Dingalan, Aurora
(Batanes of the East)
1 hour and 16 minutes from Nueva Ecija is the stunning secret paradise in the east or famously dubbed as "Batanes of the East" the Dingalan in Aurora !
After our trek from Mt. Sawi, we headed to our side trip and reached Dingalan port at 12:26nn. We had a few minutes boat ride to reach the White Beach. Enclosed by mountains, the serene untouched body of water has a four hundred meter-long stretch of fine sand that hides the wonderful rock and coral formation. Among the 18 participants, it was just me and my munting prinsipe who plunged ourselves to the cool waters of the beach and to think na kaming dalawa lang yung hindi marunong mag swim haha but yeah, go pa rin ! We wandered over the rocks so i had some cuts na naman sa feet ko. But it was fine coz I get to see the sun setting while I'm soaked in the clear blue and green water of the beach.
We also visited the remarkable spot in White beach, the Dingalan Light house. We hiked up the mountain where the lighthouse stood. Usually its about 10 to 15minutes trekking but as for me na beginner, i think it took me 30 minutes to reach the top haha very impressive right ? It's path is assaulted and steep so you really need to be careful so you won't fall off the cliff (again, fear of heights strikes)
At first I was disappointed and too tired to hike coz of the muddy trail. I was thinking that "it's just a lighthouse what's so good about it" (they even prohibited tourist to climb the lighthouse) But as I ascend, despite the sunny weather, the first thing I noticed was the strong breeze coming from the Pacific ocean ! And when we finally reached the top, for a moment I was unable to breathe at all; the view seems to had knocked the wind out of me. I was utterly amazed. Like i could stare to the endless blue forever. But that's not all, it's like I was so blessed that day that God even made me a rainbow ! (yes I always wanted to believe that everything He created was for me) It truly was the most unforgettable weekend in my life !
It was my first time to go on a night swimming with pools that are glowing ! Yes i know that its a typical trend now but i cant help it to be amazed by this experience. For starters, i am an introvert. Im like the "taong bahay" all the time. I rarely go out even if its the finest weather. So when i came home to my beautiful hometown Infanta, somewhere in the Northern Quezon, i decided to invite my relatives to go on a beach coz i really really wanted to swim ! Its like my whole self was craving for it. So we visited all the new resort there and ask them for their rate. Most of those resorts are so pricey so we ended up in renting a pool near my aunt's house. It was just a pool. I mean JUST A POOL haha but what can i do ? All i wanted was to swim. It was 4pm when we arrived and i immediately soaked myself in the water. I enjoyed it eventually that until 6pm i was still in the pool. That was the time when the pool suddenly lit up with colors ! The pool was glowing ! And as a narcissist, i immediately took a selfie haha. I took a selfie in every corner of the pool i even noticed that there are some coconut trees behind me and it was exquisite in silhouette. 
It really was a good experience. I can prove that coz i was in the pool for 7 hours ! Haha so if you guys want to visit Infanta and want to just swim and chill, this is a great place for you. A&J is located at Barangay Pulo a few blocks after you enter the barangay. They are open for walk in guest until 11pm with the rate of 30php for adult and 10php for child. They also have a videoke and a small lounge in their reception area. 
