Zambales : Team Building in Anawangin

As a designated lakwatsero of the group, I was again assigned (for the 3rd year in a row), as the planner for our department's yearly team building activities. And like our first two trips, the group decided that it will be another camping trip... and this time we unanimously agreed to visit the popular backpacking cove of Anawangin.

The Anawangin Cove is one of the most popular destination for campers and beach goers alike. It is the nearest cove from the town proper of Pundaquit and is currently the most visited and developed amongst its neighboring coves and islands like Nagsasa and Capones.

The place is made popular by pine trees that are abundant on the cove. That is why, it felt like you are in Baguio but then run just a couple of minutes and you are in a warm beach... such novelty that only Anawangin can bring.  

Approaching Anawangin

Ashed Beachfront

Scenic Cove

A Lady in a Tent

Breakfast is Served

Simple Sun Set

Fenced Paradise

Dwarfed

Team Legal

Pros:
1. Near Manila
2. Pine Trees
3. Beautiful Sunset
4. Clean Restrooms
5. Camper Friendly
6. Can be combined with island hopping to Capones and Camara Islands

Cons:
1. Can be crowded
2. Waves can be rough
3. There is a sudden deepening on shore due to water current
4. No celphone signal
5. Other campers can be quite noisy with drinking with loud music.

Here is our 2D1N Itinerary

LSD Anawangin Team Building
2D/1N

Day 1
3:00 am – assembly time at the Medical City
4:00 am – estd Manila
8:00 am – esta at Pundaquit, packed breakfast
9:00 am –boat ride to Anawangin
10:00 am – esta Anawangin Rest of the day – set camp/ prepare lunch and dinner/ chill and relax

Day 2
6:00 am – watch sunrise, breakfast preparation, chill, relax
9:00 am – estd Anawangin
10:00 am - optional trip to Capones Island
11:00 am – estd to Manila
3:00 pm – esta at Manila

Food/Menu
Day 1
Breakfast – (packed) hotdog, boiled egg, dilis, rice
Lunch – (boodle fight) mixed adobo, assorted gulay, ensalada kamatis/manga/bagoong, chicharon,kanin
Dinner – grilled liempo, seafoods (isda/hipon/pusit), kanin

Day 2
Breakfast – tuyo/pusit, scrambled egg, hotdog, fried rice
Lunch - Stop at Rico's Eat all you can in Subic.

Package Inclusions
1. Three Tents (4 pax per tent)
2. Cooking Utensils
3. Mineral Water
4. Ice
5. Cooler

Things To Bring
1. Food – Seafoods shall be bought at San Antonio Public Market
Packed Breakfast, Marinated Liempo, Mixed Adobo, Eggs, Chicharon, Gulay
2. Cooler
3. Plates, fork, spoon, cups
4. Burner and Butane
5. Playing Cards and Game Materials

Personal Stuff – bring your own
• Toiletries and sunblock
• Blankets
• Mosquito-repellant lotion
• Flashlight
• Maintenance Medicines
• First-aid Kit • Swimming Gear
• Water-proof camera
• Large trash bags to cover bags during boat ride

Note: 1. Only 3 tents are provided so it is advised to bring your own tent or hammock.