wet and dry.. and again.
(my one-day solo adventure in camiguin island)
It’s saying I was having the time of my life. Traveling alone, setting foot on the place for the first time with only a map, some basic info you get from the internet, a light pack, and a little smile given away at the right time is my idea of a worthwhile trip. I cannot let myself into a well-planned trip because everything would be almost predictable. So it’s definitely not my cup o’ tea. I would always go for a little adventure. So, there I was, finding myself touring the entire island of Camiguin in one day. (see Camiguin fotos)
6 Provinces/5 Days
Being in different places in relatively almost the same time is like having the chance to embrace the world. I know. Considering the world perspective is like putting my statement overrated. But it’s simply how I feel during those crossing-the-seas times.
The adventure started with a petite breakfast in my much-loved Iloilo. Tête-à-tête with Pets at the airport in Cebu while waiting for her flight to Manila. We talked like we haven’t been away from each other. The kind you share with those who are closest to your soul. Glad that Wewe (Pet’s cool husband) was there, too, to accompany me. I had another breakfast at their place in Lapu-Lapu and slept till after noon. Bought a boat ticket for Cagayan de Oro after dinner at SM-Cebu. Once there, I took the PUJ that will take me to Lim Ket Kai, CDO’s main commercial complex. A simple tip when one is new at a certain place: take the public utility ride and go to places as if you’re one of the locals. It always works, for safety and savings. The two-hour ride to Bukidnon is a surprise because I didn’t expect the roads to be fairly good. It didn’t help to have this stereotype on southern stuff. My bad, tsk tsk.. Of all PR6 who seemed so sure to be at Teresa’s military wedding, only Lads and I made it. And to think we were the ones who weren’t so sure about going! I had fun with the gurls on the wedding eve. The following day, in the middle of Teresa’s wedding reception, I left for Misamis Oriental. Didn’t feel good at all that I have to leave such a good wedding reception. I just had to catch up on the last ferry that would take me to Camiguin Island. It was dark when we docked. I checked in this very cozy Enigmata tree house with only a backpacker’s budget. In the morning, I started one of the most unforgettable days of my life.. seeing and embracing the whole mesmerizing island in one day. I simply had the most breathtaking sights before me. The long list of itinerary includes visit at the Phivolcs with Mt. Hibok-Hibok facing me, 250-ft Katibawasan Falls, Ardent Hot Spring, White Island, Sunken Cemetery, Old Church that was buried during the 1871 volcanic eruption, Bura-bura Soda Pool, Sto. Niño Cold Spring, Guinsiliban, Mantigue Island, and Ostrich breeding farm. I had only me but I had fun!
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