This
travel journey was a history already but I love to write it down here the
summary of our visit and adventure in Cebu last March and what my base off got.
It was two (2) weeks of being off in my work and the time gave me the chance to
do the things I really wanted for my birth month.
It
was a chance to travel Cebu again after I had it last 2013. Travelling to Cebu
was actually my birthday getaway together with my family. I booked our tickets
too early of last year to get the cheapest air fare. I told my mother regarding
my plan with this get away but she’s not that excited hearing my plans because
the month for the actual said event was the busiest month for them. She told me
not to be with us on the trip and let my father go with us instead because she
will be the one managing our little farm JEEZ! My father wanted to sacrifice
his time for this but my mother insisted not to do so because she actually
visited Cebu many times. I knew it was just an alibi; I knew she really wanted
to be with us but she let my father do the visit in the city for him as well to
visit his relatives. It was past thirty (30) years when my father visited the
city and my mother knew that my father would be happier if he can visit them.
This is what being a true mother means; you have to sacrifice everything for
your family. I love you mother!
MARCH 8TH
I
got home from Benguet after a two day travel and the journey was really tiring.
But I made it possible for the planned getaway. I had a two (2) day rest at
home from the day I arrived. I did cleaning the house, washed my dirty clothes
and most importantly I got packed my things and my father’s clothes for our
Cebu Trip. My mother also prepared some small foods for my birthday on the 8th.
I told my mother not to prepare because I’m not used to celebrating and
preparing foods on my birthday when I started leaving the house for my college
life and now for work. My work involves assigning me into different places so I
honestly not a fan now of having a cake or foods on my birthday, oh yes! Call
it typical but not an old fashion in a way. But you know mothers they are the
most lovable persons on earth, they made things extra especial.
TRAVEL TO CEBU
Before
leaving for the trip my super mom left us words of wisdoms and some dos and
don’ts about the trip especially to my father lol. I was together with my
father who traveled to Davao and there we just met my sister who was come from
CDEO from work. My mother was left at home and promised that she can handle
everything. We were excited including my mother ;)
My
sister was busy taking pictures at the plane cause this was her first flew in a
plane. She loved to travel as well if time permits she told me. She was new in
her job so she’s kind a serious not to get more absents so she can get an early
transfer to other school near at home. She’s by the way a young and petite
teacher at 23.
We
arrived in Mactan Cebu as early as five (5) am, too early for our scheduled
time of arrival. We headed directly to my father’s cousin in Mactan. They had
spent half day of talking since it’s been a while when my father visited them.
After had lunch we directed to our accommodation. We took a ferry boat from
Mactan to Cebu City instead of taking a jeep or a bus because of traffic. And
my sister was the happiest because she loved to ride a boat.
My
father’s cousin accompanied us to our visit at Basilica del Santo Niño and
Cebu’s Cathedral. We lighted candles, attended the afternoon mass, had a
sight-seeing and dinner with him.
OSLOB CEBU
We
woke up early in the morning just to travel going to Oslob Cebu. We headed to
south terminal and took a bus. My father was with us and Jeronie, so no worries
on waking up early for the trip. Our main reason on visiting Oslob was to see
those amazing whales and also got the chance to swim with them. I will not go
into detail about this adventure because it is on my other blog – Swim with the
Whale at Oslob. The adventure was new to us so everybody was so happy. My
father was at first afraid to see those gigantic whales at the bottom of our
boat but later he got down from the boat and saw it in person.
SIDE TRIPS
After
we had our Oslob adventure, we used our spare time to visit our relatives in
Mabolo. My father confirmed that he still did not forgot the exact place where
their house was, so no hassle, we found it directly. I and my sister met them
for the first time personally and we were glad meeting them. They
invited us to attend the mass since on the next day it was Sunday. We attended
the mass at Redemptorist Church.
EXPLORING BUSAY
The
mass gave us a revitalizing mood to explore Cebu. They offered us to give us a
ride to explore what’s on our itinerary.
