Long overdue post! This was one memorable trip for me because I traveled with my high school friends most of them I haven’t seen in a long time. We scored really cheap roundtrip tickets almost a year before this trip (thanks to Viber for the seamless communication) and saved big time on accommodation by sleeping in one of our friend’s apartment/pad in the city. We’re also lucky we had lots of friends in Cebu who are either working or studying there to tour us and give us tips on how to go around the places we wanted to visit in Southern Cebu.
Highlights of our trip to Cebu:
The view at the peak is worth the 2-hour trip from the city. From the Dalaguete highway there are a number of habal-habal drivers who will take you at the registration area. Upon arrival at the registration area, the trek is about 10- 15 minutes. It was a really good view of Cebu, and the short trek was what I really liked about it since I’m not much of a hiker. This is where we started our South Cebu adventure.
4) Camotes Island caves and Santiago beach
I loved the place where we stayed for the night. Even though it was cheap, it had a lovely view of the bay. The day tour around the island was spent exploring and swimming inside the caves. Buho rock would be the most interesting, as it had the amazing view from the top and the diving board where you’ll actually dive/jump into the sea. I was too chickened out to try that. Boo, self! Haha. This is also where we got to eat the cheapest meal when I spent only 90Php for a brunch of calamares, sinuglaw, grilled fish, fish tinola and puso (rice in coconut leaves). Amazing, right?!
3) Kawasan and Aguinid Falls
Kawasan falls was a sight to behold. I could spend an entire day there just swimming. Aguinid falls was more of a challenge, since you’ll be climbing up the different levels. The water was cold and it was so much fun bathing under the falls. The entire afternoon we spent climbing Aguinid was tiring and exciting at the same time. Just enough to get us to sleep like babies afterwards.
Coming from Iligan, also known as the city of waterfalls, you’d think we’ve had enough of waterfalls. But no, I haven’t even been to Tinago falls since I was in preschool! Haha. I promised myself that whenever I have the chance to go home, I’ll definitely visit the city’s waterfalls.
This one’s controversial. Many environmentalists have been asking the local government to stop this practice. I feel bad for patronizing this activity but I can’t deny that we actually had so much fun swimming with the gentle giants. Keyna, I-za and I were grinning the entire time we were underwater and seeing the whalesharks up close. We tried our best to follow the instructions like not to get too close to the whalesharks. The activity cost us 500Php for 30 minutes, the best 30 minutes we spent the entire trip to Cebu. Hopefully, they resolve the issue and find a better, more sustainable way of promoting the whalesharks soon.
1) Spending the time with my high school loves
What is truly the highlight of this trip would be getting to travel with my high school friends. I had such an amazing time catching up, eating lechon and traveling with my girls. Hoping for more travels with them soon!
Cebu Travel Diary Long overdue post! This was one memorable trip for me because I traveled with my high school friends most of them I haven't seen in a long time.
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