Corregidor Adventure Challenge

We are a fan of buying promo deals from group buying sites. Months ago, Pakyaw had a Corregidor Adventure promo that you can avail for only 998php/person. 52% off from the original price of 2098 php, such a great deal, right? Corregidor Adventure is one way of seeing Corregidor in a different light with physically and mentally challenges ala Amazing Race style.

Corregidor Island is a tadpole shaped island located at the entrance of Manila Bay. It was once the headquarters of the Allied Forces during World War II. It is a place for the memorial of the courage, heroism and bravery of the Filipino and US soldiers who bravely held their grounds on the overwhelming number of Japanese invaders. It is a definitely a historic landmark in our country. One way to learn about our history is by visiting the island of Corregidor.

Everyone were excited for this adventure trip, though some of us were a bit hesitant of not making through the challenges, we still go for it just for fun. Last Nov. 19, we gathered at CCP Bay Terminal at Sun Cruise Ticketing office to get our tickets for the trip.

By 7:30 a Sun Cruise service jeep fetched us to drop us in Sun Cruise docking Area near the Jumbo Palace. By 8am we were cruising Manila bay.

wearing love and peace.. positivity day!

An hour of cruising and we arrived in the island.  Upon arriving, we still got the chance to take some shots while waiting for the briefing.

Everyone who will do the adventure trip gathered in the waiting shed near the docking area for the briefing. (Madami kasi gustong magback out.. haha!) After all the hesitation, we all agreed to join the challenge.

briefing

adventure kit

flashlights

warming up (seriously?!)

A tramvia fetched us to the starting point of the challenge. There are 4 groups, and we are 12 in our group (red team). We were given adventure kit with poweraide drinks and flashlights.  The race  takes an average of 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. Before starting the challenge we had a little warm up (na hindi namin sineryoso...haha!) And then, the race began.

The objective of the challenge is to look for maps and clues by completing physical and mental tasks in a short period of time. The team that will win will get a shirt  and if that team break the  time record  of 1 hour 20 mins, they'll get to spend an overnight in Corregidor Inn.

duck tunnel

 

deciphering a code

our fave game!

Places for the challenge are the spot that are not  usually open for the public. Each spot we went through has a corresponding map or clue that we need to complete to be able to get to the next destination. Some need to stimulate your mind, and some need a strategic decision making and team effort to complete each task. We went looking for  clues at the battery emplacement, battery grubs, crawling in the duck tunnel, trekking in the forest, climbing the lighthouse, racing through the ruins. It was a physically challenging for me. I was grasping for air and sweating all over but it didn't stop me from finishing the race. I was having fun! =)

 

eternal flame

It was tiring and breath taking (kulang talaga kami sa exercise) and we were soaking wet from sweat. The free shirt is our ultimate motivation.. haha! It was uber fun! and what makes it more fun... we won the challenge! (kami na ang ayaw manalo!)

so pagod!

After the race, we were dropped off near the beach to have our lunch. The food was not so good, we're just so tired and starving from all the challenges that we were able to finish the packed lunch. After lunch, I don't have the energy to take some pictures and it was scorching hot too. We just had a chit-chat while waiting for the tram to pick us up. By 2:30, we are already on board and ready to go back to Manila.

the winning team!

what I took home..

For those who have never been to Corregidor, it's a good way to learn history. I recommend this for a team building activities or barkada who are looking for a different kind of gimik.

For inquiries or reservations contact (632) 527-5555 ext. 4511/4512/4515 or (632) 834-6657-58 / 831-8140. E-mail: corregidortours@ suncruises.com.ph or visit www.corregidorphilippines.com

xoxo
picture credits to sir hugh and joel. (I grabbed some of your pics from facebook, thanks!)

Our Tribe Sandals

our tribe sandals

Looking for a bag or footwear that will last longer without the hefty price? Try visiting Our Tribe. Our Tribe is known for making stylish and best quality leather goods likes bags, wallets and sandals. It is proudly made by our Filipino craftsmen using the very traditional method. Me and my teammates availed the promo deal from Ensogo. We were able to save up to 60% by just paying 400php for a 1000php worth of leather goods.

I went to SM Southmall last Sunday morning to claim my sandals. There are wide displays of different styles of sandals from the classic style to the trendy ones. From the look of the products you'll see how sturdy the leather is and you'll know you get your money's worth. I ask the lady from the store what's the latest arrival, and she pointed the one that I purchased. I tried it on and I really like the style, the fit and how comfy it is (uber gaan pa!).

