Anawangin Cove and the Capones Island Lighthouse
Pine Trees, white sands and rich mountainscapes in Anawangin
May is already here and we only have a month left to enjoy the summer. Let’s go local this time as I want to share another destination perfect for sun worshipers raring for a natural tan. I have been hearing about this place quite a lot lately especially from the mountaineering community. And when a fellow mountaineer from MFPI Ruby, suggested to go to this place I immediately cleared the date a month ahead. Just a few weeks before the actual date, I was already excited since I haven’t been to a beach for quite a while. And last weekend, we finally got to explore the Cove of Anawangin in Zambales. Was it worth the hype?
Lagoon and the Sea
I heard my phone ringing Saturday morning, and thought it was my phone alarm. I looked around and saw it was bright already. Oh $#!%! I’m late! I quickly answered the phone. “Nasan ka na? (Where are you?)”, it was my friend Eds on the other line. We were supposed to meet in Makati at 5:30 am with the rest of the group where our Van was waiting and it was already 45 minutes pass 5am. I told him I’m still at the house and apologized for the slip up. I thought I activated my phone alarm, I guess I didn’t. They said they’ll wait for me in Shaw Crossing instead. I tried to juggle my brains hard to wake it up and thought I couldn’t make it there in a short time. And my damn phone’s network is busted. It was Smart’s 3G acting causing my network connection to fail. I decided to switch to GSM only and called them up again and told them to go ahead and I’ll just follow by taking the Bus. I thought that they’ll be able to do more things in San Antonio, like buy supplies and eat lunch while they wait for me to arrive. Sheesh, as one of the organizers, being late like that is shameful. My Bad!
The beach has nice powdery off-white sands
With that out of the way, I quickly prepared myself and my stuff and headed to Victory Liner in Caloocan where there are buses going to Iba, Zambales, leaving every hour. I paid Php 207 for my one-way fare going to San Antonio and had a quick snack while waiting for my 9:30 am bus. The bus did leave on time so I was expecting to arrive in San Antonio around past noon before 1pm, or so I thought. There was a major traffic in NLEX due to roadwork, then at Lubao Pampanga, there was a fiesta and street dancing where a ridiculous re-routing made more delays since they routed vehicles on a single lane dusty road. So imagine huge buses and cars navigating through this. Fortunately we managed to squeeze out of it fast. So I arrived in San Antonio around 3:30pm, 6 hours later and took a tryke there going to Pundakit beach which cost around Php 40. When I arrived in Pundakit Tricycle station, Ruby, Eds and our Driver Deng were already waiting for me. The other group, Benjie and the rest of the guys from Accenture already went ahead. Fortunately I’m quite familiar with the place since it was the same jump-off point going to Capones Island, which I have been to before, so I manged to go around a lot quicker.
The beach seabed has a gentle slope ideal for kids to swim in
We headed off to the beach where our boat was waiting. A boat here going to Anawangin cost around Php 800 going to and fro. A boat can carry 3-4 pax. So off we go on a 30 minute boat ride to Anawangin. The waves were already a bit strong but our boatman seem to navigate through it very well. He knows how to stop and slow down the engines and when to throttle forward. We also passed by the islands Capones and Camara on our right. Then from a cliff, we made a left turn, when I noticed the water suddenly calmed down. We were already at the cove mouth and was headed towards the shore. Wow was all I could say as the afternoon light made the cove landscape look really amazing. And what I immediately noticed aside from it’s white sand beach are the pine trees! How about that! It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a beach with pine trees along the shore.
Wide camping areas among the pine trees
I noticed there were a lot of other campers in the area. But despite having several people aside from us, the whole cove is big enough to accommodate all of us without feeling crowded. The place is undeveloped so you have to bring your own camping gears here. There is one small Aeta family here living on a kubo who seems to be watching over the place. The only facility you could find here is a basic restroom and a poso (Water pump). We looked for our other companions and set up our tents under the pine trees which still amazes me at that time. I mean, I thought these trees only grow in cool climates so it’s a bit of surprise to find them here. And what more, they are growing on sands near the shore. I wonder what kind of Pine trees are they to grow in an environment like this.
