CEBU | DUMAGUETE, NEGROS ORIENTAL | 2017

January 17 - 22, 2017

YEAH! We went to Cebu right after the Sinulog Festival.
Just because... we have a different agenda however, I still look forward to experiencing the fun- filled festivity in Cebu, next year, hopefully. 😄

DAY 1
January 17, 2017 
Tuesday

From our 5:15AM flight to 6:15AM to 6:45AM
Cebu Pac never fails. Very consistent.

Flight rates:

Manila to Cebu = 484php

17-Jan 2017

NAIA Terminal 3

Cebu to Manila = 1,646php

22-Jan 2017

NAIA Terminal 3

First meal at STK ta Bay sa Paolito's Seafood House
We waited for more than an hour for our food. Worth the wait? YES. 👍

their very own.....TUNA PANGA

Binagoongan

Tahong

Then, we went back to Glezzie's (a friend) mansion. Just kidding! We took a nap and others had some snacks and completed the itinerary for the next day's trip.

After preparing our stuff and such, we decided to have dinner at Larsian (the famous ihawan sa Fuente), which we missed sooooo much and chill at Distillery.

Jose Cuervo at Distillery Bar
It was a fun night, really. How did I know? Because I didn't have any pictures on my phone,
That means I totally had a great time, or drunk. ✌😊

DAY 2
January 18, 2017 
Wednesday

We went home from Distillery at around 2 in the morning and got up before 6AM to prepare for our Canyoneering trip. We were (I was) too "sleepy" + hungover but still pulled ourselves up and kept moving. We took the bus at the South Terminal going to Bato Tinao. We arrived there at around 10AM. I couldn't remember how the bus trip was, I just slept. So bad. Thanks for my nff, named.. Bonamine. 😅

Highland Adventures
Canyoneering from Canlapi/ Kanla- ob River, Alegria to Kawasan Falls, Badian Cebu
 Rate: 1,500php per head for 8pax and ↑ (+ free lunch near Kawasan Falls)
Highly recommended. We give them 10/10 ⭐s.
For inquiries: contact Mike Munoz (0917 950 8750)

Trek for 45mins - 1 hour after habal- habal.

Hotdog party.
No need to bring money. "Kuya guide" will lend some.
This is the only spot where you can eat on your way to Kawasan Falls.

(Top view of) Kawasan Falls
Where we rode a bamboo raft "Balsa" and had a waterfall massage.
It was an awesome experience though it was a bit ouchieee (painful). Laughtrip, so everything's cool!

Massage at Kawasan Falls

#bandwagoning
I so love this shot.

It was an awesome 4-5 hour walking, swimming, crawling, jumping, climbing (etc- etc) experience.
Another first, for all of us. No regrets. It was really fun.
"You''ll never know your limits unless you push them." #YOLO 😎

WHAT IS CANYONEERING?

Canyoning or canyoneering (in US) is a popular outdoor trek that involves traveling down creeks or streams within a canyon through variety of means including walking, jumping, swimming, climbing and abseiling.

WHAT TO BRING?

waterproof camera
(a small) waterproof bag for your valuables
bottled water / candies
**Do not bring heavy stuff. Make sure that your phones are safe.

WHAT TO WEAR?

Helmet
Life Vest
Shoes or slippers with straps
Leggings or shorts (optional)
Rashguards (water is too cold)
**Please do not wear a set of 2- piece. It's annoying. 😀 That isn't a beach, btch 😉 #sorrynotsorry No joke, it was really cold. hehe

Right after Canyoneering, we went back to the Highland Adventures Camp to shower. They helped us find a hotel within the vicinity. They recommended Ging- Ging Tourist Inn, Poblacion, Badian Cebu. We took the Barkada room with 10 beds for 3,000php per night. We were so pleased to see how clean and comfortable the room and their equipment in the hotel are. 10/10 ⭐s for Ging- Ging. 😊

For inquiries:
Ging- Ging Tourist Inn, Poblacion, Badian Cebu
0906 0845171
0942 2303514

DAY 3
January 19, 2017 
Thursday

Badian Cebu  to Dumaguete
Call time: 6AM
We took the bus going to Bato Samboan for 3 hours then rode a ferry going to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. We're supposed to go to Apo Island but the weather was really bad so we decided to look for a hotel to stay in. We got the La Contour Pension Inn and Masaje (Dumaguete City).

