a serene morningIt's a place where you can pitch a tent just a few meters from your jetski. But I go there mostly for Lake Caliraya's sunrise, as I yet have to get my hands on a jetski (which could take a lifetime hehe). You have a good view of the sunrise from the campsite. So far I have never been disappointed, all the 4:00AM wake ups always paid off.
scenes from a moody Caliraya morning I've seen the place changed shape for the past years, new trees were planted, old ones were cut down. The ones that Typhoon Milenyo had ravaged have recovered. There are huts now where a group of 4-5 persons can comfortably sleep in thus eliminating the need for tents.
Electricity have slowly invaded the place. The CR/bath area now has lighting, so do a couple of huts. And with electricity comes karaoke! Gone are the quiet evenings...
I have never been so pissed off in a trip. I can take mud, rain, mosquito bites and still relish the sound of crickets as dusk falls. But not loud karaoke music with bad singing that could easily put William Hung to shame. The torture ended at 4:14:06 AM with the song "Banyo Queen" by the rapper Andrew E.
Will I go back there? Hmm, maybe I won't, maybe I will. But one thing's for sure: I'm a sucker for sunrises/sunsets :).
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i have yet to set foot in caliraya but i someday i know i will. i agree, loud and baaad singing can ruin a very serene setting.
oh, don' worry, here's another sucker for sunsets hehehe.
let us file a complaint to the caretakers of eco-saddle. This is a park for nature lovers, not "karaoke noise lovers". Mr.Benz Abenojar(cell#0928 401 6609) used to head that place before but I don't know if he still does. This is an NGO group so I am sure they will listen to reason. Allowing the peace disturbed in such a manner is not conducive to their efforts to raise funds for their cause.
never been there but your sunrise shots are awesome!
ang galing ng mga shots. never been to caliraya.
Wow! I haven't been here as well but I love those shots of yours. Ganda ng mga kulay. Especially the 2nd photo. Very tranquil
i'm big on sunrise and sunsets as well. i love karaoke but not out there where it's such a spoiler. dunno why some people can never leave a good thing alone. anyway, love the shots bai!
@zherwin - you'll love it there bro, im sure of it.
@demeter - hayaan mo i text ko :) thanks
@don, estan, and ferdz - road trip na mga bro! thanks :D
@lagal[og] - ako rin bai, I love karaoke pero yun nga hinde sya bagay dito :D. thanks bai!
lantaw, sama ako sa susunod na roadtrip.
never been to this place. hope someday. :) tagaKoronadal din po pala kayo :)
@don - sure bro, email kita kung may outdoor trip. thanks!
@aethen - thanks for the visit! yup im from marbel! :)
allan salamat.
Sir Allan, meron ka bang GPS coordinate for this place. Do I really need to have it. Thanks.
@ceslou - the closest I can give is the Japanese Garden:
14° 17.119N 121° 30.602E Elev: 290m
The Eco Saddle campsite is very near that park already.
HI Mr. Barredo. I'm Jasper of BYAHEXPERTS. We saw a beautiful picture of Caliraya from your collection. I hope you don't mind us using your photo for our multiply account as part of our promo for the place for Pagsanjan-Caliraya Day Tour. If you do mind, we promise to replace it with our own when we get there again. Thanks and God bless.
jasper, I do mind. please DO NOT use any of my photos!
by any chance, do you have an idea if this campsite is still open? last time i've been there was in july 2006 and i'm planning to bring my friends with me early next month.
thanks a lot..
btw, i like your photos.. :)
hi aby, its still open. my friends went there a couple of months ago
Been to this place several times and I have no regrets going back over and over again. Love the place..so many memories to treasure....
i love the place,wish i can visit the place too!!!
i missed this place i hope makabalik kami ja. <3
@Lantaw Do you have any contact number of Eco Saddle? We just want to know if they are open during holy week on Thursday and Friday? And if the bonfire request is limited to a big group only or is it okay if we're only two (like me and my wife)? Thanks! :)
@LANTAW Do you have any contact number of Eco Saddle? We'd like to ask from them if they are open during the holy week like Thursday and Friday? And if we can still request for a bonfire even if we're not a big group like it is just me and my wife? Tnx!
I dont have the contact numbers but I'm sure they are open on Holy Thursday. Just come there early as the campsite might be full. As for the bonfire, as long as you are willing to pay, they will make one for you and your wife :)
Hi! Caliraya doesn't seem to have a website. We'd want to go there as well but we have no idea how. Eco Saddle doesn't show up on google Maps. Any advise will be greatly appreciated!
-Jae.
@jae, just drive past the Japanese garden. This is the place: http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=14.2881827&lon=121.5156796&z=19&l=0&m=b&search=Lake%20caliraya
Hi,can someone tell me how much is the enrance,@eco saddle.thanks n god bless
Caliraya is a great place, but whatever happens DO NOT go to surf camp you will be charged with so many hidden charges. They charge entrance for every person which is ok but to charge even the car and the trailer we were pulling is unacceptable.
Hi! Your photos are beautiful and I really like it! Would you know if there are tents for rent and would you know how much is it? Me and my friends are planning to go there this Saturday. Thank you for your response! God bless :)
I dont think they have tents for rent, but I have not been there for sometime so I could be wrong. Better bring your own just to be safe. They have huts for rent though
Any contact no. yet?
Any contact no. yet?
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