I had my heart broken two months ago. It was my fault cause I didn’t give the guy the emotions or the reactions he needed from me and partly his fault to for he didn’t had enough patience to bare with me. After every storm comes a rainbow, too bad he didn’t see the rainbow cause he walked away after the storm, too bad I didn’t followed him immediately, too bad he walked fastly, and too bad I was dumb. But let’s move on and get on relishing the feeling and moments I had in Bantayan Isalnd. I had the chance to start my summer escapades early as I went to Bantayan with the three people I know. And this is how my Bantayan escapade went…
Our travel from home started at 11:45 AM. Travelers to Bantayan waiting at the North Bus Terminal were starting to make the line long. North Bus Terminal is the first point of access to Bantayan- a bus travel to Hagnaya Port, San Remegio. We arrived at the port after five hours because of the heavy traffic in Mandaue City. By the time we arrived at the port it was already around 7 PM and we needed to wait til 10:30 PM for the boat to Santa Fe, Bantayan Island. The boat landed on Sta. Fe around midnight. We had to take a jeepney ride to Bantayan Lungsod and a tricycle ride to Barangay Baud where we’ll stay for four days.
Our first day in Bantayan Island starts. The itinerary was to go fishing and we did.
Barangay Baud is known for its crabs. But we didn’t got any of those, instead what we got were small fishes. I got four, at least.
We finished fishing around 12 noon and by that time, the sun was shining so bright even when we were in our rash-guards, we still got sunburns.
Toasted skin was worth it though. Just look at the crystal water.
In the afternoon, we went for a walk at the shore where we saw these shells. These could be eaten but because of the abundance of these, people living near the shore doesn’t mind these shells. Look at how many they are.
They made the shore look like this:
We stayed til sun set and marveled at its color and could only utter the words, amazing and wonderful.
Aside from the beach and sunset, you’ll even love Bantayan because of their food- sea foods!
The shell is so beautiful! I wanted to take it home! This shell is even made use for home decorations.
We traveled to Sta. Fe where white sand beaches are mainly located.
I practically spent two hours in the beach, relishing the feeling of an oxygenated sea water. I could stay for like days. The water was even more crystal here than in Bantayan.
But sadly we had to go back to Bantayan in the afternoon to attend a procession. This procession is held every Black Saturday. Floats were made in honor of the patron saints of every barangay. The houses that we passed on each had terraces to watch the parade. How marvelous is that? By the way, this is the oldest church in Cebu province.
The oldest church in Cebu province.
This float caught my attention. This was guarded by policemen. People believed that in that bed where Jesus lies is full of money donated by politicians and known people in Bantayan.
This day ended with sore foot and burnt skin.
We had to bid farewell to this wonderful island. Surely this won’t be the last time. See you real soon Bantayan Island!
Escape to whatever that might come I had my heart broken two months ago. It was my fault cause I didn't give the guy the emotions or the reactions he needed from me and partly his fault to for he didn't had enough patience to bare with me.