About Agnaem Cove
Located along the coast of Zambales, Agnaem Cove, also known as Agnain Cove, is a hidden paradise known for its powdery sand, turquoise waters, and stunning natural landscapes. Surrounded by lush hills and rock formations, this secluded spot is perfect for beach lovers who want a quiet retreat away from the usual tourist crowd.
Our group, Batang Hamog Mountaineers, is now at 8! The original plan was to celebrate in Talisayin Cove, also in Zambales; however, due to the inter-tropical convergence zone and a typhoon in the Northern Seaboard, the Coast Guard did not allow all small motorized sea vessels to go farther. Instead, we were brought to Agnaem Cove, a secluded area which 10-15 minute boat ride from Pundaquit.
It's my first time hearing about Agnaem Cove, and yes, it is a cove before Anawangin Cove. This area is very similar to Anawangin and Silanguin, from the mixture of its sand to the greens in the background. What's unique? I think those waterfalls and other bodies of water drop from the top of the mountains. From afar, they create a vertical white structure that complements the green surface of Mt. Pundaquit.
By the way, same place, same time! We met in Crossing while bringing the bad news about the weather, but holding the rope of hope to have a good day. Lahat ng itlog inalay na namin para lang sa magandang panahon. However, as we leave Manila and go farther, droplets of water started falling on the windshield, together with our hopes, which started fading. Pero sabi nga ni Beth, umulan o umaraw, tuloy kami!
We dropped by the San Antonio Public Market to buy supplies. We stayed there for more than an hour, but the rain did not stop, and it was getting harder and harder and harder. Wala na talaga, hindi na ito iinit pa na katulad nang pag-init ng ulo ko dahil hindi ko na magagamit ang sunblock na binili ko. Anyways, after market, we headed to Pundaquit and met Ate Olive - our contact.
Our boat ride lasted 15 minutes, but brought a remarkable experience to us because of the gigantic waves. Lahat napapasigaw dahil sa taas at lakas ng alon. Sa bawat pag-hampas sa bangka ay nag-bibigay ng malakas na dagundong sa mga dibdib namin. Kulang nalang, mag-iwan kami ng huling habilin, but we were able to reach Agnaem Cove safely and with a smile because the sun just showed up.
We can't do anything about the gigantic waves, but "happiness is a choice," right? Instead of spreading negativity because I can't use my sunblock, we started bonding by preparing our lunch. We talked about our previous adventures, hikes, stories at kung anu-ano pang tsimisan sa buhay ng may buhay - napakialaman na namin. For our lunch, we had a budol? booddle? buddle? Anu ba tamang spelling???? Basta fight yung second word!!!!! Ay feeling ko boodle yung tama, kasi galing sa salitang Google???? Diko kasi alam ang tawag, i dey i Google nyo nalang?
We had rice, grilled liempo and tilapia, hotdog, basta check nyo nalang yung photo sa taas, kayo nalang manghula sa foods namin. While we were busy, I noticed that the sun is getting hotter, so ito na ang pangarap ko, to get a sun-kissed skin. I thought the fair weather would last longer, but after a couple of hours, it started raining again, and the worst was the rain and the super strong wind because of the habagat. Good thing that we rented a wide cottage where we placed our tents.
The weather that day was so unpredictable, parang yung puso nya na akala ko ako na, pero hindi pa pala. May mga pag-kakataong iinit, uulan, lalakas yung hangin. Before the sun set, we're done with the dinner preparation. Then, had dinner and started socials. Wala naman kaming masyadong ginawa kundi magkuwentuhan lang. Pero ang isa sa nagpasaya sakin noong gabi ay nung biglang may nag fire dance na lalaking foriegner from London. Ay wait, hindi pa yun yung nagpasaya sa akin. May GF syang Filipina na taga hawak ng phone and the speaker. Big lang sumigas si Ma'am nang: "MORE FAST, MORE FAST MUSIC" na may pag-palakpak pa. Natawa lang ako sa more fast - ambabaw ko no? Anyways, after that, I rested while the others were still on the table.
The next day, our itinerary included preparing breakfast and photo ops everywhere. The weather wasn't that bad, but there were rain showers. At around 9 AM, the sun appeared with the blue skies. The weather was really good and we enjoyed walking by the beach.
One of the must-visit areas in Agnaem Cove is the waterfalls. The fresh water drops from the high altitude of the mountains. So the water is clear, cool, and refreshing. If you're looking for an Instagram-worthy spot, there's a small pool at the base of the waterfalls that is comparable to an infinity pool, of course, with the emerald sea waters in the background. We stayed there for almost two hours and enjoyed the warmth of the sun.
We headed back to the camp because we couldn't travel at noon due to high tide. From afar, the gigantic waves are really visible. After breaking camp, we thought everything would be okay because the weather was still good. However, getting on the boat was much harder. Yung tipong naka-life jacket ka naman pero kinakabahan ka dahil sa lakas ng alon na walang tigil sa paghampas sa aming bangka.
We are the Batang Hamog Mountaineers
Special thanks to Pivot Base Printing for our outfit.
Our 8th year celebration was remarkable! Despite of the bad weather, our camaraderie was still there. As always, yung pag-tutulungan sa tuwing may nangangailan, hindi nawawala. Pag may nangangailangan nang makikinig, nandyan sila. Sa oras ng pag-lamyerda, nandyan din sila. Anu paba?? Lubos ang aking pasasalamat na naging parte ako ng Batang Hamog Mountaineers dahil andaming nagbago sa buhay ko. Dati 24 inches lang waist line ko, nung nakilala ko sila, ayun naging 34 inches. Grabing pag-babago diba? Hanggang sa susunod!
With its unspoiled beauty and calm ambiance, Agnaem Cove in Zambales is a destination that promises relaxation and a closer connection to nature. It’s the kind of place where memories are made, whether you’re seeking adventure or simply a peaceful escape by the sea.
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