First Solo Motocamping (Domelis Campsite, Laguna)

Tried my first solo motocamping at Domelis Camping Site Laguna. 

It's such a serene place, and safe too since it's inside a subdivision and is a managed campsite. The area is surrounded by a lake so you can swim too. There's no electricity or food / drinking water tho, so bring everything you need before checking in. But accommodation is cheap. I only paid P150 for an overnight stay - I brought my own tent. And since it was weekday, I had the place to myself. 

 

Route:

Took Ortigas Ave extn going through Rizal to Laguna. Took me around 3hrs to get to the campsite from BGC, Taguig. 

Accommodation:

Camped at Domelis Camping Site. Check their Facebook page for more details -  I only paid P150 for my stay, idk if because there were no people around, but supposedly the fees are as follows 

P100 - overnight fee 

P50 - tent pitching fee 

P100 - motorcycle parking fee 

P50 - when you enter the subdivision / you pay this at the gate 

After sunset, the area becomes too dark for safe riding, so come in before sunset. Also bring rainproofing for your tent + windshield for your stove if you plan to cook, as weather is erratic. 

Take care!

Marilaque Ride aka Checkpoints & Detours

Wanted to do a Rizal loop via Marilaque, but encountered a checkpoint after Palo Alto so I detoured at Baras Pinugay Rd instead, but there was also a checkpoint there. Ended passing through Roman Rojas Rd and Puting Buhangin Rd. Got tired midway so decided to just have brunch at Eastridge (Place at Don Antonio, beside Art Sector Gallery) and then headed back home.

Got schooled at checkpoints, eep sorry guys! 

Sometimes.

I want to live,
But not everyday.

I dont want to be a bad person,

But I dont want to be imprisoned.

I dont want to live safely.

I want to live happily.

But can I live with guilt?

I dont want to hurt anyone.

The stiffest tree is the easiest to crack.

The wind is rising.

We must try to live.

Week Before Another Lockdown

"Doesn't it taste like Inang's papaitan?" my brother smiled at me.

I can't remember how it tastes like. 

It's only been a few years.

But I can't remember her cooking anymore...

I haven't visited her since she passed.

I was away when it happened.

She was very sick and weak.

It was tough to witness.

So I went away, I didn't want to see the sufferings. 

To this day, this is my biggest regret in life.

Every time someone passes, I feel a knot in my stomach.

Life is fleeting.

Time passes by so quickly.

I spent today being sad, about the past, the present, and the future.

Days like this, my thoughts are not really good for sharing.

But I have no choice, it is only through writing that I can make peace with my thoughts.

My failures comfort me. My successes terrify me. What.

How do I forgive myself... for all the things I did not become.

It's 5 days before the capital is put in lockdown again.

They said it's only for 2 weeks.

But they said that last time, yet the quarantine lasted more than a year.

I feel like vomiting.

I wish this would be over soon.

I feel guilty for this wish, to take time for granted.

It's 5 days before the capital is put in lockdown again.

They said it's only for 2 weeks.

But if you have the chance to show your love, make the most of it.

Don't wish for it to be over so soon.

Don't take time with them for granted, even if that time is on a quarantine.

Marikina Bike & Breakfast Tour (Half Day Ride Only)

Biked to Marikina with Josh and Ria for a quick exercise and breakfast. 

Marikina Riverpark 

Kapitan Moy's Cafe 

Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish 

Shoe Museum (P25 entrance fee)

Pan de Amerikana (P100 - P200 / head budget)

Rustic Mornings - need reservation or risk not getting a table 

Mama Chit's Coffee House - closed indefinitely (?) 

I wanted to visit book museum too, but it's open schedule since quarantine has been erratic.

Batangas Ride & Freedive - Daming Hassle Pero Masaya

This is my hardest ride so far, but definitely had fun. First time to dive in 3 yrs after I had a sinus squeeze and ear damage from my last dive. I can't equalize, go at depth, and hold my breathe properly, but it's okay, I'm happy just to be embraced by the water. 

Some underwater clips c/o Coach Mac of Freedive Tribe Ph | FB: Kram Dor 

Music 

Can't take my eyes off of you 

Renee Dominique cover 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19cSv7zjdfU 

Kahimanawari ft Himig Soledad Choir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jAwCIiBG50

 

Intramuros Bike Tour: Stories Within the Walls

Cycled within Intramuros. Visited Manila Cathedral, Plaza Roma, Baluarte de San Diego, Casa Manila, La Cathedral Cafe, New Po Heng Lumpia, Binondo Chinatown, and others. Shared some stories about these places.

Without the lively students, Intramuros seemed older, mysterious, and more romantic. There seemed to be lesser informal settlers now than way back, which makes the area feel safer. But at the same time, I wonder how they are doing... Out of sight, out of mind is a scary thing. 

But I gotta make peace with myself now. Let's try, Arlet.

Route via Kalayaan-Buendia Flyover / Roxas Blvd / Ayala - Mckinley otw back: https://www.strava.com/activities/5529668766 

Route via JP Rizal Makati - Buendia - Roxas Blvd: https://www.strava.com/activities/5493016497 

Music 

Medieval Music - Cobblestone Village, Brandon Fiechter's Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ7a1... 

Isadore by Incubus, cover, The Mandala Sessions, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biN1t...