The Town Of Real In Quezon

The Town Of Real In Quezon

Sometimes, it is good to veer off the beaten path. And take the road less traveled.

Which we did one Tuesday morning, not too long ago.

Taking the Manila East Road from Ortigas Avenue Extension, and passing through the towns of Morong, Tanay, Pililla, Jala Jala and Mabitac, we turned left at the junction of Famy and Siniloan in Laguna Province.

With no traffic and no hassle, it was an easy uphill drive to the mountainous part of Siniloan town and a smooth descent to the town of Real in Quezon Province.

Real is a laid back town that faces the Pacific Ocean. Able-bodied men are engaged in deep sea fishing. There are stalls along the highway selling Yellow Fin Tuna, Snapper, Squid and many more.

Most resorts in Real offer no frills, with only the simple nipa hut style of board and lodging. You may buy from the stalls outside and cook them without additional charges.

Or you may simply park your car under the shade of a tree with a good view of the sea, listen to retro music and let the rest of the world go by.

- KONTED ☺

Good road condition all the way to Real, Quezon

There are stalls along the highway selling Dapo (Bird's Nest Ferns).

Real, Quezon is about 262 kms. from Metro Manila. Next to it is the town of Infanta.

The town of Real faces the Pacific Ocean.

Fishing boats docked at the shores of Tignoan in Real, Quezon

Part of the declared Fish Sanctuary in Real, Quezon

View of the sea from the highway

Yellow Fin Tuna, Pompano, etc.

Gentle breeze at the seashore

Souvenir items for sale along the national road of Laguna

Sweet lanzones @ P90 per kilo

Rambutan @ P40 per kilo

You can haggle with the vendor.

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Anvaya By The Sea

Anvaya By The Sea

          It was daybreak. Light was appearing in the sky. From the lagoon suite, I could see ducks moving silently and gracefully on the man-made lake. Several finches were tweeting while perched on tree branches. I could hear shoe screeches as two joggers made their way past Glenn Iris and Birds of Paradise. The rays of the morning sun had started to pierce through the leaves of the numerous trees at Anvaya Cove. It was a splendid Thursday morning.

            So much has changed at Anvaya. There is now a world-class golf course. There is a gymnasium where guests can play basketball or volleyball or badminton. Next to it is a jacuzzi pool. Not far away is a playroom where friends can test each other's prowess in pingpong, billiards or computer games. Noise is kept to a minimum so as not to break the serenity of the place.

           It was sundown. From a vantage point near the pool, I could see such beautiful, daily and natural occurrence when daylight begins to fade. It was a sight to behold. Several men and women were wading in the clear waters of Anvaya. I stood up, walked the trail to the pickup point and took the golf cart ride to our Sparrow unit. It was only day one and I was beginning to enjoy every minute of what to me was paradise on earth. Yes, Anvaya Cove is paradise.

- Konted

Assigned Lagoon Suite at Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club

The suites are across the lagoon at Anvaya.

Each unit is fully furnished.

Clean toilet with adequate supply of water

Toilet has a bathtub

View of the lagoon from the suite

Enjoying the view

Another souvenir shot

Only golf carts are allowed within the vicinity of the Lagoon Suites.

On their way to the Pavilion

Beautiful Birds of Paradise

Infinity pool at Anvaya Cove

Bird's eye view of the pool complex

Clean, clear waters of Anvaya Cove

Afternoon shot

Water Trikes

Library Lounge

At The Pavilion

In huddle

Anvaya Cove's Clubhouse sandwich

Bihon Noodles

Special Vegetable Salad

Risotto is an Italian dish

Walking is a good exercise for Tito Earnshaw, Angel Rovira. Rene and Ronald Gener.

Jacuzzi Pool

Anvaya's gymnasium

Multi-purpose gymnasium

Game room

Another restaurant near the gymnasium

Breakfast at The Pavilion

Angel & Jean, Tito & Rosemarie Earnshaw

Anvaya's new golf course

World class

All-weather golf course

At the clubhouse

The Three Aces of Guillermina

One last shot

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