EDUCATIONAL TOUR

April 16-17, 2014

NARRATIVE REPORT
Educational tour is the way that students learn through
travel. They experience of seeing everything which is
educational in the environment.
We, the graduate studies and faculty of UNEP located in
Iriga, City/ Del Gallego. Had an educational tour dated May 16
to 17, 2014. I feel excited when Dr. Imelda Tangalin announced
the tour. I always imagine the place where we go especially
when they give the itinerary of the tour. Its an opportunity for
me to reach beautiful places in Bicol that I cannot already see.
The day was come; it was May 16, 2014 at 3:30 in the
morning, the time of departure. We reach the departure area
at exactly 3 o clock in the morning with excitement and ready
to travel. I feel good that time but when I get into the bus my
stomach starts to rock. I feel dizzy. So, I decided to sleep. The
bus stop every now and then if some other colleagues ride in.
Until we reach the Owas, Albay. We stop for a while for our
personal necessities.

It is about 8 oclock in the morning when we reach the
Kawa-kawa. This is our first destination. At first, I feel
disappointed. What is special in this place, I said. I cant see
anything different. Then, when we look a place to eat, one of
our colleague encourage us to go up the hill. There are tables
and cottages up there. She said. It is the good place to eat.
While walking up the hill, we saw the big cathedral which is not
done yet but you can figure out how beautiful it is if it was
done. We continue walking until we see the statue of Last
Supper. It starts me to amaze. We found ourselves at the table
under the trees eating our baon, (the rice and fried chicken
from Del Gallego). The air is fresh and we feel relaxed. Plenty of
trees you see everywhere. You heard the birds singing. Why it
is called Kawa-kawa, we asked. Because every one of us dont
know the answer, me and my friends from Sta. Elena decided to
go up the hill to find out what is at the top of the mountain. Its
a tiring walk. Every now and then my friends take a picture. The
eagerness to reach the top is always in our mind, but our body
gives up. Thinking that we are only on station three, our fear
conquers our faith. My friends decided to go back. I feel
disappointed that time. I really want to see what is at the top of
the mountain. Why it is called Kawa-kawa? I am looking
forward for the next time. At the foot of the mountain we
waited our colleagues. It was 11 oclock in the morning when
we leave the Kawa-kawa.

Cagsawa Ruins is our next destination. It was found at the
foot of Mayon Volcano. It is the volcano with a perfect cone,
and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The sun is shining
brightly. We feel very hot, but it cannot stop everywhere to go
around. We take the picture everywhere. Beautiful!
Wonderful! everyone said. We walk around looking for special
pasalubong. Its really a joy to see orchids with beautiful
flowers in different colors hanging in every nipa store. It
encourages us to buy. It is a good remembrance from Mayon
Volcano, we said. Then, we passed by in a native store. I saw a
native body bag for my daughter and 2 sili key chains for my
sister in law. Then we take a fruit shake while waiting to others.
Its time to leave the place.
Wildlife is our next destination. Its about 1:30 in the
afternoon. We see different kinds of wild animals like snakes,
birds, ostrich, lion and many more. We take a walk looking for
the crocodile. When we see it, we thought that this big animal
was dead. We look at the crocodile for a couple of minutes, but
it did not move. Until the care taker of the animals came to
feed the crocodile. He called the big animal Venus and the big
crocodile finally move toward the direction of the caretaker.
Everybody laugh while watching the big crocodile eating the
whole chicken. It is almost 5 to 6 whole chickens as I counted.
We walk again to see other animals. We take picture
everywhere, until we leave the place.
Were going to the next destination. Its the Embarcadero
according to the itinerary of travel, but unfortunately, the bus
was not in good condition. After suffering to much heat inside
the bus, because the aircon does not functioning, the driver of
bus 2 decides that he bring his passenger first to the Pacific mall
then go back for us. Its a long time of waiting. Almost 30
minutes. Then, the bus came and brought us to the mall too.
Were hungry. Its time to eat supper. Then, we eat in Chow
king. After buying two Barbie dolls for my youngest, we only do
a window shopping. We dont have much money to buy
whatever we want.
Its time to rest and sleep. We travel again for the last
destination for the first day. It was the Baao Recreational
Center. We spent the rest of the night in this place. We saw the
pool. It encourages us to swim. We decided to swim before we
sleep. Then take a rest and have a good sleep.
Its another good morning. Its our second day. We are in
the cottage while eating free breakfast (longganisa, itlog and
plain rice with coffee). After eating, we prepare for swimming.
Water is cool and good enough for the hot summer. We
enjoyed swimming up to 10 oclock in the morning. Then, we
prepare ourselves for eating lunch. We eat chopsuey, menudo
and plain rice. We are now ready to travel again.
After a short trip, we rich the most important reason while
were having an educational tour, to see and explore UNEP, the
school of Graduate Studies where we belong. Wow, its big!
Everyone exclaimed. There are high buildings and wide
playground. One big tarpaulin catches my attention. Wow,
amazing! 100% pass the criminology board exam. This school
is good I said. We take a short walk and take pictures then rest
while waiting for the research seminar. It is the main reason
why we are in UNEP. It is exactly 2 oclock in the afternoon
when we go upstairs to write our name in a registration form.
The research seminar started. We take a seat and listen to the
speaker. Its all about the policy of school and the research. All
speakers are good. Its about 4:30 in the afternoon when the
seminar was finished.
Its time to travel again. Were going to CWC Provincial
Capitol in Pili, Camarines Sur. The place is good but its sun set
already. So, after a short walk and taking pictures, we leave the
place. We are going to visit Basilica Church in Naga City. We
need to be there before the church was close. We are lucky
because the nun who is in charge to the church gives us the
chance to kiss the Viva la Virgin de Penafrancia.
Its 7 oclock in the evening. Home sweet home, but
everybody is hungry. So, we passed by the SM Mall in Naga to
eat dinner before going home. Its a long ride again. So, I
prepare myself to relax and sleep.
Its about to 11:30 in the evening when we reach Del
Gallego. We are tired and sleepy but happy. Its another
beautiful experience that I never forget.
Thanks God, You bless our trip. Thanks to all the professor
of graduate studies, you give us the chance to see and discover
the beautiful places in Bicol.




Prepared by:
IMELDA P. DELOS REYES
MAED STUDENT






UNIVERSITY OF NORTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES
School of Graduate Studies
Iriga City, Philippines


NARRATIVE REPORT
On Educational Tour
May 16-17, 2014



Presented to:
DR. ADELAIDA P. HERNANADEZ, Ph. D.
Subject Specialist


Master of Arts in Education
Major in Administration and Supervision
SUMMER 2014

By:

IMELDA D. DELOS REYES
MAED STUDENT