Sunbathing in Puting Buhangin Island. Don't forget to bring your sunblock and water too.

Candle lit dinner every night. Soo romantic. The foods that  we ate in there restaurant is soo delicious. It's not that expensive. Tama lang ang price. Considering the place and location the price is just enough. The staffs especially the Bisaya's are soo attentive.

Going to Puting Buhangin

Puting buhangin is very beautiful.

Puting Buhangin Island

Jumpshot!!

just chillin'

Our view every morning

i feel like im in another country because of these flame trees. :)

sunset

lovely gumamela decors in the bathroom

Rain type shower

All rooms have two double beds and one daybed. the room is big and every room has a balcony fronting the sea.

View outside the back. fell in love with the flame trees. :)

Villas in Dos Palmas. each one had a great view of the beach. choose a,b, and x

Bridge going to the mangroves

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Outside your villas you can smell the aromas of ilang-ilangs. Nature at its best talaga dito sa Dos Palmas

Kayaking is also available and its free! no additional charges!

must try Mais con Yelo in the reataurant cost 100pesos. Super Sarap!! that  during our whole stay we ordered after every meal. :) and during island hopping we ordered it to take it to the island. naadik sa sarap!! 

Our Underwater pictures. Since our camera is not underwater capable we bought a disposable camera Kodak from there shop cost 999. and mind you, we have looked everywhere for a shop to develop its "FILM". From Puerto Princesa to Laguna and finally a shop in Singapore where my husband saw na capable magdevelop ng film. I dont get it ha.. kodak stores is still selling these but theyre not capable of printing it? how come diba? ginagawang ..... ang mga tao!

I have seen different kinds of fishes. Parrot, zebra, the nemo fish.. hmm yan lang naalala ko.  But the memory is priceless! It's been days but up to now im missing Dos Palmas Resort.

Biggest Clam i saw!!

I still can't forget the beauty underwater. it's like another planet. We have really appreciated it in Dos Palmas. My husband and I vow to comeback. We really fell in love with this place. although the place looks quite old but for me it's soo romantic. The scent of ilang-ilangs hanging outside our villa still hunts me. The beauty of nature is in Dos Palmas.

More info: http://www.dospalmas.com.ph/