I remember it like it was only yesterday: our first-ever quick getaway – on our own – as a family of 3.
It took me several days to prepare our luggage for a 3D2N stay. When you have a toddler, it’s “better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it,” as my sister would say.
I found the property on GoogleMaps and made reservations thru their FB/Messenger. I booked 1 cabina (w/ free breakfast for 2) for Wed-Fri and availed of their discounted off-peak rates.
Wednesday: Helpful people
Kuya Allan, our favorite iDol Taxi driver, picked us up from our sunshine home and dropped us off at the resort.
We were late for check-in but it was hassle-free. Shortly after paying for our accommodation, we were ushered in to the Bonifacio Cabina.
Unfortunately, my OC tendencies failed me. We missed the in-resort restaurant (they were open only until 5pm). And I forgot hubby’s swimming gear!
Hubby thought it will be safer if he left us in the cabina while he searched the vicinity for food and water. I felt otherwise so I insisted that our son and I tag along.
The sun was setting and we were getting hungrier by the minute. Signal was weak, foodpanda was unavailable. We waited by the gate of the resort for public transportation. Zero. We started walking.
Then… God.
God sent help. An angel – a tricycle (or trike) driver – passed by and took us to a water refilling station. It was closed but the people were kind enough to sell us 5 gallons of mineral water in a blue jerrycan with faucet.
Kuya trike driver also took us to an area of the neighborhood where food was sold. Hubby got cooked rice, lechon manok, lechon liempo and pinakbet. Thankfully, there was also an Alfa Mart, so we bought 7 liters of Wilkins Distilled Water for our little one.
In my short chat with Kuya trike driver, I learned that he was a barangay police. He was actually on his way home when he saw us. He could’ve simply said “No” when my husband waved at him but he went out of his way and asked how he can help us.
It was dark by the time we returned to the resort. We blessed Kuya trike driver as he went back to his family. We DIY-ed our way to dine al fresco on a moonlit night.
Then…I found out I forgot to pack our eating utensils! Thankfully, Tatay Cito, Pueblo’s caretaker, lent us some. He also helped us connect to the resort’s internet.
After tidying up and a quick man-to-man talk between hubby and our little one, lights out.
Thursday: No problem!
There’s nothing better than waking up to a reminder that God is always there for you, ready to help when you need it. Beholding the wonders of His creation is an added bonus.
God’s timing is amazing. Our toddler attends an online playgroup every Thursday and the month’s theme coincided with our trip: Nature.
I managed to take a few photos of the cabina‘s quaint toilet and bath.
(to be continued…)
