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

Cagayan De Oro-Bukidnon-Camiguin Trip - Day 1

March 17-20, 2011

me
Cathy
Di
Jelene
Phellize
Sean

Terminal 3 8:20am flight

Aboard the AirPhil Express plane, we went to Cagayan De Oro. The flight's a little delayed but not enough to ruin the day.

Past 10 in the morning, we arrived at CDO airport.

Day 1:


Check out our ride:


Six of us at the back of a multicab.

We checked in at Travelers Pod near Limketkai Mall.

After checking in, we went to Bukidnon for lunch. Bukidnon's around an hour and a half away from Cagayan de Oro.

Del Monte Plantation

Corn Soup
We missed the picture of the vegetable salad.

Main Entree: Small-sized Steak

Fruit Salad

Option for unlimited pineapple juice or a glass of Four Seasons. We paid less than Php500 for this meal.

We can all smile now since our stomachs full.

We experienced light to heavy rainshowers in CDO.

In the evening, we went to Limketkai Mall. Then ended up having late dinner at Missy Bon Bon.

Photos credited to Jelene and Phellize.

HK - Jan 16-22, 2011

Met Chris, Tata, Annie and Robi in Centennial Terminal. Flight to Hong Kong got delayed. I missed the hours that I am supposedly sleeping plus I still have hangover from the Cebu trip.

Day 1: Arrived in Hong Kong after lunch. At the airport, we took whatever maps they have of the place. The weather's 8 degrees Centigrade. Dropped off our luggage at YMCA Salisbury hotel and went out to explore the place.

I get to see the MTR for the first time.

We went from one store to another until we arrived at the Harbor View and the Avenue of Stars.

This is where we had dinner on our first day.

A few drinks before going to bed in Robi's room.

Day 2: First day of training, in the office elevator.

View from the 18th floor where we have our breakfast and lunch.

In Mongkok, eating street foods. This is where we first get to shop at H&M.

Day 3: Violet day.

Went to Temple Street for the flea market.

Day 4: Watched the Symphony of Lights at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.

(http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/english/participating/participating_hk_15.html)

In front of Hong Kong Cultural Museum.

Day 5: Dinner at McDonald's.

Day 6: Last day of Training.

Outside the mall, near where we rode the ferry to Hong Kong island.

Finally, the group at Lan Kwai Fong, where the party at.

Day 7: Off to the airport for 11:10am flight.

Special thanks to Tata for these pictures.