First
on the itinerary was visiting Temple of Leah (here for the blog)
Before
heading to the other spot, we had a lunch at Lantaw located near at Temple of
Leah. This restaurant has three (3) branches in Cebu, Lantaw Busay, Lantaw SRP
and Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant in Cordova. When you talk about food trip
in Cebu this restaurant - LANTAW always comes first in mind.
Second
the Terrazas de Flores. This is also new in the place which has a 100 pesos
entrance fee. The place was covered with different ornamental plants, roses and
there is a café on the top. It is a cute place actually. When I posted picture
about the place I tag Terrazas de Flores and I found out they have an IG
account that features photos of their place and the people who visited them. It
is a good place for photo shoot.
Third
the Sirao Garden (here for the blog )
WITHIN THE CITY
Our
relatives also took us to the new SM mall in the city – SM Seaside. The mall is
likely the same with SM Aura in Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City. There’s a
garden on the top and outside at the main entrance there’s cube color silver
representing the SM group of companies.
Hopping
within the city for good and nice places to visit, led us then to Fort Santiago
(Here for the blog) after our relatives dropped us at Basilica del Santo Niño.
The place was truly calm and a good place to relax. One thing about the visit
was that it gave us historical view of Cebu. Nostalgic!
Hungry
tummies stroked us after, so Larsian to the rescue. After four (4) years, I had
visited Larsian again Yay! Larsian is located at Fuente Osmeña in Cebu City
proper. Filipino style barbeque is the main course of the restaurant especially
seafoods. Many visited the place especially during night time.
VISITING BALAMBAN CEBU
Visiting
a never seen uncle and auntie in Balamban was the last trip we had in Cebu. It
was also a new place to visit in Cebu for us. We prepared ourselves early in
the morning and took a van at Ayala Mall. We journeyed within three (3) hours
upon reaching this new place. Balamban is one of the provincial areas of Cebu
that is where simple way of living could be found.
MACTAN CEBU
Before
going to Mactan airport for our flight back to Davao, we had a short visit to
its historical place at Lapu-Lapu City (in Mactan) wherein Magellan and
Lapu-lapu fought. I know everyone knows the history of why they fought lol ;)
RENEWED MY PRC LICENSE AT CAGAYAN DE ORO
Exploring
Cebu again was totally great especially it is because I’m with my family. After
got home from the jaunt, I had a one day rest at home and again packing my bag
again for work. Before heading back to Manila, I already allotted another one
(1) day for the processing of my new PRC license. I never thought that
processing the license was that fast. Within half day I got my new license ID
and thank God I still had the time to meet some of my good friends in the
city. It was also another time to go
around Cagayan de Oro after a year of not visiting it.
MEETING GOOD FRIENDS
It’s
been a While CDeo! This was my IG caption when I took a picture of C.M Recto
Avenue when I crossed the overpassed of Ayala Mall and Gaisano Mall. During my
last visit I haven’t seen the two malls connected with an overpassed, at last
they made it! Anyways, it’s been a while that I also haven’t met my good
friends in the place. I called up some of them who were not busy from their
work. And I was still blessed I got to meet four of them. Lol
First,
I bumped into my high school friend who was that time in Cdeo to attend family
gathering and I was glad I’ve seen her after a long time. It was just a short
exchanged of “Hi” and “Hello” but at least.
Next,
was visiting Megan the master of crafts and DIY’s. All I could say she is
really a good and true friend. We were a college classmates and I got to know
her better when we had our C.E. board review in Cebu. I visited her shop and
got amazed how she handles her business and at the same time working as an
Engineer in a firm. Thumbs up to this successful woman!
On
the last minute, I also had some time to meet two (2) of my colleagues who used
to work in the firm I am currently hired. We had a couple of serious talks
about what’s happening in our lives these days and had dinner.
💗💕💗
They
said “Time is precious” that is why as much as possible TRAVEL, EXPLORE and
COLLECT MEMORIES. I am glad I had spent my 2 weeks off from work in most
valuable things. I got to travel with family, I got to explore and met good
people in my life. Thank you Lord, more journeys like this please!!!
How
about you what are the things that made you so accomplished these days? Share
your thoughts in a comment below 😊
:)
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