BAGPACKERS: Aurora Province

Day 1 (December 26, 2014) We arrived at Baler, Aurora at 6:00pm. We palnned to buy our necessities first because the bus terminal was on the Balers' Public market. After getting all the necessary things for our three days of stay we already proceeded at our accomodation, The Secret Spot which is located at Brgy. Sabang, Aurora, Baler.

Secret Spot is awesome! It was a cool and relaxing place. It is located at the sea side were the waves of the ocean is a music to our ears. We were also able to meet the owner of the Secret Spot, Tita Rose she is very accommodating, hospitable and even opened their home for cooking our foods.

After showering and taking a short rest we decided to cook our dinner so we could totally sleep and prepare for the whole day tour tomorrow. Day 2 (December 27, 2014) We woke up 4:30am, we were able to sleep very well with the sound of the ocean waves and comfortable sleeping place. Upon waking up we had our breakfast, took picture of the beautiful Sabang beach and prepare ourselves for the whole day tour.

The scheduled tour was 7:00am. We were the ones who prepared for our itinerary and gaved it to our tricycle driver. Our driver wanted to be called Kuya Totoy, he also served as our tour guide on our trip. Our first stop was at the so called "Mother Falls" located at Brgy. Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora it was 30 min away from Baler, Aurora. When we reached the Tourism Stall the tourism officer interviewed our driver for awhile and so we discovered that he was not accredited by the Tourism Department, anyway, our tour pushed through with him. He lead us to the Mother Falls parking area and in just reaching the area it was already beautiful! and you could see different food stalls and kubo that you could rent.

It was 8:30 am when we begun trekking going to Mother Falls. The trek was an amazing adventure! There were bamboo bridges crossing; River crossing (the flow of the water was really strong); and the Walking for 30 minutes. Everything that we have seen was amazing going to the Mother Falls and when you reach the MOTHER FALLS it is more even amazing, it was really beautiful and we have discovered that the Mother Falls is a source of electricity at San Luis, Aurora it answers why the current of the water on the river was strong! It was really Fun! I would want to go back and trek again!

Our second stop was the Millennium Balete Tree located at Ma.Aurora,Aurora. When we arrived the place, I was amazed how beautiful it is, I have seen it in many photos online and even more amazing in person. We payed the entrance fee first before taking pictures and selfies on it. The Balete tree is amazing on it's outer view but more amazing on its inner view! YES! inner view because you can enter inside it. Be amazed!

Our third stop was at Ermita Hill located at Baler, Aurora. The view was amazing you could see the beautiful Beach of Baler, it was breath taking. The stories and the history of the Ermita Hill was also inspiring. I am also inspired with the statues of the Family who survived the tsunami on the 80's. Amazing story.

Our fourth and last stop on the day is the Aniao Islets still located at Baler, Aurora. It was 20 min away from the Ermita Hill. When we arrived at Aniao Islets it was also an amazing and a unique beach view. You could see small like islands on the floor of the beach and you can step on it! From those islets the starfish are clearly seen.

We returned to our accommodation at exactly 5:00pm. When we arrived, we rested and cooked for our dinner and Finally sleep for we were tired during the tour. Day 3 (December 28, 2014) This is our last stay at Baler, Aurora. We woke up 6:00am and had our breakfast. We also had picture taking and selfies, after which, We prepared to leave.We bid goodbye to Tita Rose who accommodated us for 2 Nights/3 Days, she even hugged us to say goodbye and to thank us.

Before finally leaving Baler we took photos of the lettering BALER at Plaza and try eating at the rolling stones area. We leave Baler at 1:00pm and reach Baguio at 8:00pm

If you are an adventurous person Aurora Province is a must to visit! Aside from the beautiful places of the Province, the prices of the goods are also cheap.