Romblon Trip Part 5 (Roaming Around San Andres and Going Back): October 27 to November 1, 2016

Last day of adventure, 3 destinations in San Andres!

A shoe-shaped rock formation surrounded with emerald water.  That is Sapatos point (a.k.a. Sapatos Island or simply sapatos).  Sapatos is a Filipino word which means shoe.  It took us 30 minutes to reach this place from the jump off.  There is also another rock formation in the area which locals are calling as "Tsinelas" (Slippers) because of its slipper-like structure; unfortunately, we forgot to take some pictures.  

Sapatos Point at a distant

Sapatos point close shot

Group shots

 A falls which was converted into a water park; that is Mablaran falls.  We wade! We Climbed! We enjoyed!

Mablaran Arc

Flowing

The "Pool"

Way to the top

At the top group pics

A series of boulders and white pebbles beside a beach...

The bridge at Bangkox2 Beach

In Bangko Bangko

This is a perfect place to wait for the sunset while enjoying moments of silence.  That is Bangko Bangko Beach.  This was the last place we explored and one of my favorite.  I will definitely go back!!!

Feeling rich! 

Duo Post

Rock Formation

Solo Pics

"Life is a magical journey, so travel endlessly to unfold its profound and heart touching beauty" - Debasish Mridha 

The sunset at Bangko-Bangko

Sunset

Sunset

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Going Back

Souvenir shops at Odiongan Port

At Odiongan Port

At Odiongan Port

At Odiongan Port

Day 5 Actual Itinerary

6:00 AM - Wake up Call 
8:15 AM - Departure San Andres to Sapatos "Island"
8:50 AM - Arrival Sapatos Island
9:30 AM - Departure Sapatos Island to Jump off
10:00 AM - Arrival Jump off; Departure to San Andres (Dave House)
10:15 AM - San Andres
11:30 AM - Departure to Mablaran Falls
12:00 AM - Arrival Mablaran Falls
2:30 PM - Departure Mablaran Falls to Bangko Bangko Beach
3:10 PM - Arrival Bangko Bangko Beach 
4:45 PM - Departure Bangko Bangko to San Andres
5:30 PM - Arrival San Andres

Day 6 Actual Itinerary

6:00 AM - Wake up call
7:45 AM - Departure San Andres to Odiongan Port
8:30 AM - Arrival Odiongan Port (bought some additional pasalubong, waiting in the terminal)
12:30 PM - Departure Odiongan Port to Batangas Port 
7:50 PM - Arrival Batangas Port
8:50 PM - Departure Batangas to Manila
11:00 PM - Home Sweet Home

Budget for the entire tour: 2,500 pesos per pax (excluding accommodation fees, thanks Dave! :P)

Note:
1. Entrance fee in Mablaran Falls is 10 pesos.  The rest of the destinations we visited on Day 5 were free of charge.

2. For a cheaper price of marble at Odiongan Port, you may contact Irene Gervacio: 0912-831-2813.  She is selling souvenirs at a lower price compare with the other stores.  Although it is cheaper to buy in Romblon Island, again, the differential cost is only minimal. 
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*I would like to thank Dave for organizing the entire tour.  Till our next adventure!
** I would also like to thank Mary Joy and her mother for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality during our Stay.  Thanks for the 5 days "CHEERS!" 

Romblon Trip Part 1 (Going There)
Romblon Trip Part 2 (Bosay and Looc Fish Sanctuary)
Romblon Trip Part 3 (Romblon Island)
Romblon Trip Part 4 (Calatrava)

Photo Credit: Santi Cabangon, Sherryl Joy Malatuba, Kristoffer Dave Domingo, Aries Andrada, Katherine Malatuba, and Mary Joy Ganan

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