Let's go back to the province of Aurora.
That's me under the coconuts, waiting for coconuts to fall. Nah, just resting and enjoying the waves, the heat, the freedom from work.
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From Diguisit, let's head on to Dinadiawan in Dipaculao, Aurora. Lots of Ds in this province.
After our trip in Diguisit the previous day, we had to wake up early the next day and prepare for one more beach visit. Aurora is a coastal province so there are lots of beaches to choose from. We ate breakfast and packed food for our lunch.
It was our second day then and we had to drive two hours from Baler to Dipaculao. I was excited for a friend of mine had long been talking about Dinadiawan telling me that we will go there one time. A plan that never came into fruition. Drawing is what we call for plans like that.
As what was told to my friend and then to me, the beach there is white sand. That's good enough for me already.
The way going to Dipaculao is a winding road and you have view of the sea almost all the time. There were lots of coconut plantation here and there. We even passed by an area where there were monkeys jumping from tree to tree.
We stopped for gas and bought some snacks and refreshments along the way.
When we arrived in Dinadiawan, there were resorts that I saw but we didn't check them for our brother brought us some place else.
Since it was all our first time there, we thought we got lost. We didn't see anyone right away there to ask if we were at the right place. We got out of the van to check the place but our brother was unsure. We went back in the van and back on the road. We drove not far and asked the locals there only to point us back to where we came from.
We were able to locate the caretaker of the place and paid the necessary fee which was minimal. This is not a resort per se but like a residential left by the owners to go live somewhere and only the caretaker comes here.
The beach has white sand alright, then cream, then pebbles as you go further to the water. The water was shallow where we are which is good for there were kids with us. A few feet away, the water had a sudden drop but still not that deep.
Good thing every now and then the clouds would shield us from the sun. There were dark clouds on the mountains but it didn't rain. We were the only visitors in that area. Right away the kids went to the water.
I explored the place as there was nothing else to do there but swim.
There were other resorts up and down the beach.
Thinking I have walked far enough, I then headed back once I arrived at this dock.
Good thing there were hammocks at the resort. We had the chance to lie under the shade of the coconuts while being lulled by the sound of the crashing wave and the sound of the children playing in the water.
Mostly it was the kids who enjoyed. Some of us were still beat from the previous day's visit in Diguisit. We don't have the energy that the kids have. Plus, most of the adults didn't sleep early the night before.
Our brother and cousins went to the nearest market thinking that there were fruits there that they can buy only to find out there were none. The watermelon they bought was spoilt so they had to return it to where they bough that to have it replaced. They opened it there to make sure it was okay before coming back.
Good thing we were given free coconuts by the caretaker of the resort.
Whenever you visit Dinadiawan, it is better to bring enough food and drinks.
Sorry, no food photo. I wonder why I forgot to take a picture. Maybe from all the excitement.
After that, we rested and enjoyed the beach a little while longer before finally deciding to go home.
The kids of course took their time and we let them. We don't get this opportunity all the time.
It's the end of another day here so I bid you all good night.
I appreciate you all for your support and visit. Until then.
Every time I'm reading your article ARTicCLLE it's just me and my amazement on every shot and scenery you're taking of. It's just woaw on me. Ganda po ng lugar dyannn, galing nio po tlaga kumuha ng picture