Dusk by the tree
When I made our itinerary here, everything is all about relaxation and exploration. Everyone is free to do what they want when they get here, so after setting up our tents, Benjie’s group decided to trek up the nearby hills where they said you can have a nice overlooking view of the cove, but be wary of wild tamaraws in the area. I thought that wild tamaraws are native in Mindoro, but it seems they can also be found here as well. Since I didn’t want to do some climbing at that time, I thought I explore the beach before sundown.
Surreal landscape at moonlight
The long beach stretch of Anawangin surprisingly has very fine sands. It’s not as white and powdery as Boracay but comparing it to other beaches like in Batangas or Bataan, the sand quality here is very good. Aside from the pine trees and white sands, there’s also a scenic lagoon nearby which you could explore. Anawangin Cove is not a place though to view the sunrise or sunset as they are obstructed by the surrounding mountainscapes on both sides. Still you can enjoy the changing colors over the horizon.
Moonlight over Anawangin stretch of beach
By night time, before, during and after dinner it was an exchange of stories while chilling out. It wasn’t a full moon but the illumination that night was perfect. Some other camps were jamming with their guitars and I saw some just lying around looking at the starry sky. My friend and I decided to hang out by the beach and listen to some tunes, then I experimented on taking photos of the landscape by the moonlight. I had amusing results using long exposures. And while taking photos I was approached by some guys who seem to be interested in my photography. The group also came from Manila and have been going back here more often to explore the place. Since we’re at a relaxed pace, we joined the others by the seashore and went on a night dip at the ocean waters. The water was crystal clear and calm and the sand at the sea bed was soft. It was amazing. I think for some reason, the cove somehow moderated the waves in this beach. With the moon illuminating brightly, you could see strands of light under the sea as you walk. It was just so relaxing there and just talking about anything under the moon. I think I went out of the water past midnight since hunger struck.
Light of Dawn
Even with our tents, my friend and I decided to sleep outside with our feet just inside our tents. The cool wind was blowing that night and a slight howl from the passing winds within the pine tree forest could be heard. The sight of the leaves and the trees when looking up lying from my earth pad was a soothing lullaby to my senses as I fall asleep. It was already 5:30 am when I woke up and everything was already blue-bright. I looked at the sea and saw an unusual beam of pink light spreading out of the horizon. I was wondering how this pink light came to be as the sun isn’t up yet and it would rise on the opposite side. Interesting light show nonetheless. Must be one of the wonders of nature, like a rainbow.
Visiting the Capones Lighthouse
After breakfast we packed up our things and prepared ourselves for another boat ride side trip to Capones Island where we’ll visit the Faro de Punta Capones, commonly known as the Capones Island Lighthouse. I was looking forward to visiting this island again since last time we had trouble finding the lighthouse. It was a really splashy 15-20 minutes ride to the island. At first, the boatmen led us to the middle of the island. They said we had to hike more than an hour to get to the lighthouse. We couldn’t afford that time so we asked if there is a shorter way. They said there was a rocky shoreline at the back where there’s a stair going to the lighthouse but we would get wet to our waist going down. Like, Duh? Aren’t we already wet from the boat ride? So we headed to the rocky shoreline and went down the boat. The boats stayed by the water since they couldn’t dock. We had a short climb and quickly found our way to the lighthouse.
The castaways posing by the lighthouse
The lighthouse is very similar to the Cape Bojeador in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, which is one of the reason I also wanted to see it. This lighthouse was built in 1886 and was operational by 1890. Despite its old condition, the lighthouse is still operational and are powered and charged by solar panels attached to the lighthouse. It is being maintained by the Philippine Coast Guards.
