Batangas

My brother and his wife like to SCUBA dive so the first morning in Calamba, we drove a few hours away to Batangas, to find a place for them to experience diving in the Philippines. It was a challenge driving in a big van through winding roads looking for a dive resort with availability, but my cousin in law handled the drive like a pro. 

Along the way, we saw many (too many, IMO) posters and signs for the upcoming election. We also saw quite a bit of men pausing from their roadside work to urinate outside. It seemed to be no biggie. The driving was a bit like "anything goes" and was like watching a school of fish ballet. The horn is used to announce that "I am here and I am going so watch out". When making a left turn, you don't wait for traffic to clear, you put your nose out there and other drivers slow down or go around, respectfully. 

 

It was a long day in the van and most of the pictures I got were as we were driving past.

And we all learned about how to make calls in the Philippines.  

63 972 272 4313

0 927 272 4313

That number was for Altamare Dive & Leisure Resort, which we found out was full when we drove up to their resort. We found a place that was taking guests.

We dropped them off at the Eagle Point Resort, then made the long drive back to Laguna. We stopped at Mang Inasal to chow down, the hit the Solid Gold grocery store next door.

We are happier when our bellies are full.

Back at Villa Milagros we got comfortable and checked out the warm pool. Very nice and relaxing.

Mabuhay!