TidBits: Calaguas Island : Smiley Wandering Soles set foot on 'Long Beach'

"Calaguas is a common reference to a group of islands, northeast of Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Paracale and Daet towns in Camarines Norte in the Philippines. It is composed of three major islands; Tinaga Island, Guintinua Island and Maculabo Island and other small islets. Tinaga Island is the most popular to backpackers from Manila and elsewhere due to its famous white sand beach called Mahabang Buhangin, which literally means 'long beach'. Mahabang Buhangin rivals the fine sands of Boracay, a popular tourist destination in Malay." - Source: WikiTravel

It was not planned actually.

One day, my son asked his father if he can make a budgeted travel tour to Calaguas Island, Camarines Norte for his co-workers, a group of ten young men. My son father readily said 'Yes' and make a package tour for them to approve and was approved. And of course, I'm going with them since there is an available space for me :) aside from another four invited travelers, who are a constant companion, to fill in the tour that should be around 15.

Here we are, Thursday night meeting at Jollibee Taytay at around 12PM. Exactly at before midnight we hit the road to Camarines Norte where Calaguas Island nestled

I never thought that passing this road "Bitukang Manok' could be this bad as we were also passing the upper road (original "bitukang manok") to get there quickly. I can't sleep the whole night as I felt dizzy and I almost through up.

photo grab from Google

We get to Calaguas Island via Paracale, CamNorte by boat for 2 hours since one of us ( @Janelle Kim ) is a native of this Municipality. Boat rental was around 6,000 to 8,000.

Trekking

Trekking is a must try when in Calaguas Island. The views up there are breathtaking based on
cardinal position/location (north, south, east, west)

... Entrance or entry point to mountain trekking and of course there's an entrance fee of 20.00 pesos for maintenance.

Two gentleman... Yeaaah! they're still alive... boy scout and an endemic species hihihi

Resting area to chat and enjoy the fresh air, just below the summit.

At the summit

... meeting other group

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“I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” ― Mark Twain

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Picturesque views based on cardinal positions :)

... Looking at the beach shoreline 'Mahabang Buhangin/Long Beach' where we we camp.

... At my back when looking at the beach shoreline where we camp.

... hahaha! huli ka!

... At my right

... At my Left

Enjoying the night, knowing each other... instant friendship ☺

... for D'Boys, and secrets unfolds the next morning hihihi... "bukingan blues".

... where love starts to blossom... aiyiii! kilig :). But, how come you're so far with each other in

here hehehe

Sunsets

... Watching Sunset is truly an amazing creation of God... everyday is an original painting, never a
copycat nor a duplicate of the previous.

Camping

... You can go camping but native cottages on this side are as low as 500.00 pesos that can
accommodate of up to 15+ on sitting position. But there several resorts here that offers air
conditioned rooms.