Baler: The Northern Surfing Hub

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Baler: The Northern Surfing Hub

Travel dates: June 28-29, 2014

Along with a group of friends we decided to take a break, with just a weekend at hand.

We had lunch after a long and winding trip at Bayler View Hotel.

After settling at an inn, we hired two tricycles to go exploring. We haven’t had much time, so there are only a few places that we can visit.

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The Museo de Baler

We haven’t had the chance to get in because it was closed. We opted for a photo opportunity with Pres. Roxas’ ride and at the plaza of the city.

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travel to Baler
Doña Ma. Aurora’s Ancestral House

A lexicon of Baler, some clay-made pots, a cozy mini ancestral home and shelves of books is what comprises of this wooden home.

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A view of parked bangkas at Baler Bay (Sitio Castillo) from Ermita Hill.

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Mangroves by the bay, a view from Ermita Hill.

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Tromba Marina

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After a moment at the Ermita Hill, we went to Diguisit Falls for a quick dip…

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…and hopped off to Lukso-Lukso Islets. Pun intended.

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travel to Baler

We spent some time trying to reach Aniao Islet, but backed off for good for it’s full of sea urchins.

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Yup, like that one, hiding in plain sight.

travel to BalerThis is as far as we go. So close…

We went back at Sabang Beach and learned how to surf. I got hooked! And I hope I could come back to learn more about surfing. I don’t have any own visuals of surfing for I am enjoying the experience that I don’t even bothered having at least a selfie. Kind of seizing the moment.

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Later at night there was a music festival and I am still amazed with fire dancers, the starry night, and the festival feel even though there were a few visitors.

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I’ll be back soon, Baler!

Anthea
Hi, I’m Anthea, a Filipina trying to live in the moment. A registered pharmacist with an office day-job, a traveler of sorts in weekends-whether in actual outdoors or within books, through the screen, or through music. This blog is dedicated to all the wonders of this world (and the universe).

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