Striking similarity in design with Cape Bojeador
Having seen the lighthouse finally, you can’t help notice the striking similarity between its brother structure at the north. From the tiles, windows and the whole design. The only difference is that the Capones Lighthouse is smaller in scale. The winding staircase up the lighthouse is very fragile so we went up in groups. When we got up it was steamy hot at the upper portion. It was different from Burgos as we have to open a hatch at the top that leads to the light bulb itself. It was so hot and the air was thin, I immediately looked for another door going out the view deck. I finally found the small door and figured out how to open it. It was a breath of relief once outside as we enjoyed the view of the sea and the island.
The author, all tanned and sweaty at the Capones Lighthouse
Our visit to the lighthouse capped of our adventure here in Zambales. It was another splashy boat ride back to Pundaquit, but fun nonetheless. It was an amazing weekend and was glad that despite the slip ups of the trip at the start we managed to enjoy what Anawangin has to offer. A personal note here. If you plan to visit Anawangin after reading this, please be responsible and take care of your trash. The place is still unspoilt and I heard rumors that there are plans of building a resort here. I love Anawangin and until that time comes, we can enjoy it for free. The place is one of a kind weekender destination and I do plan to come back here someday to explore the mountain ranges. So keep it clean people!
Tags: Anawangin, Beach, Capones Island, Lighthouses, Structures, Zambales
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May 1st, 2007 at 9:12 pm
The main picture made me think this was in some faraway foreign land. Zambales? Wow! I would’ve never guessed it.
Incredibly wonderful pictures, Ferdz. I really need not travel to those places anymore — your photographs and prose have brought me there already
May 1st, 2007 at 11:32 pm
I am in awe!
First of all, like eric, I thought the frist pic was abroad… somewhere like Colorado or something. And as I read and saw the pics it looked more and more like the beach from Lost! Especially that amazing starry night shot (Brilliant!)
And that pink light from the horizon was so eerily amazing. I am so gonna ask about Capones from my friends living in Zambales. I have never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing.
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:37 am
my favorite is the “light of dawn”, there is just something very promising about its beauty.
thanks for virtually taking us with you:)
May 2nd, 2007 at 2:58 am
OMG!
I love the first photo, really, really beautiful!
It’s tempting me to go back to Pinas … ]:
May 2nd, 2007 at 10:05 am
wow…and to think that zambales is just my neighboor province. you are just purely terrific ferdz. i am a fan.
May 2nd, 2007 at 10:07 am
Wow! Ganda talaga ng mga pics mo, especially the first one, feeling ko I’m watching National Geographic channel.
See you on our next trip.
May 2nd, 2007 at 10:23 am
hanglufet neto! parang hinde sa Pinas yung first two shots. I swear nakakita na ako ng ganyang photo (almost like that) pero hindi sa atin. ang galing Ferdz. pero pinaka-striking na shot para sa akin ay yung “surreal landscape at moonlight”…anong setting ang ginamit mo? you used your E500 here right?
May 2nd, 2007 at 10:29 am
Dude! Me and my two girl friends were there over the weekend. I was surprised by the number of campers around. I was expecting a lot less. But it was wonderful. We prolly crossed paths.
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:25 am
at last! a place na nauna kong puntahan before ferdz! that’s a great feat hehe
yah great shots! agree with rayts, parang wala sa pinas ung una
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:34 am
Omigash! Stars!! I can never get stars to show up in my photos. These are really pretty, pretty pictures.
*thumbs up*
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:47 am
wow! ang ganda ng place! i’ve never been thee. dapat sinama mo ko. hehehe. next time sama ako. kelan ka ba balik? ang ganda tlga ng pictures. parang di siya dito. hehe.
ferdz, favor.. kuha ako ng picture mo ha. gamitin ko sa next post ko sa blog. okay lang?
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:48 am
My God! I love the pics, the article, and I like what you did with the page.
It was nice sharing this adventure with you and with the rest of the group
I hope, thru this, others can also experience the place as it is now..
Let us not stop exploring.. ’till next time my friend
*im a new fan :D*
May 2nd, 2007 at 12:16 pm
amazing!!! and the photos… astig!!! looking at the first photo without reading the entry yet akala ko sa ibang bansa… imagine dito lang pala yan sa pilipinas.. i love your photos ferdz.. ganda.. specially with moon and stars…
thank you for sharing ferdz.
