Caramoan is the top tourist destination in the country in 2009. So when an invitation to an adventure camp in this island off Camarines Sur, was presented, I said yes. Well, the camp was a disaster but that didn't stop our group of 11 to enjoy the beauty of the place frequented by Survivor outfits from all over the world (Israel, France, Serbia, Bulgaria, Sweden).
sunrise in Matukad
We spent the night camping in Matukad Island where I saw the most number of stars I've seen in my entire life. One companion even commented that the sky looked so amazing, it doesn't seem real. It was pure bliss just lying on the beach, looking at the stars, fireflies and shooting stars. Across Matukad is Lahos Island, where contestants of Survivor Israel were stationed. So occasionally, we see a flicker a light from the Survivor island.
At 7am, we were literally booted out of the island since the production crew will already start filming. As much as we want to stay in Matukad, we had to skip to other islands in the area.
the guards who man the fort while filming is going on
Caramoan's islands reminded me of Coron because of limestone formations found in many islands. We only got to go around one cluster of islands. So this gives me another reason to go back to CamSur and of course next time, I'll try to finish one lap in CWC's beginner wake-boarder's lake with my pride intact.
One of this trip's highlight is the confirmation that more and more survivor productions are being shot here in our country. These opportunities provide more livelihood to our fellowmen in the area and at the same time, we are able to showcase the beauty of our country to the world.
And here's the video clip of the latest season.
And here's the video clip of the latest season.
2 comments:
We'll be back!
Yes we will. Manlawi or Manlawe?
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