Weekend Pastime

Knowing my weakness, a very good friend of mine invited me to come with them to Phaidon Beach Resort in Pandan, Antique. My friend knows that I always like to go to places I’ve never been before. It’s supposed to be a strictly-for-the-office-staff only excursion because the van has only 15 seats but I was lucky and happy that they’ve counted me in.

PHAIDON, pronounced “phai-don” means Philippine – Austrian Investment Duyong Offenberger – Network was already attracting foreign tourists especially the Austrians through the internet. It offers diving lessons but foreigners come here mostly to escape from the hustle and bustle of big cities where they came from. The sand wasn’t as powdery white as Boracay’s but the view was spectacular on both sides. Mountain ranges in the south were refreshing to the eyes and the blue waters of the shore that stretches towards the horizon gave a calming effect and a sense of endless  space.

Our stay was short which lasted for a few hours only but it was long enough to allow us to play “cat and dog” in the water which made the ladies squeal and burst with laughter. We had a great time eating our baon in the picnic shade and later munched on the sweet Indian mango that Maam Zaldivar gave us at San Jose. After lunch some find a quiet place to rest. JP and Rhaine laid their sarong on the grass under the shade of the coconut trees while the rest got back to the water and swim. After everyone showered and dressed up, we returned to the van and continued our road trip to the next destination: Sampaguita Gardens in New Washington, Aklan.

Here is the link if you want to know the rates and types of accommodations.

long stretch of white sand; cool, inviting water

picnic shade facing the mountains

awesome view from the picnic shade

sweet indian mango

bungalow for rent

cottage with aircon