Vangie

Vangie was a writer/photographer/surfer, among other things, on a mission of documenting on the Net her adventure travels in the Philippines and around the world, hoping that you, too, will be inspired with the places she had the opportunity to visit. She passed away on Friday, 3 May, 2003 on Lake Caliraya, Manila, when she was hit by a speedboat while she was swimming. Personally i first met Vangie in Siargao island in 1997, and was captivated by her vibrancy and spirit, she had an enthusiasm for life that belongs only to those that have a generosity of self.

Vangie believed that "a pleasure shared is a pleasure squared; a pleasure bared is a pleasure dared". So With her trusty camera, whom she called 'Juliana', she lived vicariously the exciting events and exotic destinations of her adventures.

Malabsay Falls, Camarines Sur -- a Secluded Eden.
Only 30 minutes from the heart of Naga City is the Mt. Isarog National Park. Bicol's second largest mountain, Mt. Isarog is a dormant volcano that still has virgin rainforest. It's first attraction is the Malabsay Falls, a short 45 minute leisurely hike from the parking lot.

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The 5th Aurora Surfing Cup.
From the marvelous beauty of the rugged coast to the history of its towns, the charm and handsome beaches and fishing villages, Aurora province is a land of enchantment, a trove of delight waiting to be explored.
The 5th Aurora Surfing Cup.
A national surfing competition in one of the Philippines' finest surfing destinations, the Aurora Surfing Cup is a gathering of the country's top surfers.

The 3rd Sailboards San Jose Windsurfing Regatta.
Forty three men and women accepted the challenge of the waters of Janao Bay in Mabini-Batangas in an exciting windsurfing regatta organized by the Sailboards San Jose Windsurfing and Watersports Club.

The Eastern Samar Inaugural Surfing Crown.
The first ever surfing competition in the province of Eastern Samar was a howling success.

Windsurfing Lake Taal.
With much improved road conditions, the waters of Lake Taal is becoming a favorite destination for Manila windsurfers.

A PADI Open Water Course with Boracay's Calypso Diving.
Getting an open water certificate is FUN and Boracay is the perfect place for a diving experience.

The 1998 Action Asia Aurora Surfing Cup.
A photo report of the first leg of the Philippines Surfing circuit in the surf paradise of Baler-Aurora. The event is destined to grow into one of the Philippines' big-time surfing events.

The 1998 Boracay International Funboard Cup.
How does an international windsurfing event keep up with its reputation as Asia's best boardsailing blast when the winds never came? You see, there's more magic to the Boracay Funboard Cup than just racing.

The 1997 Quiksilver Philippine National Surfing Championships.
The province of La Union puts its stamp as one of the country's top surfing destinations as it hosts the 1997 Quiksilver Philippine National Championships, showcasing the best in Philippine surfing.

The First Governor's Amateur Surfing Competition.
Majestics, the powerful surf wave of Catanduanes, was the venue for the province's first surfing competition.

The 1997 Siargao International Surfing Cup.
"...an exceptionally well run event in such a beautifully clean environment...". The Siargao International Surfing Cup is destined to be one of Asia's leading surfing events.

Astonishing Aurora and the First Aurora Surfing Cup.
Baler, Aurora Province, the Philippines. On the Pacific Coast of Northeast Luzon, the exciting surfs of Baler have become legendary since it was first featured in the movie "Apocalypse Now". If you enjoy surfing, this is one place where you can go 'shaka brah'.

The 1995 Daet Pineapple Festival and the First Daet Surfing Competition.
Daet, Camarines Norte -- land of pineapples and surfers.

Captivated by Caraga.
Caraga, the name evokes adventure. Four provinces and two cities rolled up into one. Join me as we discover the beauty and splendor of the Philippine's Caraga Region.

Note: I'm slowly putting Vangie's stuff up.If you want to read them just email me if you'd like to see them and if possible i'll put them up.

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