Try visiting one of their branches in :
Our Tribe Location
Branch Location
Ground Level Bldg. A SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
Phone:6331748
Ground Level SM North Edsa, Quezon City
Phone: 9296766
Ground Level Market Market, Ayala Malls, Taguig City
Phone: 7582170
Upper Ground SM Fairview, Quezon City
Phone: 9350736
Ground Level Sm Dasmarinas Cavite
Phone: (046)4323128
Basement level SM Southmall Las Pinas
Phone: 8005862
Outlet Store, 167 Maginhawa St. Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Phone: 921671

 

Team Anna goes to EK!



We purchased the anniversary promo of Enchanted Kingdom from ensogo.ph for only 300/person for the unlimited rides. Uber great deal right? Kaya our team availed the promo, it will serve as our team building na din. Last last Saturday, kahit na there's a typhoon coming, tuloy ang Enchated namin. Buti na lang nakisama ang weather... halos the whole day cloudy lang, umulan na lang nung bandang hapon.



team Anna

 Pagdating, onting picture taking then we started riding the attractions. First stop, the bump car. Maaga pa kaya wala pa syadong pila.. kami na agad ang sunod.

Next, yung mini-roller coaster. Uber takot ako sumakay ng roller coaster pero kahiyaan na kaya go na lang ako. Palaunch pa lang yung coaster tumitili na kami ni Cindy. Kami lang ata yung sumisigaw dun. Yung iba deadma lang. hahaha!

Next, ang nakakamurang anchor's away. Puro mura ata lumabas sa bibig ko nung nakasakay kami dito. Si Maa'm Joy naman napapa"iloveyou!" hahaha! Promise hindi na ko uulit. Nanginig talaga tuhod ko dun.



mukha pa kaming matapang..hehe!

After ng nakakamurang anchor's away, napadaan kami sa may space shuttle. Siguro kung hindi pa ko nakasakay agad ng anchor's away may tapang pa ko para sumakay dito.

Next, Rialto. Happy feet ang showing. Keri lang naman, mas enjoy kasi yung 4D.

parang sa neighborhood lang natin.. chos!

Next is the flying fiesta. Nakakahilo lang sya. Patuyuan ang ride na 'to after mo sa Rio Grande.

Then, we started to get hungry. Stop muna ang rides kailangan lagyan ng laman ang tyan. Medyo mahal ang bilihin sa EK buti na lang may promo ang tender juicy. Buy 1 take 1 ang hotdog for 45php. Nagpicture-picture sa paligid habang hinihintay ang ibang teammates.

feeling ko hindi ko to kaya

After eating, we headed to Rio Grande but it was still closed for maintenance check. Then we saw the horror house. There is an entrance fee for this, 50 php per head. 10 person per batch ang papasok sa horror house. Buti may kasama kaming lalake, sya nauna sa line. Feeling ko nga lumuwag na yung shirt nya paglabas namin.Hila-hila ko kasi yung shirt nya. Tilian lang kami sa loob pero ang totoo wala naman masyadong nakakatakot. Medyo creepy lang kasi un sound effects. 3 lang ata yung nanakot dun sa loob yung isa guide pa namin. Pinagpawisan lang kami sa loob at syempre laugh trip paglabas.

Balik ulit kami sa Rio Grande, start na din kami pumila. Long line na sa loob pero mabilis naman umandar kaya keri lang. Sakto 8 kami sa isang raft. Niluwagan ko yung seatbelt ko kasi nung tumapat kami sa falls tyak uber basa ako buti nakatayo ako agad. Nag-enjoy kami sa Rio Grande kasi binalik-balikan namin sya. Nung 2nd and 3rd time wala ng umiwas sa tubig. Basa na kung basa hanggang underwear. Napaghandaan naman namin kasi we bought spare clothes for this. Yun lang un red shoes ko uber basang sisiw.

We also tried the Discovery 4D. The movie excerpt was from Yogi Bear, it runs for about 15 mins. May fee din to na 60 php if you have the all rides wrist band. Ang cute ng movie, you can also feel the splash of the water from the movie. Next time sasama ko na mga pamangkin ko, tyak maeenjoy nila to.
After ng 4D, may nakita kaming noodles food stand. Grabe gutom na naman kami. hehe! I bought the pancit canton for 69 php and bottled water for 35. Ang mahal ng snack namin!

Then we headed back to Rio Grande. Nakadalawang ulit kami, at naaccomplish naman ang mission namin na mabasa ng bonggang bongga! As in soaking wet!
Inabot na din kami ng gabi and we decided not to wait for the fireworks display and just go home because it started to rain. And just before we leave, here are some of the pictures that I took.

model: chucky

grand carousel

space shuttle

 bye EK.. 'til next time!