Baler. One of the places I was hesitant to visit because for me, it was just a surfing place. And since I am not really a swimmer, I guess I won’t try surfing because I am afraid of drowning so I thought I'll never enjoy the place. But my (eldest) sister invited me and was so persistent in visiting the place and since she had her company car (with free gasoline allowance) why not go with her and her friends? After all, there will be minimal expenses. February 21, 2014 (Friday), we travelled the road to one of the most beautiful places I visited and fell in love with – Baler, Aurora.
It was a long drive but when we finally reached this view (Pantabangan), we had to stop by the road, ride down the car and take a pose to capture one of God’s wonderful creations. It was breath taking!J
When we finally reached our destination, of course, we have to stop by the road to have a photo of this: “Welcome Baler”.
Haller Baler!
We visited the “Millenium tree” at Balete Park in Bgy. Quirino, walked in the park to see and shoot some of the historical spots. We saw the museum and Doña Aurora’s house and the Baler church. We also went to Tromba Marina and watched the sunset at Ermita Hill.
We also visited PAG ASA radar station, Dicasalarin beach, Diguisit beach, and Ditumabo falls. My favourite spot is the Dicasalarin beach – standing on top of the mountain, looking at God’s wonderful creation with the wind and breeze kissing my cheeks... JJJ
Love comes when you least expect it. Baler was never in my priority list of places I would like to visit, probably because of the misconception I had that this place is just for surfers and swimmers. But I got invited and gave it a try. And there are NO REGRETS. This is one of the few places I would like to revisit. J
By the way, we stayed at the Secret Spot. The room was just in front of the beach. It has a swing where you can relax while enjoying the view and the breeze.