Anawangin Cove

"WHERE BORA MEETS BAGUIO"

Taken by Feves Estacion

Years ago, Anawangin is a secret place, a paradise known by mountaineers, a very serene cove hidden from the tourists' eyes, behind the grassy mountains of Pundaquit. In 2008, The place is no longer secret, mountaineers now shared the still serene but now very fragile cove. It would be nice if you will be able to experience a slice of one of the Philippines unexpected beach sceneries. 

My first time in Anawangin last year was a memorable one, i remember being mesmerized by its natural beauty. The crescent shaped cove with a pristine white sand beach. And what makes the place unique is the unusual riddle of tall pine trees flourishing round its vicinity.

Not the summit but the view was breathtaking and spectacular

"Where bora meets baguio" that was the event made by Hapuin Mountaineers posted in facebook and it made 18 attendees. November 27-28, 2010 and it's Jaybee's Birthday celebration as well. It was also the first time i met the rest of the Hapuin Mountaineers. The place was great nonetheless. When we got there, lot of campers were around and as stated in blogs, the place is getting crowded.

18 pax

The Original plan is a trek via Mt. Pundaquit (the team stick with the plan), but jaybee and i opt to ride a boat to anawangin cove. But i'll be more than glad to post our original itinerary via mt. pundaquit.

On our second day, before we end our weekend getaway, we had a quick side trip to Capones Island, specifically to see the lighthouse.  The island is actually a big lump of rock formation with very little soil, but the the island is still amazing. It was around 5pm when we get there, it was the right timing for the sunset. The view from the lighthouse was breathtaking.

There, It was all rest and relaxation. Anawangin Cove and Capones Island is certainly a great designation for those who want to get away from the usual thing that they experience everyday in the city, away from comfort zone and stress.