ANAWANGIN COVE
Anawangin Cove is a popular destination site for campers and beach goers. It is interesting to note that the Agoho trees, which are abundant in the cove, only started to appear after the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the early 1900s, and that the cove is mostly composed of volcanic ash and sand.
Trivia: One of the location shoots of the Bea Alonzo-Derek Ramsey starrer, And I Love You So, is Anawangin Cove.
It is surprising that there are only a few groups of campers who were there. It was March, and a weekend at that, but the situation works to our advantage, anyway.
It wasn't actually thaaaat dark when we reached Anawangin, but after setting up our tents, and helping cook our late lunch/dinner, I decided to take a nap, only to awaken that it was already almost nighttime.
Here are two of my favorite bonfire photos:
NAGSASA COVE
Nagsasa Cove has been overshadowed by Anawangin Cove in terms of popularity. Common reason for this is its location: it is almost twice the distance of Anawangin from Pundaquit. But for me, that fact is actually the beauty of Nagsasa. Its remoteness brings a feeling of exclusivity to its visitors. In fact, when we went there, we were the only group of tourists in the cove.
The beautiful backdrop of Nagsasa Cove is mesmerizing. The colors of the grassy mountain spell out serenity.
Things to do in Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove
1. Camping. Show us what you learned during your Boy Scout/Girl Scout days.
2. Island Hopping. Aside from Camara and Capones Islands, and Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves, there's Talisayin and Silangin Coves as well.
3. Skimboarding.
4. Frisbee. Play frisbee ala-Derek.
5. Photography. Now's the time to hone your landscape photography skills. And why not bring along your model-friends for portraiture shots.
6. Trek to Capones Light house. Take the longer route. Seriously.
7. Trek Mount Pundaquit. Always consider the weather should you decided to do this, guys. Safety should always be a priority.
8. Swimming. Obviously. :-)
Here is the list of entries on our overnight Zambales trip:
I. How to Go and What to Bring to Anawangin Cove
II. Camara Island and Capones Island
III. Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove
IV. Summary, and Boat Rental Rates
Here is the list of entries on our overnight Zambales trip:
I. How to Go and What to Bring to Anawangin Cove
II. Camara Island and Capones Island
III. Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove
IV. Summary, and Boat Rental Rates
