An Island Escapade?... Sure.

I've been hearing the place Rapu-Rapu since I was young, but I've never really set foot on it, not until our group had an orientation for our In-Company Training last Thursday, April 10, 1008. Funny isnt it? I've been to Sorsogon and Camarines Sur, but it took me 19 years to reach Rapu-Rapu. Nah! Not that i've travelled for 19 years... let's put it this way... I am already 19 years old when I got there, considering Rapu-Rapu still is a part of Albay.

Tiring... I should say. Really... really tiring. We travelled for about three hours but it seemed to be a never ending journey. Not that I'm exaggerating things, but that was what I've felt while we were in the "Tony Car", It seemed that we were not moving at all. Darn... If only I could skip the travel and be at the island in a snap of a finger.

Noontime... Past 12 o'clock and finally we arrived. Whoa! What a relief. I just hate to travel cause it's tiring, but I would love to be in different places. The island of Rapu-Rapu? It's wonderful. I wish it could be moved nearer to the mainland. But come to think of it... it would'nt be that fascinating if its just a minute away from the mainland. Mind you... its worth it.

We came there not for fun... unlike a common escapade. Its part of our ICT. I was with my friends... Ara, Zean, Ate Angel and Tat... and of course our ever beautiful Department Head Mam Mia Agu...:) (You owe me for this..hehe).

We were accomodated by the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project, the company we are having our traning. We had our orientation as trainees, we familiarize the site and we had a tour in the open pit (where I gathered stones... for souvienirs) ..not to mention the free food plus the rooms we've stayed over night (thank you very much). A perfect accomodation... I should say.

Early morning, and were about to live the island. It excites me... Rapu-Rapu is a beautiful place to stay, no doubt... but i really wanted to go home. And besides, we still have to work in the afternoon.

Our travel home is much faster... or maybe its just me. It makes me smile... as the boat came closer and closer to the mainland. Finally... I'm home.:)

It's actually the first time I've been away from the mainland, the first time to travel by water, and the first time to stay over night in a place i am not really familiar to. Interesting huh? It's a weird feeling, cause I am not really used to it. But definitely... It's an experience worth remembering.