There are moments when you want to escape from the hustle
and bustle of a city life, run away from the heavy downpour, or hide from the
hot sun, but you don’t have the faintest idea where to go. All of a sudden, you
hear the voice of the wilderness calling you. What if the tables turned and the
things you wish to disappear for a while will create the best days of your
life? Well, this is what happened when Blaine, my bestfriend, and I found our
sweetest escape in Catanduanes: an island located in the Bicol Region of Luzon.
In this serene island, you will realize
that all the small things you turned the blind eye to will be worth-keeping.
You can survive without gadgets.
ZERO
signal for smart users. By the way, I am pertaining to Puraran Surf Beach Resort,
where we stayed for the whole trip. So, when you plan to stay there, you should
inform your family beforehand. This is probably one reason why people were not glued
on their phones. Everybody’s chatting with their family and friends. When someone
needs to relay a message, you won’t see him call or text; instead, he will go
straight to the person, no matter how far it will take him.
The mind-set ‘Sleep when the rain falls’ becomes ‘Joyride when it pours’.
Every day, we rode a motorbike going to places such as Virac, Baras,
Bato, and Gigmoto, and every day we got caught up in the rain. Back home,
you’ll do everything to avoid the rain. But it’s ironic that we set foot in the
‘land of the howling wind’; the land where typhoon always hits. When we were
right in the middle of our joyride, the rain suddenly poured. Probably more
than two or three lightning bolts struck through the ocean. Well, of course it
is weird to open your umbrella. So the best thing to do is to open your arms,
feel the rain falling on your face, and savour every moment as your bike
zigzags through. 
The nature’s sound is one of a kind.
Part of the joyride is hearing the voices of the nature; the chirp from
different species of birds, whistles of crickets, and other unidentified
creatures. When they all sing at once,
it would be the most beautiful music you could ever hear. Have you every
appreciated this music in the city?
Seeing the SUN everywhere is an emblem of a perfect day!
Many people complained about the heat! But in Catanduanes, and probably
in other coasts too, wherever you see the sun, it will always look picturesque.
As you lie on the sand, you’ll feel the sun’s kiss; when you ride on the roads,
the sun follows; and when you reach the peak of a mountain, the sun will be
there to illuminate the panoramic view. Speaking of mountains, there are two
famous mountain peaks there, Binurong
Point and Balacay Point. I definitely recommend visiting Binurong Point! Just check out thepictures as they say a thousand words. Sadly, we couldn’t witness the sunrise
because the ocean is covered with mist and clouds. If you are lucky, the best
time for visit is at 4am!
Time
was short to make the most out of our trip. There’s more to say, but I learned
that after all the hardwork and time
spent chasing after your future, you will realize that contentment lies at
present. All you have to do is to teach your eyes to value what’s around.
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