Samar Roadtrip

Finally, Im now able to post my first blog about my vacation in Leyte. Here's the first. More to come

It was a roadtrip I won't forget

From Tacloban City, we drove for four hours to Calicoan Island in Guian. Unfortunately we did not plan to book a room in Surfcamp so we didn't check the resort. And it was way toooo expensive but I was drooling seeing some guys surfing. We went to Dumpao Beach which was very hard to find. We asked the locales for direction. Thankfully, Samareños are very friendly.

We arrived in Sapao Beach, and they did not have a restaurant. We have 3 little kids with us so we planned to look for a resort that serves food.

I remembered on our way to Calicoan, I saw a resort with a beautiful pool (that looks like an infinity pool). The pool faces a beautiful rock formation in the middle of the sea.

So we drove back to Marabut, Eastern Samar. We ended up in Caluwayan Palm Resort which was only an hour away from Tacloban City. I could not say that we wasted time driving to Calicoan Island because the site along the road is ruggedly handsome. And we also went to one of the oldest church in Sulangan, Guian. Everything in that island is wonderful - the people and the food! We alos passed along Balangiga Church (known for the balangiga massacre and bells)

Arriving in Caluwayan Resort (entrance P20), we ordered food. The place is perfect. They have a pool that faces the sea, tidy-looking villas and restful ambience. However, the service, sucks a bit. After having chosen a cottage (P600), we ordered our food. My dad was complaining. They served the cups of rice first. We thought the 'ulam' will follow. But after 10 minutes, the barbeque we ordered has not arrived yet. My dad complained that they should serve the food all at the same time. Well, it was a good suggestion to improve their service. And one more thing, my mom ordered pasta, and I found a little cockroach in the plate! My dad called the waiter and the waiter just apologized. Geez!

I did not want to ruin my trip by their un professional service. So after having eaten half of my sandwich (i lost my apetite) I slipped into my 2 piece and bathed in the pool. They have a separate fee for the pool (P100 for adults). I enjoyed the view, and relaxed.

I went back to our cottage and the manager was speaking with my dad, asking for an apology. When our bill came, the pasta was not included. And we didn't pay the swimming fee for the kids. haha