Unwinding in the City of Cebu
âDaghang Salamat, Cebu!â I bet you will say those terms after visiting the tourist spots and meeting the people in Cebu.
Cebu is a place where you can find a wave of peace; that's why my family chose it to be our travel destination. Our trip to Cebu was planned a month before the day, and during that month, something came up, my niece died because of pneumonia. Therefore we grab the opportunity to unwind in Cebu.Â
Once I stepped out from the airplane in Mactan Airport, my heart is so happy and excited to see what beauty it has.
Our first stop was in Sirao Garden up in the highland of Cebu City and is commonly known as Little Amsterdam. Upon our arrival, we went straight to the counter, paid the fee costs 50 PHP, and entered Sirao Garden. You can find millions of flowering plants with their colorful blooms, and according to the owner, it all started with one simple but profoundly beautiful flower.
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Besides of different flowers, you will also find other attractions like this humongous hand statue.Â
At that time, my mom was nervous because the height was like a thousand feet, but it was worth it, as you can see in the picture.
Sirao Garden is best known for its celosias, which look like bright flames, usually red and yellow. In Greek word means âburning.â Long before, other flower gardens opened and praised celosia as attractions, Sirao Garden already had these fiery blooms and became famous for them.
As we leave the Sirao Garden, I must say that it is indeed a Little Amsterdam and refreshing but, donât forget to admire the beauty of nature!
Our next stop is the famous Temple of Leah, also known from the city as the Taj Mahal of Cebu. Â
Upon our arrival, we went straight to the counter, paid the fee costs 50 PHP before entering the Temple of Leah to maintain its cleanliness.
Temple of Leah is a roman inspired temple built in honor of Leah Adarna, the grandmother of the famous actress Ellen Adarna. It is built to symbolize the undying love of his husband, who wants to show his fondness to his wife. It is also known as the Taj Mahal of Cebu because it is similar to Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal.
Imagine being loved by someone and proving that he really loves you by building a temple. I bet you will say, âSana all!âÂ
However, Cebu is not complete without visiting their famous Whale Sharks in Oslob that roams its seas.Â
Say hi to that giant whale shark! This is my first time encountering a Whale Shark. It feels like youâre facing a bus with a twist. Itâs so scary and exciting at the same time. My anxiety says, what if we got eaten by a whale shark, but we only live once, so why not make the most of it.Â
Based on the internet, a whale shark is compared to a bus. This is because thatâs how big it is. Oslob is located at the southern tip of Cebu, and it is one of the very few places in the world. However, Oslobâs whale watching tours are controversial because creatures like the whale sharks are not supposed to be lured to specific spots.
You can dive with the Whale Sharks for 500 Pesos, including goggles, vest, and boat. The staff there will be giving some rules and regulations to follow. Listen carefully!
Diving with the whale sharks is one of the incredible attractions you can experience in Oslob, Cebu. So what are you waiting for? Time to encounter the giant fish on the planet!
Daghang Salamat, Cebu! That was worth spending money, time, and trouble.
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