Pac Daddy: Punta Fuego

Last Saturday, Rhayan (one of Karen's college friends) celebrated his birthday at Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas. They took advantage of this chance to also have a long overdue get together. I was also excited to finally meet her college friends as well as see Punta Fuego's beach and infinity pool.

Good thing I was on a 4 day rest (2 days leave plus 2 days off) or else we would not have been able to join them. I also filed for leave to attend my high school friend, Ochie's wedding last Thursday and planned to use the rest of the days to just rest and get my health and energy level back up because of the stress from work and the seemingly unending weddings and gimmicks I've had the past weekends. But I couldn't let the chance for Karen to see her old friends again pass. The trip almost did not happen because those who said yes in going to Fuego were backing out because of personal reasons. If not for Jhen getting upset at them and telling them that she would still be going with or without them. Way to go Jhen! hehe

Karen and I met Jhen and JM at McDonald's Sucat past 7am. We were thinking that it would take them some time to get there since Jhen and JM were coming from the north but because it was Saturday early morning, there was no traffic. We then had to wait for Nel because she texted us late saying that she had to do OT because of the heavy queue they were getting. Jhen, JM and Kha were starting to get annoyed not just because of the late text but because Nel still had to go home and pack her stuff since she was not able to do so the night before. It almost came to a point where they would just lend her clothes and probably but her swimsuit and underware along the way! Excited aren't we?Ü But because Kha, Jhen and JM had such kind hearts, we accompanied Nel to her place and waited for her to get her clothes. It's ok Nel! At least you still went with us even if you haven't slept a single wink.Ü We then proceeded to Nick's place and just use one van to go to Fuego. There, we met Noemi (Nick's wife), Nicole (their daughter), Mike and Gavin (Mike's son).

The trip was a little bit rough because Nick was trying to speed it up since we planned to go home sometime in the afternoon and not stay overnight. Noemi had to take care of baby Lanze and Nel still had a shift Saturday night. Karen and I also wanted to go home the same day since we know that staying overnight meant us drinking and staying up late which was the least that I wanted to do in order to get some much needed rest. Upon getting there, Rhayan had their helpers prepare some lunch for us since we got there around lunch time. Afterwards, we then went to the beach and they all went for a dip except me. I wanted to take pictures rather than swim at that time. Karen is not really a beach person and wanted to go to the infinity pool right away. Unfortunately for her, we only transferred to the infinity pool some time 2pm because they were all enjoying the beach. I was also enjoying taking pictures of them and the beach. If only I could bring my camera to the water, I would!Ü Check out some of the photos I took of the beach.

A try at photostiching

From Left to Right: JM, Rhayan, Jhen, Kha, Nick, Nicole, Noemi, Nel, Mike and Gavin

Karen's College Barkada

Photo taken by Nick

Beach Beauties
When we transferred to the infinity pool, I also just wanted to take pictures but Karen insisted that I take a dip and so I did. There was nothing really extra ordinary about swimming in an infinity pool except for the illusion that it gives when you look at it from the outside. If you are not familiar on how an infinity pool looks like, check out the photos I took!Ü

The buds on their way to the infinity pool

KhaPacs (photo taken by Nick)

Candid ba talaga to?Ü

Love enjoying the pool

Love with the Fuego Sunset by the infinity pool
We had so much fun, maybe except for Mike who was constantly running around and watching over his son, Gavin. I kinda felt sorry for Mike because he really did not want bring Gavin along because he knew how "kulit" Gavin was and he was just forced by Nick to do so. Though, I'm he's also happy that he got to spend some quality time with his son during that day. I hope to get to spend time with them again soon. We really didn't get to talk much and get to know each other but I know that they are good people and I had fun being with them. See Karen happy with her friends is the proverbial icing on the cake.Ü

Here are the rest of the photos I took. Some of the shots were taken by Nick who is also into photography. Nick, maybe the next time we go on you are already using a DSLR!Ü Thanks again for everything guys!