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Exploring Naujan, Oriental Mindoro

     About a minute after I started researching about the things we can do in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, I received an electronic notice that informed us that we missed paying our internet bill and then the connection was cut immediately. Usually I would panic, but we resorted to our original plan instead: to explore and be surprised by the things we will find on our own, to be lost and ask about places we can visit, instead of having a list of "things to do". Actually, not-knowing adds a distinct flavor to adventures, which offers a thrill factor when you navigate through places you have not seen an online preview of.  This free-style travel plan also help us take our time and just enjoy the experiences instead of rushing from one destination to another.

     So here are some of our new discoveries:
The municipality of Naujan boasts a good collection of ancestral homes that took us to another era in our history.
For only P100, yes one hundred pesos, you can afford a humble cottage with free access to the Estrella Beach Strip!
Ask around and someone would climb up a coconut tree to provide you with refreshing buko juice for only P10 a piece.
     We were fortunate to be in Naujan just in time for the Moriones Festival which will run from the 13th-20th. On our first day, we were able to see the preparation (James was able to try a mask on) and look closely at the intricate masks and costumes, which embody the artistic, historical, and cultural significance of the Moriones Festival.
We always pack light and we bring zero to little food because we always want to give affordable local cuisines a try. The boys loved Althea's Manhattan pizza (P109 a pie) and halo-halo (P20 per serving). For lunch, we spent under P200 for rice, bistek Tagalog, crispy fried chicken, and icy refreshments! On our way home we stopped by and discovered one of the tastiest and fluffiest special bibingka (rice cake) with buko and cheese, only for P10 a piece.
Fresh salt water fish and nipa products are just a couple of natural resources that provide livelihood to the people of Naujan.

Comments

  1. matanglawinApril 15, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    That's a super package of adventure on all fronts! It won't be a surprise when there'd be a barrage of visitors during the Spring Break. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Katrine Mae Tuazon-AguilarApril 27, 2014 at 9:32 AM

      It's a pleasure sharing about our latest finds, good deals, and the fun we had in the process. More to come about the other towns in Oriental Mindoro! Thanks for your thoughtful comment!

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  2. BApril 16, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    This blog is very informative Kamae! Kudos to your future adventures!

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    1. Katrine Mae Tuazon-AguilarApril 27, 2014 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks Bee! I wish that one of this days you can join us in one of our adventures. Really appreciate your comment!

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  3. UnknownMarch 10, 2020 at 8:24 PM

    Looking for more blogs. Proud Naujeñio here ♥️

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