March 27-28, 2010
As our itinerary started the morning of Saturday, it was excitement for most. The reason behind is that this will be the first time for everybody to go to Nagsasa Cove in Zambales aside from joining eighteen individuals and three cute mini pinschers. Our convoy rallied thru NLEX to SCTEX then passing thru Subic Freeport before heading to Barangay Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales. At 12NN, we met with Mang Florante, our designated boat master to discuss the details of the wave ride. We loaded our heavy loads onto the four bancas and sailed into the open sea. The view was worth watching as our eyes rolled to many coves in the area. Finally, after sixty minutes of splashing ride, we docked at Nagsasa.
Our merienda menu came to the rescue to our sounding stomach.
Oven Baked Fresh Tuna in Japanese Mayo with Crushed Walnut
Egg Spread in Olive Oil Infused dill herb with toasted Almonds
Yummy Bulacan Puto
After that initial merienda, it is time to cook the other merienda which are:
Fried banana wrapped in spring-roll wrapper with caramelized sugar coating topped with cream
Pancit (Canton and Bihon) with plenty of vegetables
While most are waiting for the food to be cooked, some played beach volleyball; some went to fishing; some strolled, and had power nap and others the usual picture taking and swimming mode.
With the sun setting down, it was time to prepare for dinner, our menu:
Grilled pork belly in soy bean sauce and lemon juice with pickled green papaya; Grilled to perfection
Salted grilled fresh tilapia with toasted green bell peppers, tomatoes and Salted eggs.
Char grilled egg plant, tomatoes and onions in local vinegar
Fresh fish sour soup in tomatoes, onions, peppers and water spinach
Deep fried fish
After dinner, we started the session with lots of chips, nuts and sisig under the hovering bright moonlight and beside an enormous bonfire. Since most are not acquainted with each other, we started the socials with “introducing yourself” part. In this, you can say anything about your true-self. After many rounds of cocktails, the sharing time quickly changed the aura of the night. Lots of stories, lots of revelation, lots of famous lines and lots of not-so-funny jokes. The funniest was the classic MMDA storyline.
As each individual went to their respective tents to silence the night, some stayed until dawn. An early wake up for everybody, where breakfast menu are waiting to be prepared.
Corned beef with potatoes
Tortang Talong with Bell Peppers
Hot Spanish sardines
Crab and Corn Soup
Fried Rice
In the morning, some experienced mountain climbing under the intense sun. Some strolled to the pine and river area, some had water dip and snorkeling. At 12NN, we headed back to the mainland. At exactly 2PM, we are heading back to the highway.
To summarize it all, it was a bonding session of great proportion. It is the essence of work-life balance. As new faces shared their time with the old-timers; and old-timers shared their time with the new faces. As we also shared our time with these three cuddly dogs; The planning was overwhelming but we made it sure that everyone will enjoy but still there are room for improvements.
Thank you to our Master Chef, Tent Master, Our Funny Comedians, Photographers and Models, Garbage Disponal Unit, Table Committee, Grill Masters, Grocery Boys, Kanin Girls, Fishermans, Best Umpire Boy, Dive Master’s Angels and lastly to the Doggies.
Sa Mauulit Na Pagkakataon! ;-)
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