Day 5 - 3rd Day in Calayan Island

April 26, 2008 - Nothing much happened today. The other Paypons attended a tree planting ceremony to commemorate the 50 years since the Founding of St. Bartholomew's Academy.


The kids and I mostly walked around the area, taking pictures. Here's one of Dana and Dylan near the Church.


And then later on in the afternoon, after some of the Sports Festivities at St. Bart's were done, the kids' Lolas joined us at the beach. Lola Ofel, Lola Lette and Ate Angie were here with us in the picture. Dana got busy by collecting shells on the beach, while Dylan was content to sit beside me.

Day 4 - 2nd Day in Calayan Island

April 25 - 2nd Day in Calayan Island

It turns out that part of the reason why the Paypons took a trip to Calayan Island was because of the Grand Alumni Homecoming of St. Bartholomew's Academy from which majority of them graduated High School from. So, for them, the day was spent with preparations and participation in the day's scheduled events.


Meanwhile, we just spent the day getting acquainted with the other scenic spots on the Island. This picture was taken at the "dock".


After dinner, we all went to the gym to participate in the Bingo Social hosted by St. Bart's - it was open to the public :) Dylan and I didn't finish the bingo because he fell asleep but Patrick and Dana waited until the end, hoping to win the Grand Prize - a 21" TV Set ! LOL

Day 3 - First Day in Calayan Island

Good morning.. It's our first morning on Calayan Island and it's already such a refreshing feeling to wake up to birds twittering in the trees.. to hear the sound of the waves on the beach.. to breathe that fresh air... Oh and not to mention, waking up to brewing coffee LOL

After breakfast, we went to the cemetery to pay our respects to our Lolo and Lola, my father's parents. For me, this is the first time I'll be visiting them since they passed away.



I relished the walk because it allowed me to explore the area.. I saw an interesting store - a hardware, grocery and bakery in one LOL that was a first.. They told me it was one of the biggest stores in Calayan and that if you need anything at all, this is where to get it :)


On the way back, we took a break for a picture near a bridge :)


The rest of the day was spent just relaxing at the house, having lunch and resting again hahahahah the idyllic life LOL



In the afternoon we all went to the beach for a swim (just so we don't get too burned from the sun) The kids were so excited and Dylan even fell asleep in the water!! hahahahaha


Then it was back to the house for our baths and dinner :) What a life! hahahha