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:42 pm
galing.. parang painting ang dating… wowowwwwwweee
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:58 pm
The experience in exploring the place with you guys was one thing… the pictures, WOW i’m stumped…
You were really able to capture the beauty of the place with the pictures here… Hat’s off to you ferdz…
May 2nd, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Awesome pictures!
With so much beauty around us there is no need to go abroad!
May 2nd, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Are those stars in your “surreal” pic? it looks like something out of a science fiction book.
Paano kaya na meron ng mga pine trees sa beach? I wonder……
Good sound advice regarding keeping the place clean. That’s actually good advice for any place, not just Zambales.
May 2nd, 2007 at 3:11 pm
oh my lovely pictures… akala ko some foreign land.. but no its part of Philippines.. how come you get to these parts haaa? how blessed. I wanna visit this place
how lovely the picture with the tent… tapos with the stars.. moonlit sky!! lovelyy… wannaaa gooo… ganda ng pictures.. super super… *swoonnss**
May 2nd, 2007 at 4:28 pm
beautiful captures! bro, favor naman. can you please post your lighthouse shot/s sa thread i started sa dpp. the thread is under the title “lighthouse family”. thanks! and salamat for dropping by
May 2nd, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Bohol has Chocolate hills, Zambales has leche Flan Hills. I mean the color of the mountain it’s so yellow!
Ganda talaga ng Pilipinas!
May 2nd, 2007 at 6:03 pm
ASTIG ka PINOY! ferdz, ang lufet nun mga kuha mo ang ganda nun mga Composition mo’ hmm’ sayang hindi me nka sama jan sa Anawangin,
grabe’ sarap tignan nang mga kuha mo, ka inggit ang ganda nun place, Cge kitakitz nlang ulitz.
May 2nd, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Idol! Hehe. The first two photos are absolutely breath-taking. WOW. WOW. WOW.
May 2nd, 2007 at 10:33 pm
wow! awesome! the place looks so cool and solemn. congratulations for being there
tnx for sharing the nice pix of this great place…….
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:11 pm
huwaw!! wahta great site!! man nice pix too… wheres my pix with that two sexy chix?? hehhehe
May 3rd, 2007 at 10:42 am
hi. visited your site again just searching for anawangin and you have nice pics..I’ll be going there mid May. thanks for the info
May 3rd, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Everytime I visit your blog, I die of envy! What beautiful places you get to go to….you must have done something good to live this way
I like the nightsky photos they really are surreal but all your photos are just awesome. You’re making me think you can’t take a bad photo in a place in like this.
May 3rd, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Amazing photos. What a great adventure again Ferdz. Ang galing mo naman to choose this place to go to. Kakainggit nga.
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Wow! Thanks for sharing this place! Would love to go there one day. Great pics btw.
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:19 pm
FANTASTIC, ano?! Who would have thought?!
Parang something straight out of a foreign magazine!
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:53 pm
as always, ang ganda ng pictures mo. hindi aakalaing nasa pilipinas lang yang lugar na iyan. ang ganda talaga.
May 3rd, 2007 at 9:24 pm
thanks for the visit…..Zambales is truly a beautiful place.I grew up in Olongapo and I can still remember how provincially panting place Zambales was….everything was changed just right after the Pinatubo eruption…still the beauty is there….
Please visit Olongapo..specially Subic(SBMA) you can have your mountain trekking in SBMA….
Nice pix and you really impressed me of your profesionalism in taking pictures…
May 3rd, 2007 at 9:38 pm
love pics number 1, 4, 7 and 9…
yung 4 parang 3d na painting yung mountain at yung clouds…
yung 7 astig yung mga stars, ilang seconds ang exposure nun?
pero the best yung last pic… hehehe.
May 4th, 2007 at 12:24 am
Nakakainis!! We also went to capones last april 21..
