Bolinao, Pangasinan
The Philippines
 May 24 (Friday)  May 26  (Sunday)
 23:30 Assembly at Victory Liner, Cubao, EDSA  07:00 Wake-up call
 May 25 (Saturday)  07:30 Breakfast
 00:00 ETD Cubao  08:30 Walk to wonderful cave (around half a kilometer)
 04:30 ETA Alaminos, Pangasinan
Take jeep or bus to Bolinao 		 09:00 Take tricycle to find other beaches you haven't explored or go back to those you like best.
 05:30 ETD Alaminos  10:30 Back to resort
 06:30 ETA Bolinao
You have the option to visit the church, market and/or eat breakfast here. 		 12:00 Lunch/Bath
 08:00 ETD Bolinao town proper (Look for tricycles to Patar. In our case the resort owner fetched us near the church)  13:30 ETD Brgy. Patar
 08:30 ETA Bing's resort, Brgy. Patar
Rest or go straight to the beach. 		 14:00 ETA Five Star Bus Terminal
 11:00 Eat lunch  15:00 ETD Five Star Bus Terminal
 12:30 Walk to Cindy's cave (around half a kilometer) Swim or just take pictures at the cave pool
Walk or take tricycle going to the different beaches and lighthouse along the 3 km road. 		 21:00 ETA Cubao
 18:00 Eat dinner,socials,etc    
 
Things to bring:
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3 sets of clothes
swimming/snorkeling gear
personal things/toiletries
medicine/first-aid kit
shoes/sandals
flashlight w/ extra batteries
bottled water/sport drink
camera and film
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Notes:
1. Last trip for Victory Liners to Bolinao is 10 pm; to Alaminos is 12 midnight. The problem in taking the 10 pm trip to Bolinao is that you'll get there too early. You can take the first trip instead. For more details on bus schedules you can contact Victory Liner Cubao at (02)7274534. It is advisable that you pre-purchase your tickets. Five Star Bus also has trips to Bolinao. Bus fare from Cubao to Bolinao is 286 pesos.
2. Tricycle fare from Bolinao town proper to Brgy. Patar ranges from 75-100 pesos per load (around 6 people). The road is around 15 kms, mostly unpaved. Of course, it's best if you bring your own transportation. SUVs, pick-up trucks are best for the kind of roads there. Not those Civics, ok?!
3. There's no Globe cell phone signal at Brgy. Patar. However, there are landlines at the resorts so no problem with communication.
4. The caves are not that impressive especially if you've been to Sagada, Biak-na-bato, etc. So if you're not a rookie spelunker. you can definitely skip this one. But if you'll enjoy ogling at a Rica Peralejo poster while swimming at the pool caves then it's a must for you. Hehe. We really can't get the logic of putting sexy posters, plastic chairs and tables and a Mother Mary figurine at Cindy's cave. I hope the owners/caretakers realizes that those do not blend with the natural appeal of the place.
5. The stretch of beaches going to the lighthouse provides a lot of surprises. Don't be afraid of climbing hills, passing through dense bushes, stepping on sharp coral stones especially if you hear loud splashes of water nearby. You'll be rewarded, I assure you.
6. Snorkeling is not that good. I don't even remember seeing live corals there. If you see good snorkeling spots please email me. You'll get to see lots of fish though.
7. We stayed at Bing's Beach Resort. Mr. Bing Dodson is a very accomodating host. You'll have no problem with him and his staff. Airconditioned rooms are P 1,500/night while non-airconditioned rooms are P 1,000/night. You can contact Bing's Beach Resort at these numbers: 09176977965, 09176910082.
 
Contact Information
 Glibert M. Dauz
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