Tag Archives: Visayas

Unexpected Bonus

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

“Mag-dive ka na, nandito ka na rin, you should dive, you’re already here”.  To be in Moalboal and not dive is indeed ridiculous. But because I was the only diver in the group, I didn’t plan to… until the divemaster … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cebu, Moalboal, Pescador | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Prelude To A Great Adventure

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

We were squished in a corner at the back of the mini van that was to take us westbound to Moalboal.  The van leaves when it is full and another one takes its place, taking in more passengers. We only … Continue reading →

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A Feast To Die For

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

I leave you with this to feast on.  It was crab and lobster galore on the last day of our Northern Samar stint.  These fat crabs are to die for. A hole in a wall serving all kinds of food … Continue reading →

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A Lazy Afternoon in Biri

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

Climbing, wading and swimming under the scorching heat can be tiring.  I felt like a nap, which was what I did as soon as we arrived at our resort. I was practically falling asleep on the habal-habal.   Not even … Continue reading →

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A Climax Unparalleled

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

Credits:  Template by Crystal Wilkerson. Am so happy that we followed our instincts, we had decided to stay one night instead of the suggested day trip.  I figured that the dramatic rock formations would make for a dramatic sunset or … Continue reading →

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Captivating

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

“Captivating” was how A described Biri.  He promised to take me there “one of these days”, he said.  That was 7 years ago.  He was invited by his friends in the tourism office to check out Northern Samar.  When he … Continue reading →

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Faro de Isla Capul

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Credits:  JSprague Typewriter2 Paper kit; DD MWISE A la Mode Brush- Scroll; KPertiet Grunge up photo block; JSprague Grungy edge frame; KPertiet Storyboard Negs frame; Alpha from JSprague’s Grand Intention Kit. The mystery of lighthouses – they’ve always fascinated me.  … Continue reading →

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An old fortress church

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Still on our island-hopping day, our next stop was Capul.  It’s an island that sits in the middle of the San Bernardino Straits, originally named Abak from a chieftain that migrated from the South.  These migrants brought with them one … Continue reading →

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Pink Sand and a Charming Village

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Brgy. Sila, we were told, boasts of a nice pink sand beach.  Pink.  Yes pink. And there we proceeded to have lunch and do some snorkeling.  I, on the other hand, had enough of underwater events the past few months, … Continue reading →

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A Simple Life

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

Credits:  Daniella Austen’s Fancy Quickpage 3. The largest island, Dalipuri is the only one with resorts established among a cluster of islands known as the Balicuatro Islands.  The rest of the islands are mostly home to farmers and fishermen.  San … Continue reading →

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