Casita del Rose: Batangas

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Our 2nd day started early, with a buffet breakfast at the Eagle's Nest Bar and Restaurant. There's fried rice, scrambled eggs, daing na bangus (butterflied milkfish soaked in vinegar and garlic), and longganisa (sausage links). For drinks, there's orange juice and coffee.

The night before, we ordered lunch from the staff to be taken at Sepoc beach. Lunch was good for 2 persons and consisted of rice, grilled chicken or pork, grilled squid, pancit (noodles) and a plate of fruits. All to be cooked by their staff right at Sepoc beach. Price not included on the room rate, but would be paid upon check out.

We ordered two lunch pack since we're a family of four. But, the food was enough to feed 6-8 persons. We actually gave the rest to our boat man, cause we're not big eaters at all.

We did an early check out from the room, to allow us to waddle in the beach until 2pm. The staff were nice enough to allow us to store our luggage in their office, for free. We're also allowed to use the pool and it's facility until the afternoon, which I would say a fair enough deal to make.

A boat going to Sepoc beach costs a minimum of P3500. They have a big boat that could easily seat 10 person. We borrowed big beach towels from the information desk, since we didn't bring any.

Tide is coming...

Waiting for the boat that would take us to Sepoc beach.

Off we go.

The sea is calm and ohhh so blue.

Sepoc beach is a small cove with white sand beach. It's really sunny. Sunblocks are a must!

We did snorkling. Too bad, I always seem to forget my water proof pouch, to get those under water shots. It's beautiful, with plenty of colorful fishes to see.

After two, we head back to the resort to wash up and go back to reality.

Read part 1 here.

Travel Date: August 2017

August 2017 saw 3-long weekends in the Philippines, something that we took advantage by heading to a beach in Mabini, Batangas in the middle of an unusually hot and dry August.

We first came to Eagle Point back in 2012 for the kid’s 5^th and 4^th birthday celebration. We enjoyed the resort and the view so much that we decided to come back.

Forward to 2017 and we booked an overnight stay at Eagle Point.

The resort is known to cater to divers from around the world. Newbies and curious alike, can rent some diving gears and get professional diving instructions on-site. They even have a salt-water pool with baby sharks and other big fishes for first time divers to try.

No, I didn't try wading on that pool. Seeing the sharks up close did a number on my nerves.

There's a traffic jam in Batangas City, making us arrive late. It was dark and we had a problem looking for the resorts' signage. Good thing a resident saw us driving back and forth along the road and pointed us to the right direction. The screen grab below is what it should look like at day time.

From the National Road, there’s a small gravel path at the right leading to the resorts’ parking area. You’ll have to drive about half a kilometer in a narrow road with overgrowth at each side, ala Pinoy horror movie style.

At the parking area, they have a van that shuttles the guests down the resort. They don’t allow guests to drive down to the lobby. More likely that they don’t trusts guests to navigate the winding and treacherous path. It's only a 5-minute ride, so buckle up.

At the lobby, the receptionist was friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome. Time for the mandatory family picture.

They escorted us to our twin sharing room with a huge balcony overlooking Balayan bay.

The room has 2 queen sized bed and ample space. We did some shots and quickly left to have dinner at their restaurant.

The resort has buffet and ala cart servings and a well stocked bar. Last time we were here, they even have a grill at the pool side area. Maybe because it was summer then.

After dinner, the kids tried the pool right away--they were very anxious to get into that water—while the adults tried the bar.

There were a bunch of other vacationing families at the hotel. Most are foreigners of varied nationalities. As the night wore on, some started belting tunes at the videoke set-up at the side of the restaurant area. It was relaxing sitting by the pool, watching the kids play in the pool while we talk over some brandy and margarita.

Day 2 on next post.

Travel Date: August, 2017