Summer in Bataan

                 The only place I admit I love in Bataan prior to this blog is Corregidor Island. For those who have visited this place, I guess, there's no need to explain further but for those who are curious - you may check this blog.   That being said I was not so ecstatic when we decided to choose Bataan as our summer destination for this year.  Our reason of choosing it are only to experience a new place less crowded, less traveled and a new beach front we have never been.  I did not expect I'll save several mementos and will learn more about this famous place in Philippine history.

                Bataan is not famous for beach escapade.  Maybe because the beach is not 'white sand' as most of us, beach bummers, are looking for nowadays.  Its not as developed either and far compared to Batangas or Cavite (for some traveler).  If you have been to Zambales: Subic, SBMA, Pundaquit, San Narciso or even Candelaria - you can say Bataan is quiet near compared to those places.  Here's why, there's the SCTEX that leads you to SMBA and eventually Pulangui, Bataan in 2-3hours.  Or if you choose to take Dinalupihan road that leads to Orani, it'll take you 3-4hours, quiet faster than a 4-5hours drive to San Narciso or Botolan, Zambales, right?  Most of vacationers (if there's such a term) choose the easy way even if takes them half of the day in their car/bus.  Compared to those famous beaches in this part of Luzon, Bataan requires an ability to spot-the-sign-while-on-the-road, a clear google map or GPS otherwise you will end up travelling the whole day but still far to your desired destination.=)

We chose the easy route by following NLEX signage from Manila to the new and wide road of SCTEX that will end at gate four of Subic Bay Freeport Zone.