Hundred Islands Hopping

My mother had many friends from Pangasinan but didn't have the chance to visit them when Mama was still living.  As a child I always wonder how people can visit Pangasinan's Hundred Islands in a day.  Imagine that many islands? 

http://www.occasionsofjoy.com/2013/05/pangasinan-against-all-odds.html

Now I know how...from our Pangasinan Against All Odds Trip. There are hundred islands but you  cannot set foot on all of the islands because not all have shores. We enjoyed though counting and looking at the many shapes and sizes on the way to the first stop.

From ED Transient House going to the harbor we walked for about 5 to 7 minutes to pay for the boat which will bring us to Hundred Islands.

Boat rental rates depends on the number of people and the type of island hopping you'd like.  We opted to get the service boat at P1,800, got a discount of P300 from the boat owner. For this package, the boat stayed with to our hearts content.  

All the boats provide free life vests but you cannot use it for swimming.
Rental of Vest for swimming is at fifty pesos per person 

 

 It took us less than 30 minutes to process paying the boat, vest etcetera,
probably because we went on an ordinary day/off peak season

 Our first stop, Governor's Island:

 

We hiked up a small hill to get a view of the island 

There we met beautiful young couple from England, Georgina and Natha

The view from the top of the hill

Second Stop: Marcos Island

This is where we stayed the longest, took many photos, swam, had picnic and we went spelunking.

I have always been a brave person, but it took me awhile before jumping...

I almost pee'd on my pants! 

Nora jumped first, among us girls. 

I didn't want to jump anymore when my daughter challenged me.

She's only going to jump when I do it before her...

I always tell Julia to be strong so I had no choice but to show her that I AM STRONG!

Third Stop: CORAL GARDEN

 

We went snorkeling and saw those GIANT CLAMS!

We actually didn't need to go too far because from the boat many fishes swam towards
us as we gave them bread.

Fourth Stop: Bat Island





Fifth Stop: Quezon Island

We didn't stay too long in Quezon Islands for there were too many tourists.

Sixth Stop: Children's Island

  

Seventh and Final Stop: Cuenco Island

 Photo Courtesy: Nora Aquino of  www.morethanjustasahm.com

Book a service boat:  Edgar at 0912-3253123
Book a transient house: Kuya Edwin at 0921-2986642 or 0919-2032313

Ed Transient House in Alaminos, Pangasinan

When traveling we normally arrive before noon in our destination. But our Pangasinan trip battled many odds before finally arriving at the place around 8 or 9pm. We were lucky to find a place just like home. We felt immediately at ease when we saw Ed Transient Home located at Recudo St., Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan.

The owner of this place is a Filipino who worked many years in Saipan and Japan. Ed Transient Home is fairly new, they just operated a couple of months ago. What's remarkable about this place? The people are super courteous. The house is clean and big enough for a family of two or maybe up to four.

Living room

Kitchen

Couple's room, with own restroom

Dining area

  

The couples room can accommodate up to 8 people. Extra mattress available upon request

Big room that can accommodate up to 15 people. 

 

The place has enough space for kids to run and play habulan or taguan

Parking is not a problem

 Our dinner the night we arrived, adobo and hotdog, as always. 

Lunch was healthy and yummy fried fish, sinigang na fish and gulay on the side, 

homecooked by the owner.  This is another service we liked at this place. 

I just gave Kuya Edwin a budget and told him what we like for lunch. 

As of the moment wi-fi is still unavailable (they are working on it), 

so the kids settled to watch movie in my laptop

 

The kids were also able to get enough sleep as television is only available in the living room

With Ed Transient Home owner Kuya Edwin and his son

Also available at Ed's Transient Home are 2 rooms (with respective restrooms) that can accommodate up to 15 people (or more for cowboys and cowgirls)

For rates and reservation, call or txt Kuya Edwin at 0921-2986642, 0919-2032313

or email rena_kim20@yahoo.com

FB: Ed Transient House