After looking at the pics, i can’t help but feel bad as we’re supposed to go to Anawangin after the boatman suggested the place to us but we opted to settle with Capones instead!.. If only I have known how magnificent and serene it is in that place, I should have argued with my friends and demand that we go that way.. *sigh*
Nwei, there’s always a next time..
As always.. splendid pics you have there!
May 4th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Hey… I saw your blog at RPN 9 last night!! Amazing!!!
May 4th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
the first two pictures made me thought the place is outside the country.. wow! anawangin is fabulous.. i hope it stays that way.. undeveloped and uncommercialized.
May 4th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Wooooooooow! Sa Pilipinas ba talaga ‘yan? Ferdz, your pictures are amazing! You really should publish a coffee table book of the sites of the Philippines. I’d definitely buy it.
May 4th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
two words for this entry, ferdz: post-card and serenity. i mean this as a compliment.
May 5th, 2007 at 3:20 am
ang galing! sa pinas pa la yan kala ko international pag kita ko sa pic. aha.! i got i destination pag uwi ko. heheh… kailangan nag mag ipon.
May 5th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Now tell me you did not photoshop those. Every photo is just absolutely breathtaking and postcard-pretty.
But anyway, hah. Yeah, shameful that one of the organizers was actually late. Happened to me just last week during the booze night out with the bloggers. But heck, the most important thing is that you were able to come, else I wouldn’t even be seeing these wonderful pics.
Zambales is my lola’s hometown. I wonder if she knows this place….
May 5th, 2007 at 10:47 am
mhmm I rarely watch shows from RPN, i just happened to chance upon it while surfing.. and I saw your blog. It was their news *counterpart of TV patrol of ABS*. Janette Toral of digital filipino was interviewed… while different blogs/sites were shown.
their topic was about websites… how to make it successful or something.
May 5th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
i thought it’s a picture of another country. amazing hues, great shots!
May 5th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Wow galing ng post na ito the pictures and the story blends .
May 6th, 2007 at 10:27 am
These are wonderful pictures! And I love the white sands.
That beam of pink light, simply amazing.
May 6th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Ang ganda! Nice photos, and nice place!
Sana, huwag na lang silang gumawa ng resort dito para hindi masira ang natural beauty ng lugar.
May 14th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
ang ganda ng tanawin! lalu na yun may mga stars!! para talagang fantasy world!
May 15th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
perfect!!!!
May 25th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
wow, another anawangin post. Can’t believe it. seems that this beautiful piece of heaven is all over the net. not only that, my trekmates sa mountaineering club is inviting me (again and again) this weekend. pero sayang, di lang talaga ako makapunta since i’ll be in cebu.
well, you have a nice site pare. thanx for visiting too and for the nice comment. will definitely add your site to my blogroll…
May 29th, 2007 at 11:22 am
just came from anawangin, the sea’s no longer calm, big waves here and there, at me mga bangkang tumataob dahil sa lakas. but we enjoyed the waves and also the rain (it adds to the adventure). we’ll do anawangin-capones-camara islands next time.
May 29th, 2007 at 11:37 am
great read and really nice pics! you did justice to the beauty of this place!
Just to correct the misconception, those “pine-tree” like trees are actually (beach) AGOHOs. They are coastal trees and not at all related to real, cold-weather pine trees…
I love ZAMBALES! Try heading north, (Botolan, Iba, Sta. Cruz, Potipot Is.) there are a lot more interesting areas to explore there. Happy roadtrips!
June 15th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
astig!
pupuntahan ko din yan
July 16th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
WOW! I am from Zambales but honesty, I haven’t been there at all! We don’t get to go to places far from the highway. We just go to my parents’ house, stay for a few hours and head home before dark. I’m turning green. Green with envy…
Maybe we can take that trip when the kids are a little bigger. Traveling with our 11yo is ok but with a 6yo and a 4yo to an island is not quite safe since the waves can be strong and big. Hay…when kaya.
