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Summer is definitely here and
heating up the place. Unfortunately for me, summer will be postponed this year
due to wedding preparations and work stuff. So for consolation, I will just be
content in dreaming of summer: beaches, tanning under the sun and cool blue
water. One of my best summer escapades was during our family trip in Bohol last
2010. Allow me to relive those memories with you…
After a fun city tour of Bohol, the
whole family headed to Panglao Beach. We checked-in a cozy inn and rested for
the night. Panglao reminds me of a mini-version of Boracay: the white sands,
massages on the beaches and lots of foreigners vacationing. We didn’t have
enough time to explore Panglao the next bright and sunny day because we were
headed to Balicasag Island. We hired a motorboat to bring us to island. Renting
a motorboat cost around P1,500, good for eight to ten people. Balicasag Island
is an island a few minutes away from Panglao. It is a marine sanctuary, perfect
for diving and snorkeling.
We spent the whole morning in the
island snorkeling. It was such a delight to swim with colorful fishes and
seeing live corals. I would advise you to bring an underwater camera if you
have, to capture the beauty underwater. After working up an appetite of playing
‘finding nemo’ in Balicasag waters, we had a sumptuous lunch there in one of
their cottages. There is a nipa-store there that sells fresh fishes and
crustaceans. We can ask them to cook it for us. But of course my baby brother
has to have his porkchop so we did order for that one too.
After the hearty lunch, our next
stop was to the Virgin Island a few kilometers boat ride from Balicasag. The
Virgin Island is more like a sandbar. The sands are whiter and finer. The water
is blue and inviting. The boatman said this is where the movie “Muro Ami”
starring Cesar Montano was shot. When we arrived on the island, a group of men
approached our boat selling what looks like sea urchins. It looks a like a very
spiny rambutan. They would crack it in half for you and offer you some vinegar
and salt to eat with it. Since I am always up for any gastronomic adventure, I
took one. It tasted gooey and salty but overall, not bad. I wouldn’t mind
eating a few more. We also had some coconuts juice cracked opened for us as we
basked under the sun. It is my mother’s favorite drink and she loved it! There
were a lot of people in that tiny sandbar and it looks like we are all one big
family reunion having a fun summer outing reunion. Our family did a lot of
jumping shots from the boat to the water. It was hilarious! We saw some family
having water volleyball game. Some are just swimming silently and enjoying the
beautiful view of nature.
We spent a longer time in the Virgin
Island. Its water is more conducive to swimming there than in Balicasag Island.
The white sands of the sandbar is a lovely sensation for the feet to linger
into. I have started to love sandbars after visiting my first ever sand bar in
Bais near Dumaguete. After that beach day adventure in Balicasag
and Virgin Islands, we went back to the inn, sun-toasted, tired but very happy.
Because the summer’s best ingredient is being with your favorite people in the
world. To me, that is my family and loved-ones.
Here is to you, summer. I will see
you, soon.
For more of my travel adventures as
well as food, movie, make up reviews and inspirational tidbits, visit my blog:
Little Miss Honey
Thank you, The Geisha Incarnate for
allowing me to share my summer memories with you….
2 comments:
Nice one. Dapat may ara man sa akon blog =P hehehe
Thank you Geisha Incarnate... I am honoured to be your first ever guest blogger in your blog... Hoping for more blog collaborations with you....
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