Instead of doing the usual summer trip, we’ve decided to just chill and try to enjoy each other’s company over drinks, good food and music. Rented a boat for 4 hours at a rate of P22,000.
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We left Ortigas around 930am that Friday and drove to Tagaytay to get brunch at Tootsie’s. After lunch, all 4 cars including Ray’s spanking new toy, Mini Cooper (which I wanted to try driving), headed to Acacia Resort in Anilao, Batangas.
This is how you rock a boat.
It was our take-off point and where we will be picked up by the dinghy to be brought to the boat. A dinghy is a small, open boat, similar to a life boat that transports you to a larger boat or ship.
By 3pm, all 12 of us have boarded the stunning Catamaran boat.
(Warning: Photo-heavy Post)
Photo Credit:
Jaja
Jen
Mico
The boat had 3 quarters with one main “Captain’s / Master’s room.” The 2 small rooms on the left side share one toilet and bath, while the Master’s has its own and an underwater viewing deck.
There’s a kitchenette also where you can cook, complete with stove tops and even an oven, and a kitchen wash area.
One Friday Afternoon in Anilao Boat Flickr Set
Afternoon was spent sailing, snorkeling, drinking, and catching the scenic and gorgeous sunset. Three folks took the opportunity for snapshots, Clarissa was in charge of the drinks and checking who wasn’t drinking, I was the resident “DJ” manning the playlist and the sound level, and everyone else was just relaxing, eating, and drinking.
We stopped by the Dive and Trek reef for those who wanted to go swimming and snorkeling. Schools of fish were around so feeding them bread was fun too.
The captain and the co-captain of the boat navigated us around Anilao smoothly. I can easily get seasick so I popped one Bonamin before the trip but the 4-hour cruise was nowhere bumpy – felt like we were just gliding through the waters.
Window
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Three’s a crowd
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The drink watcher
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Beautiful sunset
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Deck view
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Can’t stop eating.
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Nice horizon
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Swimming time
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Sail
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Me photobombing while taking videos
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I think he was asking me about the FIC renewal and when I’m bringing my laptop out
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just lounging
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chips and sour cream? moth to a flame.
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with Mico Mics
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So when I say jump, you say, “how high?”
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We came to party!! 
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It was such a good time to just slow down, rest and loosen up.
Lovely day, lovely day.
XOXO
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