Cebu

Trippin’ over: Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit

So after months of planning, we finally had our first big getaway trip- CEBU invasion! Yey!! We were 11-person group so we opted to avail the tour package which is really advisable if you have a big group with you. The package includes itinerary of all the must-see in the place, the accommodation and the transportation. Although it is a little bit more expensive than planning your own trip, the real deal for us is that it is hassle-free; so we get to enjoy the trip. I am actually a over packer, so it is a must to make sure that your baggage is not overweight (which mine is unfortunately). I still have to learn how not to over pack 🙂

Unfortunately our flight was delayed due to aerial traffic and we landed around midnight so we were all tired and hungry and just slept for a couple of hours before the real fun started.

all on board. we are ready!

bye for now Manila 🙂

first attempt to eat lechon 🙂

on our way for our first adventure: swimming with the whale sharks! yey!

On our first day, we went to Moalboal to swim with the whale sharks. This activity was the most fun for me. Sadly, I do not have any decent pictures of the whale shark; but the experience was surreal. Going to this place took us around 3 hours from Cebu and the swimming with the shark only lasted for about 30 minutes or so; but nevertheless it was super fun! Afterwards we went to Tumilog Falls where I get to ride in a rented motorcycle (which was another yehey and fun for me). You have to remember the assigned number of the motorcycle so that when it is time to go back, the driver will just yell the number and you will just hop on. Because it is summer, the falls was a little bit muddy and the water was not that strong, but that did not stop us from camwhoring the whole time. We had our lunch in a little eatery around the place. During our first night we had a few drinks and lots of karaoke-singing. Of course we planned all our songs and basically called it the “moving on playlist”; which was of course dedicated to Don. After some drinks, hoarse voices, lots of laughter and well-spent coins, I think everybody had a fun first night.

at Tumilog Falls

On our second day, we went island-hopping. We went to Pescador Island to do snorkelling, swim with the school of sardine fish, interact with a pawikan. We also went to Sumilon sandbar. I honestly was a bit self-conscious with exposing my “rare” (ha!) body; but after some pushing (from my friends) and talking with myself, I decided to just enjoy the beach; which was we did. My friends and I had a lot of fun taking pictures, recording some videos and just laying in the sand. We also went to the Kawasan Falls where we bravedly hiked our way unprepared. The view was breathtaking despite the flock of tourists. I just want to emphasize that the hike was not fun; for a lazy girl like me, I rarely enjoy outdoor activities like that; but I also want to tell you that I pushed myself and even went to the third fall just so I can say I did it. Hooray for me!

For our third day we went to a city tour. The traffic at Cebu city was really bad. I have heard that it was like Manila traffic and it was THAT bad. I don’t know how the local government can improve it but I hope they will because the city has a lot of tourists and it’s kind of disappointing to be stuck on the road due to traffic.

 

 

On our last day we had the day as free time wherein we get to enjoy doing nothing but relax. We went out to buy some pasalubongs. Our flight going back to Manila was once again delayed; and I tell you– it was never fun to spend time in an airport. I got home around 1 or 2 in the morning-dead tired. 

When travelling with a group, you could help but be paired/partnered with someone. I was expecting someone to be my travel buddy for the trip, but expectations can definitely lead to disappointment. But I was really happy to get to know more and spend time with Micah. She was my buddy during the whole trip, my partner in taking good-angled pictures and my joking buddy. I guess expectations and disappointments can turn into surprises. I had an epic clean fun during the trip. I honestly had some inhibitions but I was really glad I went with this bunch. Like I said in the previous blog these bunch have been my friends since I started working and up to now they still are. We all enjoyed simple things in life and I think that made this trip a whole lot of fun and memorable. The jokes and laughter we shared during this entire vacay was out of this world. I guess the thing I missed most in my life is having friends whom I can laugh with and shared moments with. Nowadays it is hard for me to talk about the things I hide from others for fear that they might use it against me. I guess what I missed most is true friendship and I am grateful that I have found that in this crazy group.