August 26th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
hi…it was a nice place…i already love beaches and nature. can you help me how to exactly get there? and is there any contact person? thank you so much.
August 26th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
great! parang hindi sa pilipinas!
October 20th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
hi ur pix are so nice amazing as the place. hope i can get there too. . .
October 30th, 2007 at 11:41 am
I think those pine-tree looking trees were Casuarina (Agoho as its local name). They’re not actually pine trees they’re more related to the common flowering plants.
November 16th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
i like it better in anawanginwhich is near by than capones
November 27th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Awesome photos. You really captured the beauty of the place.
Just want to know, is it safe for foreigners to anawagin and capones Island ?
Thanks,
EJ
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:06 pm
can u post the directions to Anawangin Cove via NLEX route… peace out
January 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
great site! i learned a new place o can visit where no one can bother me and be able to relax at last.
January 29th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Hey, my friends and I are planning to go to Anawangin this Feb. I just want to say that because of your very vivid and interesting blow by blow story I am more excited than ever.
You take pictures real nice. Are you a hobbyist?
January 30th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
i loved this place super ganda,, cant imagine ive been there twice jan 11-12 w/ my group c4c & jan25-26 w/ ABC5 , i think this feb 9-10 or 22-23
February 12th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
shit,.. next trip namen to.. mar 1-2! waaahh excited nko!!
February 25th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
just want to ask, is the 800 boat ride per head or regardless of num, 800 is fixed? tnx!!
March 10th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
wew ang gnda nmn dto weeee mag kano po nagastos?
March 15th, 2008 at 6:58 am
hey! am so amazed with the pictures. I “borrowed” your pictures so that my parents will have an idea how beautiful the place is. Credits still goes to you sir….
March 16th, 2008 at 2:44 am
hi! the place looks really cool! can i use some of these photos for my blog? thanks much! =)
March 17th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
hi, can you give me tips on places to visit?which island to go to first? Im staying there for the holy week @Nora’s resort , and id want to maximize my vacation =) ur pics are amazing
March 18th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
if you have questions about anawangin please text or call me
09065032211
ill be your guide for free hehehe,,,
March 19th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Breathtaking!
March 19th, 2008 at 11:50 am
nice..!
more power….
March 26th, 2008 at 8:56 am
punta ako dito sa saturday!!!
March 26th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
How much do I spend if I come from Manila? Just an estimate.
March 28th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Behind the beauty of anawangin
Just a reminder, my ofcmate was unlucky when they visited there on the holy week. He died after he was washed away by some kind of an underwater current just several meters from shore. There are no signs and no warnings from locals that there was same incidents that happened on subsequent holyweek vacationers there. Just be cautious and always think of safety first. Its a beautiful place but we don’t know when ugly times comes.
April 1st, 2008 at 8:15 pm
hi! nice pictures you got here. me and my friends are planning to go to Anawangin Cove and Capones this month. any tips?
April 8th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Ang galing ng mga pics mo kid… I’ll send this site to my son who is starting on his photography hobby. Galing talaga…
April 10th, 2008 at 9:48 am
your descriptive writing makes the place seem so wonderful… be going there this may unfortunately, those coming with me prefers spending the night in an inn over star-gazing and a tent… but I prefer the latter just like what you and your friends did… =)
April 13th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
hi ferdz! may outing kami nila markku, mimi and karl bukas to wednesday sa anawangin. punta rin kami capones! excited na ko!
great shots!
*clap clap*
April 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Nice photos.. but are those really pine tress in Anawangin?
April 16th, 2008 at 1:56 am
I was touched with your notes on how beautiful nature is…Wish i would have the chance to see that place as well…It’s really amazing,i can feel and really appreciate the power of our Creator and how beautiful the world is. God bless friend.
April 16th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
I was at Anawangin last March 20-22 (holy week). Mesmerized by the unspoilt beauty of the place. I would like to advocate the same: “People, please be mindful of your trash esp. cigarette butts”. I didn’t get to enjoy much of our 2nd day though since i witnessed people reviving somebody who got drowned. Thought was not a good idea to proceed and enjoy. Next time I’ll check the lagoon.
