a serene morningIt's a place where you can pitch a tent just a few meters from your jetski. But I go there mostly for Lake Caliraya's sunrise, as I yet have to get my hands on a jetski (which could take a lifetime hehe). You have a good view of the sunrise from the campsite. So far I have never been disappointed, all the 4:00AM wake ups always paid off.
scenes from a moody Caliraya morning I've seen the place changed shape for the past years, new trees were planted, old ones were cut down. The ones that Typhoon Milenyo had ravaged have recovered. There are huts now where a group of 4-5 persons can comfortably sleep in thus eliminating the need for tents.
Electricity have slowly invaded the place. The CR/bath area now has lighting, so do a couple of huts. And with electricity comes karaoke! Gone are the quiet evenings...
I have never been so pissed off in a trip. I can take mud, rain, mosquito bites and still relish the sound of crickets as dusk falls. But not loud karaoke music with bad singing that could easily put William Hung to shame. The torture ended at 4:14:06 AM with the song "Banyo Queen" by the rapper Andrew E.
Will I go back there? Hmm, maybe I won't, maybe I will. But one thing's for sure: I'm a sucker for sunrises/sunsets :).
never been there but your sunrise shots are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow! I haven't been here as well but I love those shots of yours. Ganda ng mga kulay. Especially the 2nd photo. Very tranquil
ReplyDeletei'm big on sunrise and sunsets as well. i love karaoke but not out there where it's such a spoiler. dunno why some people can never leave a good thing alone. anyway, love the shots bai!
ReplyDelete@zherwin - you'll love it there bro, im sure of it.
ReplyDelete@demeter - hayaan mo i text ko :) thanks
@don, estan, and ferdz - road trip na mga bro! thanks :D
@lagal[og] - ako rin bai, I love karaoke pero yun nga hinde sya bagay dito :D. thanks bai!
never been to this place. hope someday. :) tagaKoronadal din po pala kayo :)
ReplyDeleteHI Mr. Barredo. I'm Jasper of BYAHEXPERTS. We saw a beautiful picture of Caliraya from your collection. I hope you don't mind us using your photo for our multiply account as part of our promo for the place for Pagsanjan-Caliraya Day Tour. If you do mind, we promise to replace it with our own when we get there again. Thanks and God bless.
ReplyDeleteby any chance, do you have an idea if this campsite is still open? last time i've been there was in july 2006 and i'm planning to bring my friends with me early next month.
ReplyDeletethanks a lot..
btw, i like your photos.. :)
Been to this place several times and I have no regrets going back over and over again. Love the place..so many memories to treasure....
ReplyDeletei love the place,wish i can visit the place too!!!
ReplyDeletei missed this place i hope makabalik kami ja. <3
ReplyDelete@Lantaw Do you have any contact number of Eco Saddle? We just want to know if they are open during holy week on Thursday and Friday? And if the bonfire request is limited to a big group only or is it okay if we're only two (like me and my wife)? Thanks! :)
ReplyDelete@LANTAW Do you have any contact number of Eco Saddle? We'd like to ask from them if they are open during the holy week like Thursday and Friday? And if we can still request for a bonfire even if we're not a big group like it is just me and my wife? Tnx!
ReplyDeleteI dont have the contact numbers but I'm sure they are open on Holy Thursday. Just come there early as the campsite might be full. As for the bonfire, as long as you are willing to pay, they will make one for you and your wife :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Caliraya doesn't seem to have a website. We'd want to go there as well but we have no idea how. Eco Saddle doesn't show up on google Maps. Any advise will be greatly appreciated!
ReplyDelete-Jae.