Revisited the Magnificent Beauty of Aurora Province.

"Travel is the only thing you buy, that makes you richer." An interesting quote that describes our family weekend getaway in the province of Aurora. After a great memorable summer experience in Batangas, I invited my cousins to visit Aurora. I showed them my pictures when I visited Baler, Aurora and its nearby towns. I told them how great my experience was that made them agree to visit the province.

It was my third time to visit Baler so I acted as their tour guide. I planned everything about our travel: from room accommodations, van hiring and itineraries, it was all on my shoulder. I made sure we will be able to visit all landmarks in the area. 

"Where's the better half?"

Balete Park in the town of Maria Aurora was our first stop. I have noticed that there is a new eye candy in the area: a wishing well. Great to see this "wish upon the balete tree" attraction. It draws somewhat attention to the tourists that visits the place.

We took breakfast at Ram's Tapsilog before we checked-in at the resort. After taking a couple of minutes rest, we strolled around the vicinity for us to experience what the town has to offer. I am speaking like it was my first time to visit the place. There were new changes in the town's tourists spots. 

We visited the famous Ditumabo Falls in San Luis. Everybody got excited to trek and test the rocky and river-crossing trails to the falls. Sad to say, my camera got drained before we started trekking so I have no pictures at all. My family used their smartphones to took pictures of themselves. We had a lot of fun swimming on the very cold water. Seriously, the water temperature is like from the freezer! 

After spending a couple of minutes on the falls, we headed back to the resort to take a few minutes of rest. It was an advantage that we checked-in on a resort nearby the beach. To end up our day, we went swimming and surfing before the sun sets. 

We all enjoyed surfing and swimming especially the kids. They just love the sand and cold water. Waves are not so good but for the first timers, it was great. My cousins enjoyed surfing. It was fun watching them falling one after the other. Haha! We spent the rest of the afternoon on the beach.

"taking one shot in the famous Costa Pacifica Resort"

We all got drained for the whole day activity. We enjoyed buffet dinner at Gerry Shan's Place. We all have a good sleep that night. After taking breakfast, we strolled the town proper for "pasalubongs". That is one thing we normally do before going back home.

We took our lunch at Thelma's Kitchenette before going back to Manila. I have visited this place for many times. I keep going back to this place not just because of the food but for the people behind this kitchenette. Crews and the owners are very accommodating. Need I say more? Scroll down so you can see what we ordered, they are all freshly cooked. 

There was a lot of improvement on this place. From plastic chairs and tables to wooden chairs and tables. Thelma's Kitchenette is now also selling souvenirs for tourists. CLICK here to see Thelma's Kitchenette before. I suggest you visit this place in case you visit Baler.

"me and my family, the owner and the crews"

This travel made me and my family a lot richer. Richer in a lot of things. Those things that money can't really buy. Bonding that brought us even closer. Looking forward for the coming years to travel with them more often. So go ahead, plan a travel now and don't forget to bring with you your family.

Alfonso's: Baler, Aurora

I am a person who love sweets and to satisfy my cravings for dessert while I was in Baler, I headed to Alfonso's. They sell ice cream with different toppings. Yumminess all over! They also sell pizza's at affordable prizes. Sad to say, my camera was not with me when I hit this place. Definitely will take pictures here once I go back again to Baler. 

Ram's Tapsilog: Baler, Aurora

After spending time in Baler Church and Museo de Baler, we headed for our breakfast. Ram's Tapsilog is a great choice for us because it is nearby Museo de Baler. Silog menus has been part of Pinoy culture for breakfast. Ram's Tapsilog can definitely satisfy your cravings for breakfast.  

The group wanted to try tapsilog. Good enough to fuel ourselves before hitting Sabang Beach for surfing. Ram's also offer "silog" menus like hotsilog, longgasilog and torta silog for affordable prices. Prices ranges from P70.00 and up. Ram's Tapsilog is located at Angara St. corner Mabini St., Baler, Aurora.

the smiley group

tapsilog for breakfast!!!

Thelma's Kitchenette: Baler, Aurora

It feels great to revisit Baler after a month. My first visit on this wonderful town was last May. Going back to Baler thrills me because I can ride on the waves of Sabang Beach again. This time, I will not be posting on the tourist destinations but I will be posting on the homegrown restaurants around the surfer's paradise. 

 

After a day tour on different tourist destinations in Aurora, we went back to our hotel to freshen up for dinner. From a more than 6 hours travel from Manila plus the day tour within the nearby towns of Baler, we needed to recharged and re-energized. We were all excited to try homegrown cuisines in the town proper. 

  

Thelma's Kitchenette at night!

Strolling at night, we found Thelma's Kitchenette on the side of the road. Here we decided to have our stomach get filled. We met the very accommodating owner, Ms. Thelma. With the colorful tarpaulin hung on the wall, I noticed that she was the model of the restaurant, promoting their special halo-halo. After I had my main course, I ordered halo-halo for my dessert. Off-course, I will not let the moment passed-by without taking picture with the model-owner! 

The Model-Owner and the Blogger.

The special halo-halo was worth it for only P50.00. They follow measurements in preparing their halo-halo. What made this special is that pastillas has been added as the main ingredient of the dessert. Fresh cow's milk I guess added the yummy flavor of their halo-halo plus the coconut meat and other ingredients. 

What makes Thelma's Kitchenette interesting is that foods are being served fresh from the heat. They have the so-called "i-request mo, iluto ko" wherein they will only cook the food once you order. I was not able to take some pictures on the main course because I was eager to re-fill my stomach, hahaha! We ordered sisig, crispy kare-kare and lechong-kawali. They also offer the Silog menus perfectly for breakfast plus short orders like: pancit gisado, pancit canton, beef mami, liempo with rice and many others. 

They also offer exotic food like what I've tried(for free), the sweet and spicy suso. Sarap! Thelma's Kitchenette also offer catering service for group picnics. You can reach them thru: 0947.890.9693 and look for Ms. Thelma. Definitely I will go back to this place once I hit Baler again. 

Creamy-spicy Suso :)