I barely made it to the Cubao on time. My dad was dillydallying and we were late in going out so I have to jumped out of the car and try to catch a cab to Araneta Center. But the taxis were all filled and I need to drag my bags up to MRT. I keep texting Jody, who's already at the bus station (actually, he thought the bus will leave at 9am instead of 9pm...) and he said, it's okay, the bus just arrived.
Whew, I was hoping then that was not a start of a bad weekend.
It wasn't. Just the opposite.
The almost eleven hour bus trip wasn't that bad as I've been sleeping. When I opened my eyes, it was 6 in the morning and I texted Pare so that we can all have breakfast together when we finally reach Naga. Pare and Kit were already at the lobby when we arrived. I haven't seen Kit since college and she changed so little. Just the hair I think. We weren't close in college but it seems so easy to connect and be friendly with someone who attended the same college as you do for 4 years. So many things to catch up on, talked about and reminiscing abound.
Besides, she's a friend's True Love.
True Love. I'm glad that Oca and Dang finally tied the knots. It was funny because it felt like the amazing race for us. After breakfast, we all trudged up to the bedroom to talk for a while but after an hour or so, we have to get ready for the trip to the Church. The Church was an hour and a half from Naga, and it was worth the trip.
We went to the wrong Church at first, where Kit and I even sat at the back of the church to look at the wedding taking place there, but then, we found out that it was the wrong one. Scrambling to get to the right church because the Best Man (Pare) is with us, we arrived at the church just on time. After a few pictures, we were ready for the wedding.
Posing with the Best Man
It was poignant and meaningful, just like all the weddings. But just like all the other weddings, this one brings out the romantic in all of us. That someday, maybe, just maybe, each one of us can find someone that we can bring to the altar and exchange vows with. Sometimes it makes me hopeful, other times it just leads me to despair at my own state of affairs. That wedding was one of the better times.
With the happy Newlyweds
The reception at a nearby resort was even more beautiful. The backdrop and decorative lights give it the festive feel it deserves and the program was not boring. The food was good and the company was great. Pare, Kit, Jody, Bien, Ferdie, Rey and I were having a good time. Basically we just like to take pictures. He he. We oohhed and aahhed at the fireworks and we laughed and the guys drink and got a headstart on the guys' plan to get as wasted as possible.
beautiful reception
next time Pare, open your eyes...
Of course, after the reception, the guys wanted to go out and drink some more. The beer is cheap (5 for 100pesos - imagine, a bar charging 20 bucks per bottle! That really feels like I'm in the province like all those times when I was still in Philamlife and going around the country...hmmm) and the talk was about True Love. It doesn't get better than that.
Here's looking for True Love
Pare and I had a grand time teasing Jody since Kit was there. It isn't everyday that your college crush was suddenly within your reach. I can imagine what I would go through if what's-his-name was there. Gah! Pare would be a nightmare. That night, I was part of Jody's nightmare. Tee hee. Bien even told us of Erin Asuncion. That completes the circle. Whats-his-name, Precious, Kit and Erin. The True Loves. (Kit can't think of anyone she liked so much in the past that can pass for her True Love) Ferdie is getting married, and Rey already is married, so no need to contemplate running into their True Love.
Enough about love.
It's depressing.
Actually, that night was filled with stories from the past. And that's something everybody needs to escape the reality of the present for a while. We laughed, we drink and we were merry. Just what the doctor ordered for Christmas.
Our next stop - Legaspi.
Woke up early (Kit and Ferdie even managed to attend early morning mass even though we slept at 3 am) and ate pandesal and coffee. Ah. Fine morning. If I can eat pandesal and drink coffee, my day already started on the right foot. We dressed up and made our way to the bus station so we can go to Legaspi. We already spotted the volcano on the way there and the tip can be seen. Yey!
When we got there, clouds were hanging over the tip, but we took pictures nevertheless. Pare posing for crazy shots, Bien, Kit and Jody clicking the digicam away, and I, I was looking for the perfect shot. As always, I can't find what I was looking for. So I just take what I could get.
smiling for a Friendster pic
certified virgins as the saying goes...
Lunch was spent in a tiny hut in a restaurant in Cagsawa (did I spell that right?) and was devoured by 7 hungry people in minutes amidst loud talk of anything and everything. Kit and I went to buy bags in nearby stores after lunch. The afternoon sun burning down on our skin, we tried to limit our shopping time. Afterall, we still have Legaspi city.
Travel Shopping Tip: The bags in stores in Cagsawa is cheaper than those in Legaspi Market. We haven't compared it with those in Naga, so you can also check the bags there.
last one before saying goodbye to Bicol
We finally reached Legaspi City where I bought my toffee pili candies at Locsin's (which I love!) and we dragged ourselves to the market. The guys bought bags and pasalubongs and we waited for our ride. It took the two women on the van (who we're sharing the van with) two hours to finally get ready to leave so we were kinda short of time before 9pm bus ride from Naga to Manila.
As soon as the van drove out of Legaspi, the guys and I were asleep, leaving Kit and Jody the only ones awake to make conversation. When I woke up in the middle of the trip to Naga, I find myself getting the brunt of a cold burst of wind from the window in front of me. Gah! Why can't these women be sensitive or considerate enough, I ask you. I was miserable from then on for the rest of the ride home, so I can't say anything anymore.
Another Travel Note: I don't know if I'm just hungry, but I like the food in Bigg Topps in the bus terminal. I ordered ToSiLog with Coke. I'm happy.
It was a weekend fit to end the year with. Gaining new friends and reminiscing with old friends, that's what makes it unforgettable. That and a whole lot of great pictures.
Next stop: Hopefully, Palawan. Yey!
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