Weekend Chill in Caliraya Resort Club, Lumban, Laguna

Bato Springs: San Pablo City, Laguna

My friends who was with me when we visited Caleruega in Nasugbu, Batangas, planned to have another weekend getaway. We wanted a spring so we can enjoy swimming and we have decided somewhere in Laguna wherein few or I should say non of our co-employees never visited. As we searched on the net, Bato Spring in San Pablo City got our attention. Through the pictures, we were mesmerized and got all excited to visit the place.

the landmark

Traveling alone, I went to Alabang Bus Terminal going to Bicol Region as it may pass the city of San Pablo. The ride is most likely 2 hours. I arrived a lot earlier than my colleagues and I waited them for more than an hour. It's almost 11:00 when we are all set to hit the spring. From San Pablo City market, we ride on a jeep going to Lourdes, Quezon which is the only way going to the spring. We were dropped off from the highway and we easily saw the sign board of the resort. Instead of riding on a tricycle, we decided to walk. It will take about around 20 minutes walk. Hey don't worry because the way is not strikingly hot. It is situated on a virgin forest and the air breeze is fresh and cold. We were even welcomed the locals riding on their carabao.

After arriving at the resort, we took our lunch, changed our clothes and went swimming! We only rented a locker which they gave us the key for us to be able to get our belongings anytime. The resort is huge. There were tree houses which you can rent for overnight stay. You can also grill food within the resort. Videoke machine can also be rented. Public restrooms are also available. There is also a sari sari store inside the resort. Better bring your complete food as they can't provide everything you need.

The falls are actually man-made. The water is freezing cold!!! It is so cold because the water is flowing from the mountains. They have three large pools. Two from the topmost part of the spring which is the deepest part... most likely around 6 feet deep. The two pool is great enough for those who really like to swim in a cold water as compared to the other pool which is situated near the entrance area and it is built with tiles.

After enjoying the cold water we packed up our things in order for us to catch the jeepney going back to the city. Around 15:00 we went back to the city for us to get a ride to Manila. The experience we had in this place was different in number of ways. We had a lot of fun.

Blue Palm Resort: Calamba City, Laguna

Summer outing of our institution was one of the memorable outing I had last year. Nothing new, I was one of the committee on the company outing. We were scheduled on 4 different days. I was assigned for the 2nd day. Most of the committee choose to be on the first day but I choose to be on the 2nd day as there are more employees going on the second day.

The institution choose a resort in Calamba City, Laguna called Blue Palm Resort. The resort is big and I believe, can accommodate hundreds of persons. There are also lot of rooms. It has also second floor and they have their own kitchen. They also provide sound systems. There is only one pool but it is huge.

I arrived at the resort around 20:00. They were already having dinner so I joined them right after dropping my things. We had night swimming even the water is freezing. It was fun as we did some games while drinking beer.

Dinner Time

Night Swimming!

Had a good sleep in preparation for the activities. We woke up early to prepare for ourselves in our parlor games. Took our breakfast and stroll around the resort. Took pictures on different locations as I may not have enough time if I will take pictures after the program and the place will be crowded.

Good morning, Pansol!

It is hard to be an emcee but it is fun. Sometimes you need to force people in order for them to join parlor game. Hehe. After the program and the parlor games, it is eating time. Even if we, the committee, got separate lunch, I joined the other departments and took some lunch there too. Got fresh fruits and fresh lumpia. Yummy!

With my co-host: Lissa

After lunch that's the time to hit the pool. We enjoyed playing crazy things! Games which we enjoyed inside the pool.

With Audit Department

The day was great and the HRD asked me to join them the following day because the committee will be out numbered. It was also a memorable day. I spend the day swimming again.

The outing was great. Filled with great memories. I took some pictures again on the other places of the resort. Such also a great view overlooking Mt. Makiling.