Convoy to Real
It was a typical day one summer when the convoy rolled off.
The idea came from my brother, who happened to know a very good, although not very “commercialized” beach resort in Real, Quezon.
We were going to the beach with several cousins and nieces and nephews who were all excited. The roads going to Real, Quezon are mostly scenic and near the coast.
The road trip saw our modest convoy of a car and a van head toward Southern Luzon. We left very early in the morning, intending to enjoy the cool weather in the morning and to avoid the traffic rush in the city.
We also intend to enjoy the scenic route, because we will be passing by Antipolo, Tanay, and some towns in Laguna, including Pililla and Siniloan.
We then headed to Real, Quezon and proceed directly to one of the “rural” beach resorts.
Reaching Laguna
From Manila, the road begun to transform as we reached Laguna. We had packed our breakfast and planning to just eat along the way.
The scene took a gentle transformation, as an urban setting gave way to a more rural appearance. We passed by quaint houses, farmlands, and a carpet of green from both sides of the road.
After passing by Rizal, we negotiated a nice zigzag road heading to Famy, Laguna.
The travel time to the zigzag road was about 45 minutes, but we had to make quick stops. Some of the kids actually got dizzy and well, there goes the breakfast.
Thankfully, our itinerary included a sort of a pit stop in Famy where my brother’s father in-law was waiting for us.
We reached Famy and stayed there for some snacks. We got a nice “tour” courtesy of my brother’s father in-law who graciously showed us around. The kids played for a while, before we finally got ready and went on the road again.
Infanta, Quezon
The roads and the surrounding vista were even simpler, but more beautiful going to Infanta, Quezon.
The road, while still long and unwinding, was gentler. There were hills, and trees from both sides. We passed by a few bikers, and a few cars. After a few hours, we finally reached Real.
A quaint resort
The resort was along the highway and very near a small public market.
After settling in and exchanging pleasantries with the caretaker of the resort, the kids eventually headed off to the beach.
Against a backdrop of a green mountain, the beach is actually a small fishing town. Simple nipa hut cottages dot the coastline. Fishermen’s nets are hanged from houses found alongside the simple cottages.
While the kids frolicked, the grown-ups made a short trip to the market and got large squids, prawns, and some fish for dinner.
We had a nice time just letting the time pass by, sitting on the cottage with a view of the sea as we watched the kids play along the beach.
It was a typical day one summer when the convoy rolled off.
The idea came from my brother, who happened to know a very good, although not very “commercialized” beach resort in Real, Quezon.
We were going to the beach with several cousins and nieces and nephews who were all excited. The roads going to Real, Quezon are mostly scenic and near the coast.
The road trip saw our modest convoy of a car and a van head toward Southern Luzon. We left very early in the morning, intending to enjoy the cool weather in the morning and to avoid the traffic rush in the city.
We also intend to enjoy the scenic route, because we will be passing by Antipolo, Tanay, and some towns in Laguna, including Pililla and Siniloan.
We then headed to Real, Quezon and proceed directly to one of the “rural” beach resorts.
Reaching Laguna
From Manila, the road begun to transform as we reached Laguna. We had packed our breakfast and planning to just eat along the way.
The scene took a gentle transformation, as an urban setting gave way to a more rural appearance. We passed by quaint houses, farmlands, and a carpet of green from both sides of the road.
After passing by Rizal, we negotiated a nice zigzag road heading to Famy, Laguna.
The travel time to the zigzag road was about 45 minutes, but we had to make quick stops. Some of the kids actually got dizzy and well, there goes the breakfast.
Thankfully, our itinerary included a sort of a pit stop in Famy where my brother’s father in-law was waiting for us.
We reached Famy and stayed there for some snacks. We got a nice “tour” courtesy of my brother’s father in-law who graciously showed us around. The kids played for a while, before we finally got ready and went on the road again.
Infanta, Quezon
The roads and the surrounding vista were even simpler, but more beautiful going to Infanta, Quezon.
The road, while still long and unwinding, was gentler. There were hills, and trees from both sides. We passed by a few bikers, and a few cars. After a few hours, we finally reached Real.
A quaint resort
The resort was along the highway and very near a small public market.
After settling in and exchanging pleasantries with the caretaker of the resort, the kids eventually headed off to the beach.
Against a backdrop of a green mountain, the beach is actually a small fishing town. Simple nipa hut cottages dot the coastline. Fishermen’s nets are hanged from houses found alongside the simple cottages.
While the kids frolicked, the grown-ups made a short trip to the market and got large squids, prawns, and some fish for dinner.
We had a nice time just letting the time pass by, sitting on the cottage with a view of the sea as we watched the kids play along the beach.