the way I see it: 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.