So we planned to venture out of Manila this time and decided on Real Coast & Surf resort in Real, Quezon after M saw their account on Instagram. The booking was made from a link on their facebook page: Real Coast & Surf and we booked a cabana good for 4 people.
E-Tip:The price was good, but once you get there you still have to pay 200/pax as entrance fee. We thought it included access to the newly built resort on the other side (with a pool) but it was only good for our side (but if your booking was made for their resort, access to our side was already included).
Booking and schedules confirmed, leaves applied and children safely endorsed ~ we're finally off to Quezon! Roadtrip!!
Nobody knows how to get to Real so we had this map from the resort's website (see below). Initially we were relying on Waze but they said it's usually better to use if you're in the city compared to far-flung areas so we had to ask her colleague from work time to time to know if we're on the right track.
E-Tip: Better make sure all car (or van) parts are in good working order before starting on your journey as the roads, if you're taking the route above, are mostly by the mountainside. We had to check our brake pads twice to be sure, and I'm not taking any chances because I have two moms with me. Safety first people!
On the way L saw the Pililia Wind farm so we had to stop over.
We didn't get to eat the world famous bulalo in Tanay because we had a lot of stopovers already so we went straight to the resort after the wind farm.
We didn't bring a lot of food but there's a market nearby so we went back there after checking in. You just have to be careful of your food as they have a loooot of stray dogs inside the area and they'll steal it the minute you ain't looking.
Anyway. all the stress and the dogs were erased the minute we woke up to this:
Unfortunately, we didn't surf because as soon as we checked in, there was an earthquake alert in Quezon. My cousin, who drove us here, said the area was landlocked so minimal chance of tsunamis dragging us out to sea but we just stayed put and played in the beach hehehe
E-Tip: Minimal to none cell reception here so be prepared to disconnect from the outside world.
Have fun and stay safe!
