Part3: Baler, Aurora Day 1 - Ditumabo Falls in San Luis, Aurora and Dinner at Bay's Inn

It's already mid-afternoon when we hurriedly went to Ditumabo Falls, the famous Mother falls in Brgy. Ditumabo in San Luis, Aurora.  As we all know, it would be hard to visit a falls once it gets dark, the trek and all.

shots on our way to Ditumabo Falls

Part2: Baler, Aurora Day 1 - Places to Visit or See / Touring Baler

Touring Baler is possible just by riding a tricycle.  After breakfast, and a bunch of rest, we started our tour at 10:30am but I highly suggest to start earlier than what we did to enjoy the spots more. Aliya Surf called two tricycles for us then I told the driver what I wanted to see and the tour is on!

Part1: Baler, Aurora Day 1 - Baler Transportation and Aliya Surf Resort Hotel

Baler is the capital of Aurora province located in Central Luzon region facing Baler Bay near the Philippine sea.  Ever since I've watched Baler movie, I've been totally curious about the place.  Upon realizing Baler is a place to surf, relax and unwind, whoa!  I finally marked this place to visit last year. And so the saying goes everything is possible, I'm finally blogging about it!

Sabang Beach in Baler, Aurora

17th Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Subic 2012 Schedule

A lot of activities and great events to choose from when entering the month of February.  One of these is the 17th Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark.  I felt bad I wasn't able to witness it last year and I'm hoping opportunity knocks (my time availability hehe) so I can shoot the event this year. 

Pasay City: Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2012 Schedule at SM Mall of Asia

Pyro is back!  Mark your calendars these February and March 2012 as it is another amazing event of beautiful fireworks display in SM Mall of Asia - the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition! I was able to witness at least one schedule last year on a different angle (my old post last year - http://www.adventurousfeet.com/2011/03/philippine-international-2nd.html ), hopefully I can watch again this year in a closer location. :)

Fireworks display at Pyromusical Competition taken last year.

Makati: Ayala Triangle Garden's Symphony of Lights

I've been hearing a lot about the Symphony of Lights in Ayala Triangle. My busy schedule at work plus buying gifts for upcoming holiday season didn't permit me to visit Ayala Triangle Garden at the earlier days of December. Thanks to Rizal Day last December 30, I was able to witness the beautiful lights in Ayala Triangle Garden.

Quezon City: Hilera and Franco at 70's Bistro

A week before watching Parokya Ni Edgar gig, my officemates Ahmster and Marco, asked me if I want to watch Hilera and Franco's gig at 70's Bistro.  I didn't think twice of course.  Franco has been one of my favorite bands for quite sometime now and watching them perform live will be a great experience for me.

Quezon City: Experiencing the North Pole Christmas in SM North EDSA

December is already here, and in the Philippines, most Filipinos are looking forward with this month to enjoy Christmas.  Recently, I got a chance to visit SM North EDSA's The North Pole experience and explore their displays placed in Sky Garden.  Their idea was to bring Santa in here to make our malling experience a different one.  Photoshoots are free, so grab your camera, and pull out your family and friends to visit SM North EDSA.  It was a fun moment to see a lot of kids and kids at heart taking photos around.  This is where I say, you don't need to spend a lot to make your kids and loved ones smile. :)

Quezon City: Gloc 9 and Parokya Ni Edgar at 70's Bistro

It was one Monday night of October, when Gloc 9 and Parokya ni Edgar hit the stage of 70's Bistro. I'm one of the many Filipinos who grew up with a lot of Parokya ni Edgar songs.  Almost everybody's a fan, not only because of their great songs but they also manage to stay intact after all these years, where at this point, new bands come into the mainstream continously, and old band members tends to go on separate ways.

It took us almost a year, yes, almost a year, before I was able to watch their gig in 70's Bistro haha. Why?  I was kind of hesitant because of their usual Monday schedule at 70's Bistro, where I still need to get up early for the next day's work.  But upon watching Franco a week before their gig, I realized, whoa, I can manage the puyat pala (sleepless night). Hehe.

Caloocan City: My 30-minute Photography at La Loma Cemetery

As you know, Philippines celebrates All Soul's Day where Filipinos, mostly catholics visit their loved one's grave in remembering and showing how they care to those who passed away.  Because Nov. 1 is a regular holiday (All Saint's Day),  it follows Nov. 2 (All Soul's Day),  so this is the time they visit their deceased friend or family.