SUmaMMER Kami ..

We had a very tiring yet enjoying LONG weekend.

FRIDAY- Villa Escudero
Our company had our summer outing in Villa Escudero last Friday. It was a 2 day event (Friday or Monday) but we can only choose one. We are a semicon manufacturing company so we can't afford for a shut down just to give way to this summer outing. The plant needs to be open 24/7. We choose to go on friday as suggested by our Department Director.

Villa Escudero is a cozy place for vacation but not really good for a day tour because it defeats the purpose of relaxation. It will keep you rushing going from one place to another. At anyhow... we enjoyed the LUNCH in the BATIS. it gave a cool feeling after being exposed to the heat of the sun. But got a toothache after lunch that made me a wicked wife. hehehe. It really made me irritated. Just what the oldies always say, "sumakit na lahat , wag lang ipin". What makes it worst is that i forgot to bring a medicine. A toothache and a hot weather makes a wife wicker!!! Thanks to my hubby for being patient.

After an hour of agony, the pain subside. we were able to stroll around the village. Saw the nice cottages, the suggested reception area and the museum. The museum is a total AWWW!!!. lots of stuffs to see inside - from big Images of Christ and Mother Mary, to the Antique Jars, Coins from different countries, preserved inserts and animals, different costumes, native's accessories. It almost have everything.

We left @ 3:30 though our reservation is until 4pm. We still need to prepare for the next day.
More pix in this link.

Bottom line, it is such a good place.Kaya... SU-maMMER ka na!!!

SAT & SUN - Balai sa Laiya, San Juan Batangas

Our group decided to go for a summer get-away even though our company is going to Villa E. We planned the outing even before they announced the outing.

We're supposed to meet @ 6pm in Batangas exit but since I know that they are filipinos.. I didn't prepare for it (Am I bad???). Actually, i didn't planned to convoy with them coz i feel that it was too early and besides i have a map.

We picked up some friends from imus @ 5:45am and had Bfast in Mcdo Mamplasan. Also bought my favorite Caramel Machiatto from SB. I was so inip (mainipin talaga ako) and didn't manage to sleep during the trip. It took us 3 hours to get into the venue. Waah.

Activities to had are:
SATURDAY:Card Games, UNO, Lunch, Mirienda kwento & preparation, Swimming, Dinner preparation, Sleeping, dinner, INUMAN till midnight.
SUNDAY - woke up at 6am. planned to swim but it was too hot na. just help for the bfast preparation and prepared to go home. we left the venue at 10am and arrived in Pasig @ 1pm.

Comment on the venue: It is not a big resort but have a good ambiance. We have occupied 4 big cottages (we almost invade the resort @ 44pax). the cottages are cozy and no insects. however, i didn't enjoy much the beach. Almost white sand sya but very mabato and masakit sa paa. Mabilis din lumalim ang tubig at masyado maalon. For a non-swimmer like me, it is scary.

But overall.. the resort is nice for relaxation.

More Balai pix here.

SUmaMMER na kami and planning another summer activity kaya SUmaMMEr na din kayo!!! We only have one more month to go.