Over the weekend, I did something I haven’t done in a while—I touched grass… I mean, sea. 😅
The trip started smoothly. The ferry ride was chill, the sea was calm, and the weather was behaving—sunny but not too sunny. One part of the sky was gloomy, while the other was clear and cloudless. Just nice.
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It’s been a long time since I last set foot in Cebu and wow, how I’ve missed it. My last visit here was such a chaotic, drama-filled ride that it felt like a teleserye. That’s why, before doing anything else—before making trips, detours, and foodie stops, I knew I had to visit Sto. Niño Church first. I wanted to say my prayers, give thanks and reflect on the journey and lessons life has handed me. ❤️
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Pwede papicture? (Can you take a picture of me?) – My friend asked me as she hurriedly gave her phone to me and then she entered hastily in a rela (also known as motorela), a kind of tricycle here in Bantayan Island. I, then, eventually took a snap and when she went back to me to get her phone, I asked why, of all things in Bantayan, did she want to be photographed in this tricycle. She replied that this tricycle in Bantayan was different from the tricycles in other places because it looked like a mini jeepney.
I kept mum and thinking “Bitaw noh, the tricycle designs differ from place to place. PALAWAN, BATANES, PAGADIAN…these places have different tricycle designs.” And that hit me to get this notion to collect photos of tricycles and other interesting modes of transportation in different places in the Philippines. So far here is my collection of photos of trikes.
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Loko-Loko, also known as Buriring, is a type of pufferfish that gets Bantayanons excited and thrilled. It can be prepared as a local delicacy. While I’ve personally had a positive experience, and let me tell you, it filled my tummy with deliciously goodies from these cutie puffs, haha🤣! It’s also important to remember the risks involved though.
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Our 10,000 step challenge with my nieces turned into a hilarious scramble! Every scenic spot, like the beautiful mangrove river view and even a charming corner of the plaza that reminded me of Baguio, became a photo op. We grabbed cheap iced coffee (mine for 39 pesos, theirs sans caffeine!), then settled by the baywalk to capture the fiery sunset. It was stunning, but just as the sun dipped down, a swarm of flying termites attacked!
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First and Second Week of May 2024
Here’s a glimpse into the first two weeks of May! Hopefully, I can persevere in sharing the mundane moments of my life here and avoid letting lethargy dominate me. Lol! 😂 I’ve taken up keeping a weekly journal to track the little things.
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