Kapeng Barako (Baraco)

Kapeng Barako Beans

Every last weekend of the year, it is my wife's family tradition to visit their hometown (San Jose, Batangas) and hold a family gathering. Year 2012, was my second year being part of it. =)

Whenever we go to San Jose, we usually stopped-by to San Jose market and have the sumptuous Batangas lomi  for breakfast.Yummy!

Before we left the market, I asked Rhea to buy a fresh grind Kapeng Barako (my Christmas giveaways to my team in the office. ). 

Kapeng Barako also known as Batangas Coffee has a distinctively strong flavor with an aroma that will surely satisfy your coffee craving.

The classic grinder and the fresh grind kapeng barako

Kapeng barako should be served brewed. 

If you are strong coffee drinker, black kapeng barako is the best for you.
For me, brewed kapeng barako with evaporated milk and enough amount of sugar. The Best! =)

** Pictures were taken from Nokia 808 PureView except for lomi (courtesy of Ryan). Thanks.

Bohol it is... Day 3

Last day but not the least.

Our flight for Manila was in the afternoon so we took the opportunity to spend our morning-free time for Dolphin watching.

For only P1,000 (boat rent), Rhea and I went for Dolphin watching and a tour in Balicasag Island.

After a very loooooong wait, our patience paid off. =)

I'm not against in a Dolphin show or something like that, but the experienced seeing the Dolphins swimming freely in the wild, is awesome. =)

Unfortunately, we have no pictures of our Balicasag Island tour because our camera is not equipped with water resistance accessory. =(

Balicasag Island

We transferred to a small boat (just fit for the three of us - Me, Rhea, and Rogel). We went around the whole island, snorkel, and had a chance to see the divers' drop-off. Yeah!

Make sure you have your snorkel accessories or you'll have to rent P600.00.

Rogel Lusterio - Our Balicasag Island Tour Guide

After Balicasag tour we're to our original boat and wen to Pungtud Island. -->
There was nothing more to say, the picture already says it all.

Some pictures taken from Pungtud Island...

 

Bohol has more to offer but our time was limited, if we could only extend our vacation for five more days. =)
Maybe next time we'll do whale watching. =)

To Boholanos who make Bohol clean and order... Keep up the good work! 

Thanks Bohol for making the Philippines more fun! We had a great time. =)