Traveling with Chyng Reyes

As you have read in my recent Anilao trip post, I joined an open trip and met new friends. And I learned so much from this trip. About unique personalities and more about me when I'm with other people. A little background first...It was just this year that I discovered that there's more to traveling, so I started my personal blog after reading chyng reyes' blog. Her blog is so readable (sobrang gaan basahin) and inspired me to start my own. I also remembered that she was the first one to ever comment on a blogpost. That was an affirmation on how she was not only as a blogger but as a person.

lesgow girls

I tagged along a friend on this trip. We've been friends for quite sometime. Almost 15 years now. We were high school buddies and we were inseparable then. I consider her one of my closest friends (I only have a few). We're the type of friends that even if we don't see each other often (she works abroad), the bond is still there. It's seems like we regularly hang out but we really get to bond every other year only. Meet Saids.

Saids

Then there's Rona and Maricar (kurapengpeng.blogspot.com). They were Chyng's former workmates. Two very different ladies but clicked anyway. They were our room mates so we spent the down times chatting and laughing together. We even played tong-its, nanay-tatay and other silly stuff from our childhood.

Rona

Maricar

Pam and Kath (realidad-kathleen.blogspot.com) from Iligan City. Two young ladies exploring the Metro. First-timers in Manila and enjoying the "freedom" from what-should's and what-should-not's. They were reserve at first (or maybe I'm just loud) but the 1-2-3 pass games paved way for more revelations from the two lass. 

Pam

Kath

Then there's the soloista Gladys (untiedescape.blogspot.com). She came solo and she slept in the van from Manila to Batangas. Extra quiet (or maybe again, I'm super loud) but played very well in the jenga game. She never toppled down the tower - ever. Galing! But when it comes to honesty during Truth or Dare - ikaw na! Kabog lahat. We really appreciate the honesty Gladys.

Gladys

And of course, Chyng. Where do I begin? Hmm... I rehearsed many opening lines prior to meeting her but it didn't come out at all. It was so natural that when she came inside the fast food's door (I definitely recognized her but I dunno if she did recognize me) she immediately went into our table and made beso. She even whispered "It was nice to finally meet you." 

Chyng

Traveling with Chyng is like traveling with your family. You don't have to be someone else when you're with her - no pretentions. She's so nice and very accommodating. Every moment was a learning experience. I really loved her company.

Traveling with bloggers (strangers), on the other hand, is quite a very unique experience. It was a first for me. I enjoyed being with them and here's hoping that it won't be the last time that we see each other. 

After more than 24 hours of laughter, fun and getting-to-know's, it was time to go home and face the reality. But before heading home, we had this photo ops with Chyng (mga fans?!). We also played another round of jenga after. It was fun!

'di na umalis si chyng diyan

my turn

boat ride

Experience is meant to be shared. Everytime I think about Anilao I'll think about these girls. These 7 unique souls. See you when I see you guys!