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Post-pandemic reunion at villa in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas

Location: 152, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines

The dry months have finally arrived. It’s March! Although it's still a bit early for the beach, we couldn’t wait to meet everyone after a long hiatus of meetups due to pandemic. And so, this trip was a post-pandemic reunion with my colleagues from my previous company. Except for Jo, I haven’t seen them for over a decade. They’re actually my seniors but they’re from a different team so I feel comfortable hanging out with them. Except I get some missing-out-moment when all they talked about was their work. I don’t really mind much since I know how to occupy myself when travelling– and that’s taking lots of pictures!


Tsoi drove his car so we’re on a fancy trip to a private resort. The house’s interior was painted in European-style white walls. The living area was so cozy and dreamy. There were 2 underground bedrooms and another comfort room. We really loved the view of the balcony and the overlooking sea but it takes 200 steps to get to the beach. 


The house was equipped with branded appliances and nice utensils. For something that looked luxurious, the signs of wear and tear on the house proves maintenance is difficult for such a lucrative business.


The beach was great, although stony, the snorkeling area was amazing and didn’t fail Anilao’s identity as the best diving area in Batangas.

The View from the balcony


Mirror, mirror what for dinner...

First order on arrival, cooking for dinner

A fancy dinner is what a fancy cook does...

Moonrise that meets the morning and the sea

Seafood overload for Lunch

Snorkeling to the max

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