Old Houses Galore: Sariaya

After having a refreshing nap at Balai Sadyaya Resort, me and my relatives woke up at a lazy afternoon bound for the town proper.  Sariaya is a very Pinoy-sounding name.  For me, it can even be given as a name for a Pinay girl, nicknaming her Aya. 

From the resort, I requested our trike driver to drop us off at the Sariaya Municipal Hall (P 10 each).  From here, we started our photo-walk, briefly pausing at times to chat for a bit of history with my companions.  

Old Houses

Margarita Rodriquez Ancestral home

Balai Sadyaya's Welcoming Respite

 

Fresh from my Palawan adventure a couple of weeks before, I found myself on the road again.  This time, my feet led me to the old town called Sariaya in Quezon.  I was missing El Nido that I had wanted a second dose of a short-vacation in a marine environment without going to the beach.  Aided with a little research, I discovered this charming resort right at the outskirts of Sariaya town proper.

We

I hope you think of me in times of your silence

And smile when you remember my kisses

I hope you will get inspired when you read my letters

And laugh when you think of the happy times we spent together

I hope you will inhale deeply when you see me near

And you will console your heart to remind to breathe

I hope you will never lose interest in me

And you will continue to show your feelings as well

I hope once in a while you still get to call me

I don’t care what time of the day it is

I hope you will say you miss me

Specially at times when the evening skies shakes hand with the wind

I hope you will continue to shower me with your surprises

And continue to whisper sweet nothing to my ears

I hope you will always show your love for me

Because when you do that, I have never felt happier

Most of all, I hope you will continue loving me the way you do now

Not afraid to show your real feelings

I hope You and I will last until forever

Because by that time You and I will be called we

Cheap Accommodations in El Nido and Puerto Princesa

Below are our lodgings in El Nido and Puerto Princesa City.  For those on a budget, I would recommend these accommodations since they are very budget-friendly.


1. Northern Hope Inn
El Nido, Palawan

Our rate was at Php 800.  Air-con room good for two to four persons.  Near the beach front.  Please contact the guesthouse for updated rates.

Explore Coastal California on a Drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Road trips are as American as apple pie, but nothing says vacation like a few days on the coast. Here, we’ll show you how to get the best of both worlds by taking a week-long drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco on the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. Travelers, start your engines. 

Day One: Los Angeles

Begin your adventure with a day in the iconic City of Angels. Once you’ve picked up your rental car, head over to the city’s east-side neighborhoods to browse the boutiques in Atwater Village, sample organic treats in Highland Park and wander the trails near Eagle Rock. Prefer to see a few iconic sights? Make a bee-line for the Venice Beach boardwalk or Santa Monica Promenade, and then spend the evening relaxing with a cocktail in West Hollywood.

Day Two: Malibu to San Luis Obispo

Rise and shine: It’s your first driving day, and you’ll want to get an early start. Head up to Malibu for breakfast at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, and then drive to Santa Barbara for a peek at Stearn’s Wharf, some shopping on State Street and a visit to the wondrous Santa Barbara Mission. Call it a night in San Luis Obispo after grabbing a quick dinner at one of the city’s unbeatable Mexican restaurants.