30 Enchanted Points about my Surigao Trip

1. getting almost stranded in the island during a bloody strong rainfall 

2. had to push our stuck up boat to sea
3. 90% of the trip we were either on the road or wet in the rain, river or beach, 10%? why spent eating of course. nevertheless, 100% fun & adventure!♥ 
4. it takes skill to take jump shot pics. most likely tour guides don't have that. not in this case. pait kaayo if ambak sa enchanted river, purting laluma 

5. all first timers, we didn't get lost. wooohhhooo! 

6.leave your belongings behind, and nothing will get stolen - Impressive 
7. discovered swimming in place 
8. had a full waterfall massage 

9. she who finished all the crabs
10. she who got naked in naked island 
11. she whose photo was taken with her pants off
12. she who was afraid of loosing her contacts, after witnessing the other lost her pair.
13. we can't live without our life jackets. 

14. we all appreciate answered prayers and gentlemen. 
15. learned that withdrawing money from atm could cost you missing your bus. we almost did. 
16. love will guide your way... hahaha... thanks kuya sa bus 
17. it's the chinese guys who love to immerse in a culture, thus get all the real fun stuff 
18. we are all SUCKER on getting a good shot done, even if it means risking our lives. I know. We are crazy like that. hehehe 
19. it pays to have lovely, friendly land lady. FREE chocolate. FREE internet. AYOS! 
20. himatuan hymn. very awe inspiring. very attractive to hungry fishes. especially the big ones, like us. hehehe... himatuaaAAANNNN 

21. businesswomen, really mean business, maski vacay business calls ay wagas! ikaw na nga! ang tinadhana. hahaha 
22. pwede nang mag flight stewardess! 
23. if it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be. Note to Underwater Camera 
24. nothing beats 2 cool tour guides. sila pa taga hatid sundo, taga bit bit, taga picture, taga guide, taga consult, taga supply ug ID, taga turo pag swim, taga protect, taga hatag ug kambyo sa boat driver, if wala mi kambyo tanan. kuya drivers. You guys are the BEST! ♥ 

25. Paula/shiela: Connie, mamaya nlang yan.; connie: ah oh, tama noh, para mamaya. taud taud. [connie, taking pics sa britannia islands], paula/shiela: Connie mamaya na yan, Connie: Hindi ko man kasi matiis hindi mag take ng pics. hehehhe... nice man jud kuhaun ug pics con, breathtaking jud ang views murag Krabi lang sad. :) 
26. We all now are believers why Enchanted River, is TRULY Enchanted, pics palang. Ebidensya na! Imong spiritu mugawas. ahhaa 
27. We believe we've seen a ninja turtle, in person. Sorry guys, I didn't take a pic, out of courtesy.
28. Unlucky means to be in a 6-hour ride and be seated beside a guy who always finds his way just to flirt with you
29. Every time a snake moves its head more frequently than before, means its hungry.

30.  always worthwhile to go on a trip with your besties! kamu na mga miga! sa uulitin. :)

Publisher: Shy - Friday, February 15, 2013

From Highways to Waterways: Davao to Britania Islands

My friends and I set out to start our trip by taking the 2am Bachelor bus to Hinatuan, where Enchanted River, specifically situated 35minutes away from the City proper, could be found, .  That is the only shift for buses that we know, that is, after contacting Bachelor Express regarding their schedule.  

Now this could get a tad confusing.  Originally we planned to take the Dvo-Hinatuan (Enchanted River)-Bislig (Tinuy an Falls)-San Agustin (Britannia Is.) route.  However, we changed our minds and decided to do the Dvo-San Agustin(Britannia Is.)-Hinatuan(Enchanted River)-Bislig (Tinuy an Falls) route, figuring that this option is more time efficient, plus we do not want to go home traveling for 8hours after doing a 4-5hour island hopping excursion at the magnificent Britania.  Farthest first and then work our way towards nearer destinations so our trip going home won't be such a drain.

I know it could get confusing, so I've posted in a map where important points are highlighted by a bigger red mark.  Since San Agustin is nowhere to be found on this map.  I've added on a heart to signify where it's at.

Publisher: Shy - Thursday, February 14, 2013

Traveling on a Shoestring Budget: Challenge Accepted!

I haven't traveled for awhile.  Last time that I've been out of my comfort zone was last year September, for my Indochina Adventure, which was of course UH-mazing and life changing to say the least!

Now I'm a budget freak because I just don't have the luxury to travel.  Some people do not travel at all because they think they just don't have the money.  But what if traveling to places in the Philippines could be doable with a mere budget of 1k?

Seems impossible?

I'll take on that challenge.  I'm a Davaoena and I dare to travel by bus, boat, habal-habal, whatever it takes to get me from A to B.

Follow me in this, yet another crazy undertaking.

May the spirit of luck be with me.

And if all else fails, my Mastercard has get me covered.

But yeah, as much as possible...

"Swiper, no swiping."  HAHAHA

Publisher: Shy - Tuesday, January 15, 2013