I recently had the chance to go on short trips to local places. The most recent one was last weekend to Anawangin, Zambales. My friends and I took a public bus and arrived in San Antonio at around 3am. We waited and negotiated with the local boatmen in Pundaquit and boarded the small motor boats which seats 3-4 comfortably, on a smooth; although wet, ride to Anawangin. Anawangin is a cove, with a beach of smooth sand, which glisten like white sand under the sun. The best thing about this place are the pine trees! Yes, you heard me right! The water is clean and clear. There are some trails which you can hike up to have a better view of the rest of the island and the blue sea. There’s also a small lake with clear, warm water you can wade in.
I’ll be posting some of the pics as the days pass. Hope you enjoy them!
Sunrise at Anawangin on day 1.
setting up camp
the calm beach
April 18th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
hi mikee!
i just read ur blog. we are set to go there by may. how much did it cost you to go to anawangin? thanks!
btw. love the scenic photo
April 19th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Hi Joanne! The bus ride took about P250+ each way + tricycle to san antonio was P25 each person + boat ride to anawangin was around P280 (back and forth) + P50 for the camping fee. We borrowed and brought camping gear and food (shared among the group). The scenery was priceless.
Do be careful when you go swimming though, heard that some of the places have strong undercurrent.
Come back and share your pics Joanne and have fun!