Santander Port, Cebu

Our "SUPPOSEDLY" off to APO ISLAND
But since the weather was not good we just rented the jeepney and looked around the City.
Apo island to #roadtrip 

Dauin Beach, Negros Oriental

Since our Apo Island trip was canceled, we met our friends in Dauin Beach instead.
It was still rainy. Who cares? 😎

The Dumaguete Bell Tower is known to be the oldest Belfry in the province of Negros Oriental.

Piaya at Bong bong's
(Robinson's)

The Silliman University

Shakey's

Pizza cravings 101, success! 🍕🍕🍕

Your trip won't be complete without Silvanas.
Fine! Mine wasn't. So sad. They didn't give me one. (crying) #oa

Hayahay
(Boulevard)

A very cozy place
Perfect for lovers, family and friends.
Food is good. Service is so-so. Price is reasonable.
+ a band with great violinist & singers

Chupito means "shot"
A shot of alcohol in Spain

You can also take the Chupitos out.
180php per bottle
Name your flavor.

They offer variety of flavors for only 20php. How affordable, right?
I got cookies and cream + milk chocolate

Me, after #s of Pilsen and 2 shots of Chupitos
KNOCKED OUT.
Hey! Call time is at 4AM. 😓

DAY 4

January 20, 2017 

Friday

From Dumaguete City to Manjuyod Sand bar
We took the bus for almost an hour and met our contact person who'll assist us going to the Manjuyod Sand bar.

Off to the port
Yes! I didn't shower. 😀 (disclaimer)
Jampacked. 10 pax + a driver in a tricycle
How cool!

They called it... "Maldives of the Philippines"
But I think Pinoys must call it OURS. The Manjuyod! 👌

Since the Sand bar in our first spot wasn't visible "at all" because of the non-stop rain.
Our "Kuya guide" brought us here. Salamat pu 😉

Ayan na ko!!! 😀😄

"Kuya" who sells buko, beer, talaba etc. in the island
(Manjuyod Sand bar)

Talaba (10php each)
Which THEY tried.

After our Manjuyod trip. We went back to our hotel in La Contour Pension Inn and Masaje to shower and fix our things. Then, we had lunch at Jollibee in Robinson's. From there, we took a tricycle and a bus going to Moalboal Cebu.

We arrived at Moalboal Cebu at around 7pm, I think. We looked for a place to stay in White beach.

Beach front
While prepping our dinner.
We got 2 air- conditioned rooms for 4K, night until 12 noon the next day (+ unlimited water)
A good buy? Yes, I think.

GRILL TIME
Hotdogs, Longganisa, Eggs and Rice
It was rainy so we weren't able to stay long outside. Sad

DAY 5
January 21, 2017 
Saturday

White Beach, Moalboal Cebu
We're supposed to beach bum in the morning but the weather was too rude. It rained soooo sooo hard, like there's no tomorrow.

But then again.....
THE SUN IS UP, btches! Time for some skinny dipping cheeesseee Chos!
THE WHITE BEACH of Moalboal Cebu

We had a couple of hours to enjoy the sunlight
Not complaining ✌😊

Last morning in Cebu.
And the sun is sooooo UP. WHY? Why just now?
Not complaining, again. ✌😊

We're out!
Off to Cebu City.
Tabo-an Market Here we comeee!!!

CHORIZO
30php per dozen

Danguit, Pusit, Tuyo atbp.
Perfect pasalubong for Manilenyos.
Remember: These stuff aren't allowed in the plane as hand carry baggage, so make sure that you'll put them in a sealed box and check them in at the counter.

Dinner at Larsian
Again? YES! Again. Why? 😀
Looks tasty, right?! Yummy! 👍

Puso
Pronounced as: PUH- soh
(Rice) 

FINALE.
Cebu Lechon Belly.

DAY 6
January 22, 2017 
Sunday

Morning flight back to Manila.


There you go. Another awesome DIY Cebu and Dumaguete, Negros Oriental trip. It's always a great time catching up with real friends, meeting new people, learning & trying things that you thought you couldn't do. Keep exploring. Push yourself. Do things that will surprise you. Face your fears because no one will face them for you.


See you on my next trip. 😎
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