April 17th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
ganda ng mga pics! punta kmi dito sa first weekend ng May..We hope to have a memorable experience as well!
April 17th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Damn this place is insane…The place to be…so nice…
April 20th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Hi po, pede po bang i post yong mga pictures na andito and some anecdotes sa website ng frend ko, ask ko lng po ako ng permission.
tks to confirm and revert po kayo sa email ko
salamat.
April 21st, 2008 at 2:34 pm
kuya, me and my troop are coming back to anawangin and will do a campaign to keep safe. a lot of people had been drowned here. some died. my friend miraculously survived the ordeal. i love the beach inspite of what happened. im not sure how will the campaign go. can u give me an idea? 0916 247 0818
April 21st, 2008 at 2:59 pm
awesome pictures
April 21st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
if ill be bringing my car, is there a good safe parking at Pundakit Beach area?
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:37 am
i’ve been there 2 weeks ago(april 10-11) and it really is unbelievably here in the philippines. A real amazing place with white sand, mountains and pine trees. Yeah it’s a picture perfect place…. Amazing!
April 24th, 2008 at 12:21 am
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April 25th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
kuya pls visit my site… there’s more to anawangin than it’s beauty..
madami nalulunod sa lugar na yan at ilang buhay na ang kinuha..
http://anawangin.i.ph/blogs/anawangin/2008/04/25/renes-anawangin-experience
galing lang kame jan nung weekend.. nito lang… sobra ang nagyre samin…
April 26th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Hello! Nice pix there. I just want to ask some questions. Kasi, I’m an amateur photographer. (but i don’t have a dslr yet..). The pictures that you took are mostly landscape, w/c i want to master. But to do that of course ill have to have a good dslr. So, first what dslr are you using?is it canon or nikon?I am just confused right now, i was about to buy canon 400D so that i can start practicing until i used my friend’s nikon D80, he told me that canon is just good with colors but for fix eye (i don’t know what that is..) and focus and plainly everything about a dslr, nikon is a way to go. So again, am just new eh. And with the pictures that you took I would say that you are a pro. I also like traveling one other reason why i am anxious to buy a dslr.
I hope I am not a bother to you. Anyway, I really like your pictures, “fascinatingly wonderful” i should say. ^_^
Thanks!!!
April 30th, 2008 at 11:04 am
gee…i hope they don’t build a resort in capones or anawangin.
i would rather they keep those 2 beaches that way: untouched.
and i really wish that everyone who goes there would keep those beaches clean! my god, i think we all should know better than to destroy the beauty of mother nature. its really annoying when i see trash all over the beach. hellooooo the waves will not wash off the trash for you! arrrggghhhh
anyway, i really enjoyed reading your trip to capones/anawangin. will be going there soon and i can’t wait!
May 1st, 2008 at 3:11 pm
[...] they wanted to go to Anawangin in San Antonio, Zambales (here’s a really cool link: http://www.ironwulf.net/2007/05/01/anawangin-cove-and-capones-island-lighthouse/). i have heard of that place from another friend and wanted to see it badly. it’s a bit [...]
May 5th, 2008 at 11:52 am
kahanga-hanga.
sana nga lang ay huwag nang pagnasahan ng mga Panginoong may lupa na pagkakitaan ang pampang ng anawangin.
mas magiging mahusay at makata ang mga mensahe ng tanawin kung hahayaan nating manatiling sariwa at birhen ang anawangin.
at sa mga tulad nating mga manlalakbay, tama lang na tayo ang mangalaga. matutuwa ba tayo kung sa pagbalik natin sa anawangin ay puro plastic, basura at pinagkainan ang aabutan natin?
isang pagpupugay sayo, at sa pampang ng anawangin.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
been there last weekend.. the best talaga
May 9th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
nice pics! i love it lalo na the old school structure of cape bojeador sana makapunta ko don hehe
May 9th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
super the best tlga ilocos!