Coron Trip - Day 3, May 29, 2011

Hello, Day 3! This day, I'd say is the highlight of this trip. We're going to Malcapuya and Banana Island!

It's an hour boat ride to the island and the weather's not that good. In fact, I'm scared seeing dark clouds and rain while we're still riding the boat.

I was hoping that the place will be worth the travel. Lo and behold, the place is paradise.

The island's view deck.

After lunch, we went to our next destination, Banana Island.

We weren't able to go the this island but I took a picture anyway. I even forgot its name.

Dinner at Macario's Grill.

Last day, May 30 was for buying pasalubong. Thanks Cathy for the other photos. :)

Coron Trip - Day 2, May 28, 2011

It's Island Hopping Day today!

First stop, Kayangan Lake.

Next is Atwayan beach, where we had our lunch.

We then went to Coral Garden and CYC beach for more snorkeling and swimming. Afterwards, we went to Maquinit Hot Springs.

For dinner, we ate at Bistro Coron for one of the yummiest pizzas.

So there's our Day 2 in Coron.

Coron Trip - Day 1, May 27, 2011

Companion: Catherine Seneres

Aboard Air Philippines, we went to Busuanga. It has been "officially" the start of rainy season and we have yet to enjoy summer. Before our vacation has even started, I've been constantly checking Weather Underground and PAGASA websites for updates. Despite of the checks, here comes the rain.

We checked in at Rudy's Place. http://rudysplacelodge.jimdo.com/ Rested an hour or so, then they decided to have early dinner so we'd be invigorated the following day.

We ate at Kawayanan.

This capped Day 1.

Cagayan De Oro-Bukidnon-Camiguin Trip - Day 4

4:30am is the earliest ferry trip to CDO.

Super moon!

We arrived at Balingoan port and took the bus to Agora terminal which is about two hours.

Today's white water rafting day. We waited at our pick-up point which is McDo Divisoria.

From the town to the drop off point is roughly 45 minutes. But from the end point, it's only 15 minutes to the airport.






What we missed are Dahilayan Park activities and the photo/video coverage of the rafting thing.

All's saved in my 256MB brain memory though. :) As I've said, white water rafting gave a different kind of stoke.

Again, thanks Jelene for the pix and the company!

Cagayan De Oro-Bukidnon-Camiguin Trip - Day 3

We woke to the sound of the rain.

It's supposed to be the island hopping day. Had breakfast at Hibok-Hibok restaurant, inside Paras Beach Resort.



Shortly after, we booked a boat to White Island, it costs Php450. It's a good 10 minute-ride from the resort. The waves are unfriendly and the sun's hiding.



After an hour, we left White Island to go to Mantigue. It's another island in Camiguin. Unfortunately, we were not permitted to rent a boat due to the bad weather condition. We also went to the Giant Clam Sanctuary where we thought we could go snorkeling. We are not allowed because of the same reason.



We decided to have lunch. We went to J&A Fish Pen. It's like a floating restaurant.


We went to buy pasalubong and headed back to the resort.



Then, me and Jelene spent the night at my cousin's place so we can take the earliest flight back to CDO.

We rode an ambulance, btw. Coolness.

Pictures taken by Jelene, Cath or Phellize. Thanks!

Cagayan De Oro-Bukidnon-Camiguin Trip - Day 2

We woke up early to catch Paras Sea Cat to Camiguin. We thought it's only Php400 but when we paid for our tickets, it cost Php 550 because of the increase of gas prices, so they say.

On board Paras Sea Cat.

Boat ride to Camiguin from Benoni port is two hours. We took the 8:30am scheduled trip.

After two hours, we rented a multicab for Php1500 (8 hour duration). We had lunch at Vjandep. It was raining while we were touring. We checked in at Paras Beach Resort.


An hour or so later, we went to Katibawasan Falls. Entrance fee - Php15




Next is Ardent Hot Spring. Entrance is Php20 or 25, I can't remember.

Sunken Cemetery