Caleruega, Batangas (pt. 2)
Day 2
Woke up at 5:30 am just to take a bath, feels like highschool. I resent waking up early, but I had to. After taking a shower we went to the boys' dorm.
When we went into their dorm everybody was so groggy, turns out one of my classmates in the boys' dorm set a 5:00 am alarm, and wouldn't wake up. They said the alarm just went BANG BANG BANG. I think he set multiple alarms so even if they turned it off, another one would turn up in 5 minutes. It was really funny how everyone kept on complaining about it til' breakfast.
Here's one complaining about the alarm.
Here's another, still complaining about the alarm.
Our section was assigned as the breakfast server. I served bread and it was insane how everybody was picking up the bread with their bare hands. I have a tong and I'm a server let me do my work, people!
Breakfast was great we were in charge of our portions since we're the server
Exploring with my photographer
OOTD of the day
Mango tarts and mango juice as A.M snack
Went to they boys' dorm to get some rest, have a chit chat and watch movies.It was a hot day, not much of exploration was done.
Lunch Time!
The session, a lot of people were asleep. Even the ones in front of the priest. It was after lunch, tho.
Dinner Time!
Us girls had our kilay session that night, headed by Bona. She was cleaning and shaping up everybody's eyebrows.
Bonfire! This place was located at the foot of the hill.
Hosted solidarity night with Franco.
I have to say that solidarity night was one of the best. Every section cooperated and the games were loads of fun. I thought everybody would be KJ, but the opposite turned out. Everybody was competitive and it was such a great night that I fell fast asleep.
Caleruega, Batangas (pt. 1)
Every year, graduating students of UST go to a retreat house to experience a place of sanctuary, relax, and just let go. Last November 19-21 we went to Caleruega, Batangas to have ours. The place was just great, perfect to reflect upon, and have peace within thyself. I won't say that the retreat was life-changing, but I have to say that it was a real eye-opener. Everything that happened was splendid and fun! So if you're a nature lover and in need of a little adventure this would be the perfect place.
Call time was 10am, we boarded the bus around 11 and left at 11:30am. Here are my first-day pictures:
Call time was 10am, we boarded the bus around 11 and left at 11:30am. Here are my first-day pictures:
My classmate Gaymar took the retreat requirements seriously, he even bought a plastic envelope. Feels like the first day of Kindergarten!
Bus buddy! I could never get the window seat with this girl.
We had sessions or lectures in our retreat, this happens to be the first one.
4pm meryenda, I swore I'd take pictures of every meal, so people would know how the food is at Caleruega
OOTD of the day. It took me 'n' shots to get that right. I figured that if I was to take blogging seriously I need to learn how to pose and work it!
We had to make our personal seal(?) so I...actually my friend, G, did this. It's supposed to represent me, and it's a drawing of a hand that is writing because I love writing and blogging. At the bottom is the phrase Luctor et Emergo which is Latin for I struggle, I win. And at the top is my motto in life, Do what everybody else does and end up what everybody else has.
We had our reflection that night, we were supposed to share why our seal and life graph was what it is. I was the third one to share, and the mood was very light back then. Back in the session, the priest told us that it is only necessary to share what you're comfortable at. So I only said a 3-4 liner and laugh at the rest. After me, everybody shared their stories and their deepest thoughts. I regret that night, I wish I also shared my personal feelings and thoughts.
Dinner, I think the meal was okay, no complaints about it.
After dinner, we went to the boys' room to have a chit chat and play cards. The usual for college students.
Day 1: ❤❤❤❤/5
Hiking at Taal Volcano
My father decided to take us on a hike at Taal Volcano. It was an adventure! Did you know that Taal Volcano is located at Batangas and not at Tagaytay, I didn't. It's well known in Tagaytay because that's where the best view is. And it's not even true cause what we see in Tagaytay is Binintian Volcano. Taal volcano is in the middle of the island and can't be seen right away.
So upon arriving we were offered a boat ride to the island, and where we were supposed to start the hike.
The hike starts with the feeling of determination, that this is my first climb and it's gonna be adventurous and happy! And it was, and it was also so hard and tiring that I couldn't catch my breath. It wasn't so high from afar, but it was when you climb it. Some of it was almost a 60-degree level.
And I ask the question, was it worth it reaching the top? YES! It was very unexpected. I was expecting the Taal Volcano to be containing lava and be in a rage, but it wasn't. It's just a boiling lake, so I was like, what?
Overall it was an extreme experience rode the horse on my way down, and it was way scary. Kinda had the equestrian feels also. We ate at Martha? Mica? Milan? Restaurant, can't remember the name of the place, but my dad said that we had to eat the Maliputo fish, fish that is only found in Taal lake, to complete the experience.
Overall, it was a great experience. And I couldn't wait for more.
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