Cebu City, Philippines. Dubbed as the Queen city of the south. Known for alot of great stuff and it's time for me to explore it.
Planned for a year, unfortunately, due to unfavorable circumstances, I have to take the trip on my own. and honestly, I had no idea what to do or where to go there!! good thing I got some great friends from Cebu and who are from there to fetch me some details and help me fill my empty IT. Landed safely in Mactan Airport, I was told to take a bus or a white cab. Lazy me, after galloping from the plane, I took my time in the washroom fixing my gadgets, my self, doing this and that because I thought that the cabs are just all queued up and there's no passengers YET so the time I went out.. omg. again, its the airport so expect tons of people dropping off from the plane. Eerr itchy feet. I though I could just go outside the airport and look for a cab for myself (like in terminals in Manila). Walked and walked and walked and gosh it took me far off and no signs of an available cab. It doesn't work that way there. trust me. With hundreds of steps and sweat, I went back to the airport and poof, i just saw all the cabs all organized and a lot of them are just waiting for their turn to go to the ramp. urgh, Nuff said about the cab lol. So yeah i went back to the washroom and waited for my turn to take a cab. I was actually scared that I might get a driver who will charge me higher because I'm not from there or run me in circles and stuff but luckily the driver was kind enough to keep me comfortable and take me to where ever I was planning to go. I told him I want to go to Bantayan Island so he took me to Cebu North bus station where rides to the port are getting their passengers. Cab fare was just roughly less than 250 php and almost an hour or so.
From the bus terminal, i decided to take a van because they say its faster. its just less than 500 php and more than an hour drive. I tried to get some sleep but a family of around 8 are my fellow passenger and they got kids. toddlers. babies. and oh, they were crying the whole time and one of them even, you know, uhmm it was smelly :(
Famished from the trip, we arrived in Hagnaya port just a few minutes from that one stop over. I checked the ferry schedule immediately and luckily I had a few minutes to grab a bite before they call us on board. There's a lot of food stalls in the area so I was able to munch some appetizers.
Honks! honks! honks! All aboard and I went to the best seat inside. But it was taken so I ended up seating near the window. Been to many roro rides but this one, i wasnt prepared to see what i saw. As we approach Sta Fe port, I stood up and walked towards the front area and when the anchors were dropped, it went down with my jaw. Oh.. My.. Gosh!!!! the port itself is a resort!! the BEST PORT I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE! the water is ssssoooo clear and so blue and so wowowowowow!!! i wanted to jump off and swim already!! indeed a remarkable paradise at the onset!
There are motor cycle rides being offered when you drop off the port but hehehe again, my feet just chose to lead the way. And this time, its a good idea lol. Though it was a pretty long walk, i was able to reach the shoreline and goodness gracious, its divine! I can just put up a tent and just stay there!! Its a long mile of white sands and clear sky and ethereal waters. Oh wow. just typing it reminds me of that "aaaawwww" feeling. So I just enjoyed the feel while I sat under a coconut tree shade for a few minutes, took off my shoes and walked by the beach.
As the sun is almost about to set, I decided to look for a ride to look for the best place to stay. There I met KUYA TATA PACCIAL. as his last name implies, he became my tour guide in the island and he helped me find the best resort I can stay in.
TATA PACCIAL
Sta Fe Bantayan Island Cebu local guide
+63 943 657 9753
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