Come Again to "Camiguin"
On our way to Camiguin |
Our Camiguin escapade was finally realized. I prepared a 5-itinerary for bro to choose from. Plan A was a Camiguin-Cagayan adventure, Plan B was Camiguin-Iligan-Cagayan, Plan C was Camiguin-Iligan, Plan D was Camiguin only and Plan E was Siargao-Camiguin getaway. Out of 5, bro chose Plan D, he said, it's the only Plan that is not in a hurry. Well, he wanted more of a vacation, not a sight seeing adventure he said. Okay then, fine with the rest of us.
White Island take-off point |
Below is our revised (actual IT if you must know... :D)
May 19 (THU) CAGAYAN-CAMIGUIN
3:30 - Arrival at Ecoland Terminal
4:00 - Bus ride bound to Cagayan
- Php 500
12:00 - Arrival in Cagayan/Lunch @ Mang Inasal
14:00 - Bus Butuan Route, alight at Balingoan Terminal
- Php 143
15:30 - Arrival at Balingoan Terminal
- Tricycle bound to Balingoan Port
- Php 7
16:15 - Shuttle Ferry (RoRo) to Benoni Port
- Php 170
18:30 - Check-in @ Paguia’s Cottages
- Php 1,200 good for four
- Php 400 for the multi-cab from the Port
18:30 - Dinner and Paras Beach Resort
- Php 150 entrance fee for non-stay-in (consumable)
White Island |
Picnic breakfast at White Island |
Sto. Niño Cold Spring |
Katibawasan Falls |
J&A Fishpen |
May 20 (FRI) CAMIGUIN (TOUR)
5:30 - Walk to White Island take-off point
6:00 - Arriving at White Island thru Paguia’s own boat
- Php 400.00 for two way
7:30 - Breakfast at White Island
9:00 - Back to the Hotel to change
9:30 - Off to the tour via multi-cab
- Php 1,500
10:00 - Katibawasan Falls
12:30 - Sto. Niño Cold Spring
- Lunch
14:30 - Old Church Ruins
16:00 - Ardent Hot Spring
15:20 - Sunken Cemetery
15:35 - Walkway
16:30 - Ardent Hot Spring
18:00 - Back to the Hotel
8:30 - Dinner at Luna Ristorante
Helen & Nots @ Old Church Ruins |
Sunken Cemetery |
May 21 (SAT) CAMIGUIN-CAGAYAN
7:30 - Check-out got a multi-cab
- Php 400 (from hotel to Vjandep to Mantigue Island take off point)
8:00 - Breakfast at Vjandep
- Php 500 (two way)
10:00 - Arriving at Mantigue Island
14:30 - Lunch at J & A Fishpen
18:30 - Shuttle Ferry back to Balingoan
- Php 170
20:00 - Bus back to Cagayan
22:00 - Check-in at Louise Inn
22:30 - Dinner at Chowking
Walkway to the Station of the Cross |
Ardent Hot Spring |
8:00 - Breakfast at Jollibee
9:00 - Bus back to Davao
- Php 500
17:00 - Home sweet home
Our 4:00PM from Benoni Port to Cagayan Port was cancelled, so we bought tickets for the 6:15PM Benoni-Balingoan trip instead. Since there was a change of schedule, we arrived in Cagayan around 9:30 PM. The last air-conditioned bus trip to Davao leaves at 10:00 PM, so we did not board that trip since we were still very exhausted and haven't had dinner yet, so we were kind-of hungry as well.
We looked for a place to stay for the night, unfortunately, there was going to be a some sort of exam, so most of the hotels and inns were fully booked. Our last hope that was suggested by one of the inns we went to, King Louie's Inn for Php 350.00 per room. It was okay for the night and we were too hungry to find another, so we hop in.
We freshen up a bit and went out to take dinner at Chowking, Divisoria branch. That branch of Chowking was one memorable place for me and my officemates, way back 2006, so we dined in and I told that super funny story and left bro, Helen and Labsy having stomach cramps for laughing.
We strolled a bit, went back to the inn and retired for the night. We were definitely too tired to stay out longer, but we had a great time hanging out with some lauriat with it. We woke up the following day, went for a full Jollibee breakfast and started our way back home...
It's nice to know that a place pretty amazing to us is not too far from home, thus we should, and we have, taken the chance to explore the beauty of nature and life...
And as we do this, we may encounter a not-so-good adventure side effects, but that we can let go, since we have not only added another good place in our hearts, but another memory to cherish with our loved ones... :) Happy Living!
Mantigue Island |
Bats at Mantigue Island |
We freshen up a bit and went out to take dinner at Chowking, Divisoria branch. That branch of Chowking was one memorable place for me and my officemates, way back 2006, so we dined in and I told that super funny story and left bro, Helen and Labsy having stomach cramps for laughing.
We strolled a bit, went back to the inn and retired for the night. We were definitely too tired to stay out longer, but we had a great time hanging out with some lauriat with it. We woke up the following day, went for a full Jollibee breakfast and started our way back home...
It's nice to know that a place pretty amazing to us is not too far from home, thus we should, and we have, taken the chance to explore the beauty of nature and life...
And as we do this, we may encounter a not-so-good adventure side effects, but that we can let go, since we have not only added another good place in our hearts, but another memory to cherish with our loved ones... :) Happy Living!
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