Living Young and Wild and Free in Kawasan Falls, Badian

One of my colleague, Kuya Nestor Sabanal, Jr, who lives in Alegria, loved

Living Young and Wild and Free in Camotes Island, Cebu

This is a bit long overdue but I have made up my mind (cheers to that!) that I would be blogging all my adventures and misadventures (if there's any! o_O) in discovering the different islands of the Philippines.

Camotes Island, Philippines

The island group is located east of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. It is 34 nautical miles from Cebu City and part of the province of Cebu. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camotes_Islands)

Legend has it that Spaniards who arrived here came upon some natives farming. When asked what the island’s name was, the natives replied “camotes” (sweet potatoes), thinking they were being asked what they were harvesting. This is just one of the charming things about the Camotes Islands.  (http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/camotes-islands/)

After two years of not seeing each other, me and my co-working scholars (Ryan, Ate Sweettee and Daren) of the University of Cebu Lapulapu and Mandaue, had finally decided for a mini-reunion last August 26-27, 2012 to unwind and relax by the beaches of Camotes Island.


Thanks to Daren and his fiancee for being our tour guide while we were there.

So, for us to catch the ferry at 5:30 am (their 1st trip), we practically met at the Hi-Way around  4am. (Take note, I didn't sleep well that night because I was so excited!) Then we took a jeep to Danao City which took maybe 30 minutes and then a 3-hour ride of the Jomalia. (the ferry)

Daren's mom and dad waited for us at the Consuelo port, ate breakfast at their place then, started our weekend getaway. First, we enjoyed the unspoiled beauty and the glistening waters of the Mangodlong Rock Resort.

Impressive work of art

The entrance costs P5.00 only 

Under the shade.

Feeling free 

Tourist lang ang peg! :p 

Then, we went to see the fine white sand and the relaxing shores of the Santiago White Beach.

Such a long shore.

High-jump kiddo's!

For such a tiring day, we settled to play cards before going to sleep.

Way tagay diha?? hehehe!

The next day, we went to Timubo Cave.

Fabulous rock formations

The inside of the cave

Welcome to Timubo Cave

After exploring this cave, we decided to drop by this area. (I totally forgot the name. tssss)

Im lost??

Make a wish!

Lynlyn’s 18th Birthday bash in Villa Asela Garden Resort

Her 18^th birthday is on March 31.

 

Being a girl, our 18^th birthday is one of those events in our lives that we truly never forget. It is a mark of a new chapter, a sign of womanhood. 

We (me and my Kuya) had planned for this event months ago and yet I never did expect that holding a simple party like this could be so tiresome. (yeah, really! I am not kidding!)

We held Lyn’s birthday party at Villa Asela Resort which is located in Bangbang, Cordova. 

Lyn-lyn with our cousins, Zlou and Ban

Me, Lyn-lyn and Inday (my workmate)

 This place can easily be located. From Opon-Merkado, you can ride a jeepney to Cordova (fare is P10.00) and tell the driver to drop you off Gaisano Mall. From here, you’ll ride a trisekad (fare is P5.00) and viola, you are already here. Their open cottages and function hall cost P300 where you can opt to rent a videoke machine or just insert a coin for a single song (P5.00). If you intend to come here during weekends or holidays, I suggest you better have a reservation first. You can contact them through through these numbers, (032) 511-1828, (032) 260-1998 and Sun 0932-8754-615.

The early birds catches the newly cooked foods. :)

Anyways, we arrived late at noon and soon feasted on the foods we prepared. Tatskey did the cooking for the Pancit, Lumpia and Buttered Chicken, though he wasn’t able to come because of his job. (Thank you for the effort Dad!) I made the salad (I’m good at this! :p). After Kuya Joey got the Lechon (just a small one) and made sure that we are already settled, he then leaves us, since his job didn’t allow him for a days’ off. So, It was just me, Jeff, Lyn, my Aunt Gena (who sponsored the softdrinks and water), my three cousins (Ate Lou, Banban and Zia), Inday (my aunt’s friend), and Archie (Lyns’ very cooperative and a helpful friend. He really is. He’s like a brother to me.) 

Jeffrey's friends.

Lyn, Me, Negs, Yam (who is 5 months pregnant) and Chel

As the sun sets, the celebrants friends arrived (They are way too many! hahaha!)

1st batch

2nd batch

3rd batch

And the best part was their version of the 18^throses and cotillion. I laughed so hard! :’)

Overall, it was such an unforgetable day for my sister, Jennylyn. (it was her day, remember?)

To my travel buddy, Happy happy birthday! I wish you all the best that life could bring. May God bless you more with so many blessings in life, a life full of love, happiness and excitement. I love you Sis. A&F!

N.B. No boyfriends until you receive your diploma. 

And, here are the other photos! Enjoy! 

Ate Lou, Ban, Lyn-lyn and me

This is the pool for the adults. Up to 5 feet

With Ban at the kiddie pool

With Ate Lou

Pulling Aunt Gena's feet

One of their cottages ranges from P800-P1300

With Archie, our hero for the day!

You are still a child for me! ^-^

With Mate Balaba. </3

That face though! :) Having fun at the Kiddie's Pool

I have not eaten well.

Lyn-lyn with friend Archie

They're having fun!

At the playground