Dumaguete-Siquijor (Part 2)

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On Random Impulses, II
Negros Oriental
Central Visayas
06 to 09 September 2013
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[Dumaguete-Siquijor (Part 1)]

I was slightly drunk last night and relied too much on Dave to wake me up for an early market stroll the next day. Unfortunately, he was also drunk and we were already behind schedule for the first boat trip heading to Siquijor Island.

Or maybe not.

even at the docks, Siquijor waters look like THIS.

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Day Three
08 September 2013
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A trip to the market and several other things-to-do later, we finally made it to the docks-- only to find out with amusing relief that the first trip to Siquijor, scheduled at 5am, was cancelled for reasons that I had already forgotten as of present (hehe). So we signed our names up on the list for the next earliest trip at 8am and managed to board some time before that.

on-board a rustic boat with a curious-looking
cloud formation up ahead. XD

Dumaguete City to Siquijor Island would take around 45 or so minutes (we took the fast craft). Fare was around 160, I think. When we arrived at the Siquijor Island Dock, I was mesmerized by how clean the waters were-- it's almost as if I wanted to dive straight right in. XD

There, we were met by Dave's aunt (or... was it grand-aunt?) with a pick-up a truck-- encountered a vehicular malfunction along the way and got held up for a couple of minutes-- then headed straight for Salagdoong Beach.

About that slide, it was closed for public usage due to maintenance I believe. But before our watery adventures, LUNCH. :3

hot off-the-grill :D

Several cottages by the shore were set-up for rent. There were also rooms further up the beach so if you have plans to stay over night, I suppose you could opt to rent those. We were lucky enough that my friend had relatives living near the area so we stayed there instead for free. :D For cooking, the management was thoughtful enough to set-up grilling places in several locations near the cottages.

As for me, I didn't want to get in anyone's way as they cooked so I dallied away to explore the area:

hallelujah~

The Angels are coming? XD

 

I'm not sure what this is called-- a lagoon maybe? XD

teh slide~ XD

I absolutely had NO plans of going up the slide for a plunge. I was much too scared already heading towards that piece of rock/coral formation in the middle because the water gets deep almost instantly. Sure it looked lovely, but you need to be careful especially if you want to climb those rocks. Big mistake on my part (haha!). In the end, I got off the waters with several cuts all-over my hands and the worse was I got stung by a sea urchin. >_<

There's also a small cove up the lagoon which was pretty much accessible since the water wasn't deep. It kind of offers privacy, but care should be taken because it's quite slippery.

that's the secluded cove on the first three pictures.

After Salagdoong Beach, we hurried on towards another location which, we thought, we wouldn't be able to go to anymore given that the last trip back to Dumaguete was at 5pm. The enchanting Cambugahay Falls.

that is no exaggeration.

It's a three-tiered waterfalls, perfect for swimming. It gets deep almost instantly, so if you're not much of a swimmer but wants to take a dip, steer clear of the perimeter near the falls.

long climb back up. x_x

We stayed for about 30 minutes, then ran back up the steps to return to the docks and head back to Dumaguete City for the last boat trip. Unfortunately, since the trip from the falls to the docks was a lot farther than we thought, we got left behind. Hahaha. It was like a scene out from a movie when we saw the cargo-hold of the ship close up, but it was just too late for us. As the others seemed like they couldn't believe what just happened, my mind had already accepted the fact that we were about to stay the night in Siquijor and just sail early the next day for the first trip. I just remained quiet while they talked about what just happened and sauntered off near the edge for some pictures. Like I said, for a Manileña, this was novelty. :)

aw shit. XD

steps at the bottom of the picture: I thought it was safe enough.

clear, blue waters

So we went back. Spent the night in the home of Dave's grand aunt to freshen up and had dinner. Toured the town proper because there was some sort of festivities there to hype up the upcoming town fiesta. Went back to the house and drank for a few hours with the boys, and then slept until it was time to wake up for the first boat ride the following day.


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Day Four
09 September 2013
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low tide.

beach, by the docks

Even though we were up early, we still didn't make it in time for the first scheduled trip so we had to wait for two or three hours again for the second one at 8am. It was tragic, but it was fine since we still had plenty of time before our flight back to Manila in the afternoon.

here comes the sun, doo-roo-roo-root~♪

waiting for the next ship to arrive.

the product of my ever-constant need to saunter about.

sittin on the dock of the bay~ watching the tide roll away~

The dock.

Boat arrived at around past 7am and we boarded. We sat at a precarious location in the middle of the boat with the doors slightly ajar, while the wind and sea splashed at our faces, and it felt nice for more than that reason alone.



When we arrived back at Dumaguete City, I decided to let the others go ahead and clean up first in the hotel while myself with Glenn and Francis stayed behind to pre-order sweets at Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries Shop. Then after, we hurried back at the hotel to clean up, check-out and head out to Dave's place for lunch. It was in a quaint town called Dauin-- around 20 minutes or so away from the city proper-- which incidentally was going to celebrate its fiesta the following morning, and it was just a shame that we had to leave that day already. Lunch was delicious nonetheless. :D


Anyway, it was around past 1pm when we managed to go back to Dumaguete City proper to pick up our orders of cakes and pastries.

mine~ all miiiine...!

 And then... it was back to Manila for us. Back to reality. :(

To end, I just have to say that Dumaguete is a haven for foodies. It has lots of cheap places to eat with delicious food and they have beautiful beaches. My only regret was that we weren't able to go up north to the Sand bar. :(

But anyway, I'd make sure to return-- perhaps, when I have more time to spend freely. :)

Til next time! ;)