RoRo Row your Boat
The cheapest yet most time-consuming way to go to Boracay is via the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, otherwise known as RORO. Here's the lowdown on our itinerary via Montenegro Lines: Manila - Batangas port 2hrs. Batangas port - Calapan 2hrs. Calapan - Roxas 3hrs. Roxas - Caticlan 4hrs. Caticlan - Boracay 15mins. A total of around 11hrs. 15mins of driving, snoozing, poker, Malcolm Gladwell, Zorro vcd and more snoozing. If it wasn't for our workaholic indianero buddies(who left us and faithfully went to work on Nov. 2&3), we wouldn't be taking this snail way to Boracay. I bet the only customers they had were flies and mosquitoes. Anyway, everything has been planned already so the four of us decided to go through with it. 
The total roundtrip fare per person for taking the Roro from Batangas to Boracay driving your own car is around P1500 only. That includes gas and parking fees(for a group of 4). Isn't that cheap?
Strange, but the bus driver & conductors' lounge is better than the passengers'. Since no one was around, we sneaked in and made ourselves comfy.
Tatlong Ungas. Two may be needing a bra. Haha.
Garter Cervantes is at it again.
A provocative starfish shot of Garter Cervantes.
Garter Cervantes, casting away all inhibitions for all to see.
Aquaman showcasing his arsenal of Star Boomerangs.
Aquaman...is answering the call of nature.
Aquaman...still showcasing his Star Boomerangs at sunset.
The Tipping Point is that magic moment when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.
Walking over to White Beach.
After a frustrating try at Skimboarding, we just pretended to be pros and snapped a few shots.
Garter Cervantes by Rip Curl.
This shot would've been perfect for Billabong if someone didn't throw sand at me. Stupid Garter Cervantes!
Vandolph getting a hydro massage at SeaWind Resort.
Who's your papi?
Jonas at station 1 is highly recommended. Great food, big servings and inexpensive. Mango Ray, unfortunately is the exact opposite.
I dont wanna take the Roro going back.... |