Bugzy's Journal: Cebu

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Weekend Getaway: Badian, Cebu

I had a whole day training in Cebu branch on 7th of December. My college friend iki was coincidentally within the area that time so I extended my stay to spend the weekend with her.

Conference Room @ Cebu Office

My officemates took care of me during the training, taking me out for Lunch (Chika-an Restaurant) and Dinner. Thank you for the treat Mommy Lyn, you are always so accommodating!

Forgot the name of the resto but the bbq and its sauce is yumyum!

My dear friend offered her humble studio for a sleepover on Friday night. The following morning, we decided to take a bus going to the southern part of Cebu. In a small, quiet town of Badian to see the Kawasan Falls and super calm waters of Badian Beach. It was a 3-hr drive from the City.

Two Kuyas guided us to the main falls of kawasan, there were also bamboo sculptures. We bought water and bibingka along the way. And when we got to the resort, we hurriedly ordered sinigang na liempo, lechon kawali and coconut juice for lunch. Hungry much, I asked for an extra rice!

With the bamboo raft, we were able to get within the falls and had a pressurized water massage. We then hiked up to the 2nd, 3rd and all the way up to the main source which was so isolated. The water was super cold, I had cramps but still made our way back thanks to kuya's help in massaging my feet. :D

Korean Tourists enjoying the bamboo raft

We stayed at a small, quiet resort, La Playa Beach Resort, where I took some of the best sceneries I have ever shot!

Can you spot the other Rainbow?!

Life of Pi?!

Hues of Sunset

Tiny fishes!

With the Resort's owner, Nanay Sony

Peeking @ my seatmate's korean book. =D

A memorable trip with my old pal!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Cebu-Bohol Trip

May 22 to 25, 2009

"WOW Philippines!, this is a place worth remembering again and again."

Few weeks prior to our flight to Cebu was thrilling, it was full of hype. One day we're excited, the next day we're losing hope...we don't know if we're still going! we're not sure who's coming, where to stay, we don't know if the weather will be good...most of us were confused...I AM confused! because i was tasked to do the budgeting and scheduling of activities. Originally we're more than 10 but as our flight day's getting closer, we're getting fewer, one by one...backing out, each had their valid reasons (???).

-=May 21, 2009=-
A day before the flight: Badethski's not yet sure. We still have to wait for her doctor's advice if she's already well enough to join the trip and it came out positive just a few hours before our departure time. YEHEY!!!

glad you came, we need your cam hehehe! V('',)

-=May 22, 2009=-

We arrived at Mactan Airport by 6:15 am and went directly to Supercat Terminal for Bohol. We had lunch at Loboc River Cruise courtesy of badeth then visited the famous Tourist Spots: Chocolate Hills, Man made Forest, Baclayon Church, The Historical Blood Compact site, Hanging Bridge and the Hinagdanan Cave.

Jumping over the Chocolate Hills

Bohol Trip is not complete without visiting those tiny, round-eyed tarsiers.

-=May 23, 2009=-

Rise and shine for ocean adventure... we went to see the dolphins and luckily we've seen not just one but a lot of them!!! we went on to Balicasag Island for its Marine Sanctuary...the best i've seen so far.

Chasing the dolphins

Cool underwater world!

By 2 o'clock, its time for Cebu Trip! We spent our first night with our Cebu friends, Mommy Lyn and Els. They gave us a welcome treat at Ila Puti and La Marea Pastry Shop and Lavazza Cafe.

It's Kas' fave dish at Ila Puti and now Kuting's =)

thanks for the yummy treats mommy lyn and elsie! BUSOG!

-=May 24, 2009=-

Welcome to Sumilon Island! It's a 3-hour ride from Cebu City. It is a small island that is actually close to Balicasag Island of Bohol (According to the Cebu-Bohol map i bought in SM Cebu). It is a quiet, relaxing place where you can have trekking, glass-bottom boat trip, kayaking, snorkeling and other activities.

splendid bird's eye view