the circle

The first schoolwork-free Saturday-Sunday of my break was spent in an absolutely chill overnight surfing getaway in Zambales with some of Anton's siblings, cousins and friends. We stayed in a place called The Circle, a newly opened hostel in that area of Zambales, which made its opening on Dec 10 (the day we arrived).

THE CIRCLE
I've never been to a place like The Circle. Everything in that little hostel is so laid back, affordable, creative and fun, and its simplicity and warm, happy aura made our overnight stay so relaxing and enjoyable. The place just screamed freedom--the freedom to paint anywhere, to talk to people and make friends, to smokedrinkeat, to wear whatever and to just be yourself. It really was so nice to be away from the city, away from all technology and chaos, and take pleasure in the simple things: surfing, slacklining, bumming by the beach, chilling by the bonfire, listening to different tunes being played and sung by the people around, watching the amazing poi man and ball man do their thing, drinking, eating, and being happy. It's exactly the kind of environment I've been wanting to immerse myself in, and I'm absolutely glad and thankful I was given the opportunity to do so. It really was such a great way to start the break.

If one day you decide to visit Zambales to surf, I highly recommend you stay at The Circle. No bath tubs, soft beds, nice bathrooms or the like, but I swear the experience is just so worth it, you're going to want to go back.

These are just a few photos to give you a glimpse of The Circle. More on the surfing experience to follow!


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