Amazing Anawangin

Sunday Morning in Anawangin - A view of a scenic landscape and beach of Anawangin.  Photography: Ronaldo Santiago

FIFTEEN minute boat ride from San Antonio, Zambales, reveals Anawangin Cove.  One of the hottest summer destinations in the Philippines.  Not a luxury getaway but a great vacation spot to bond with family and friends.

   Just like cub scouts, you sleep in a tent at night, in the morning, fetch some dried branches and cook breakfast.  That's how we do it in Anawangin.  You pump water from a deep well to rinse sand on your feet.  No electricity.  Still civilized than other remote islands in Zambales. A good way to start a Survivor like vacation.

   Well, other than surviving an overnight in Anawangin, eyes amazed by beautiful landscapes and sunset.  Sea water is clear and shallow.  Wind blows, rattling the pines.  It's a great experience.  I took pictures to tell a short story. A sneak peek to a Wow Philippine wonder. 

Boat Ride - 15 to 20 min boat ride from San Antonio beach front.

Behind this cliff reveals Anawangin Cove.  From San Antonio, Zambales, mountains separate Anawangin, Pundakit and other islands of Zambales.  Only the bankeros can bring you to these destinations.

Docking - Approching Anawangin Cove.

Tent for Two - A couple manages to bring a tent.

You can bring your own tent or rent one in San Antonio.  Boat owners also let visitors to rent their tents for Php350. Once you get in Anawangin you can select a camp site and pay Php100 per person. kids are FREE.

Human Instinct - A camper fixes grill for his BBQ

Beach Bum - A boy fries himself on the beach.

Anawangin Sunset

Surreal Twilight

Night Comes

Candlelit Dinner

Sunday Morning

Baguio City Streets, Busy on Holy Week 2011

Burnham Park and crowded Baguio City - The City of Pines filled with commercial establishments and residential properties. Photography: Ronaldo Santiago

THE last time I've been in Baguio was decades.  It is like Manila now, Quiapo area, but cooler.  Specially on a Holy Week, every Manila peeps are up in Baguio.  Estimated 200k visitors for a summer getaway, that's hot in a cold city.  Local folks busy on their business, tourist usually shop, dine and relax some visit churches.  I took pictures, where ever my group lead the road. There is no specific destination. We already disregard some tourists spots like Botanical garden, Camp John Hay etc.
   Its was a three day stay, a three day photo walk.  Baguio changed, all things do. At this point, it's a record of history.

Nuts and Jellies - A vendor on his way to Burnham Park

Ukay Ukay - From tops to undies SALE on Baguio Public Market.

Bagsakan - When afternoon approaches, items price drops.

More Ukay - Stairs leads to a second floor more of surplus clothing, bags and other items in a two level building.

Business as Usual

Inverted Smoke - A local folk puffs an inverted cigarette.

At Wright Park, Baguio. Tourist enjoys horse back riding.

Crowded way to Mines View.

Trees Down and a Growing Community - At Mines View deck, houses and buildings are filling the mountains.

Bluetooth - SM Baguio

Busy Market Place.

Sunsets 2011

Simply Subic - SBMA's seaside on a magical hour. Photography: Ronaldo Santiago

SUNSETS are magical specially during summer.  I thought of organizing a photo challenge for my friends and people who like PhotoWalk PhotoTalk in Facebook. This photo challenge your a chance to practice your photography skills like taking sunset shots.  Since most people gone to summer getaways, at least they could take a sunset image during their vacation. 
  If you are a beginner in photography, we have FREE tutorials on how to take a sunset shot.
  Check out some sunset photography from some friends, who took sunsets from different spots in the Philippines. Join our online exhibit.

Furuya Boracay | Photography: Paolo Tragura

Puerto Galera Sunset | Photography: Melai Dagohoy

Day Dream Ends Puerto Galera | Photography: Nil Ki

Magnificent End of My Wonderful Day Manila Bay | Photography: Claire Tiples

Batangas Sunset Lemery, Batangas | Photography: Mel Gatchalian

Sunset Sailing in Boracay | Photography: Clare Nogoy