After 40 days, the Balangay is complete!
After 40 days, the Balangay is complete! (parang Noah's Ark ang drama...) The bloggers had a fun time inside the Balangay, which can comfortably fit 20 people.
Here are a few scenes inside the Balangay...
It was raining so hard in CCP last night. The winds were blowing sideways, showering the bloggers. It felt like a simulation of what a stormy night inside the Balangay would feel like.
Aidan was constantly asking me when the Balangay would sail. I told him that we will be back when the Balangay is on Manila Bay waters. I think he finds it odd why the vessel is still on land.
This is the view inside the Balangay without the flash. It is dark at night without any source of electric power. As a strategy, the Balangay will only travel for 10 days during day time.
Here is the inside view of the completed Balangay. The bamboo benches will also serve as their beds. One of the frequently asked questions was, "Where will the balangay crew pee?" They plan to bring a portalet inside the Balangay.
Art Valdez sharing with us the 3H Philosophy of the Voyage of the Balangay -- Harmony with Nature, Harmony with the Boat, and Harmony with the People.
Don't miss seeing the Balangay with your kids before it sets sail on June 24!
Live an Awesome Life, 
Text and Photos by Anton Diaz. Copyright 2009. blog: www.OurAwesomePlanet.comprof. blog: AntonDiaz.commobile: +63917-LOVEOAP (5683627) email: anton@diaz.ph
good luck on the portalet. reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utd1lCK_IQc
Posted by: enzo | Friday, June 05, 2009 at 08:05 AM
I wanna see this!!
Posted by: Ivan Man Dy | Friday, June 05, 2009 at 05:31 PM
I sure hope you guys will be wearing life jackets, just for safety. I wish you all fair seas.
Posted by: Naz | Friday, June 05, 2009 at 10:17 PM
it all seems so biblical! the boat looks awesome! congrats on this feat!
Posted by: miss igorota | Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 04:30 AM
Great pictures and an awesome adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Rens | Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Nice blog, I thought you would also be interested in a Philippine travel community, the site is www.explorephilippines.net
Posted by: vince | Monday, June 08, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Thanks! Yes, I'm sure all of the crew will have life jackets :)
anton
Posted by: Anton | Monday, June 08, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Ivan, tara sama tayo on June 12 :)
Posted by: Anton | Monday, June 08, 2009 at 02:21 PM