Siquijor 2015: Siquijor

Hello SIQUIJOR! My 33rd province! Yey! Siquijor is the 3rd smallest island in the Philippines, after Camiguin and Batanes. It's also called the "Isla del Fuego" of the Spaniards because from afar, the island glow which came to the fireflies that gathered in molave trees during night :) And also, the province also known for sorcerer and healers :)

After we took our buffet breakfast at Hotel Essencia, we hired tricycle going to Dumaguete Port. We supposed to ride a 9:00 am ferry  but unfortunately, it wasn't available :( Instead, we bought 10:00 am ticket and pay the terminal fee. We just waited in the huddle area :)

Here we go! :)

After 1 1/2 hours, we arrived at Siquijor port :) Halller mga kuya! :)

Seaport water, believe or not, may fish pa :)

This is Kuya Dennis, our tour guide. Kuya Joam, the popular tourist guide in Siquijor referred Kuya Dennis to be our tour guide that day :)

Yes kuya! That's me! hehehe :)

First stop, the "Welcome Siquijor" sign and St. Francis of Assisi Church. This is the way of Siquijor locals to welcome the tourists and visitors :)

Kuya Dennis humble service :) hehehe.. 

Second stop, Guiwanon Spring Park :) Paid P 10 entrance fee :) The resort is composed of wooden footbridge planted over water that connects the cottages :) There are also some tree house in the area if you want to stay overnight and enjoy the scenery :)

Third stop, Tulapos Marine Sanctuary. Actually, I did not include this in my itinerary, hahaha! But Kuya Dennis brought us here! Clap clap kuya! :)

Kuya Dennis asked us if we want to try the Siquijor's very own, Pan Bisaya :) Of course we do!

Very homey panaderya :)

Forth stop, Cang-Isok House. The Old surviving house in Siquijor built in mid 1800s! Amazing!

Since it's lunch time, we asked Kuya Dennis the famous resto in town, he brought us in Jo's Chicken! Actually, this resto has also a branch in Dumaguete  :)

He's not a pig, hahaha! 

After  lunch, we proceed to Salagdoong Beach :) It's a public beach but it has a very clear turquoise water and clean beach :)

Man made forest :)

This view greeted us when we arrived :)

See that water? :)

The beach is known also for cliff jump. It has 10 feet and 20 feet above sea level  cliff jump. Of course, I tried the highest one :)

20 feet cliff jump :)

10 feet cliff jump :)

My cliff jump!!!

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The feeling was unusual when I jumped :) but unfortunately, my butt hurts after I jumped because it was the first landed into the water :( huhu..

Beach bumming :)

We just stayed in Salagdoong for almost 2 hours only and proceed to our fifth stop! Lazi Church and Convent :)

Lazi Convent was among the oldest convent in the country. :) Today, this  convent converted into school :)

Just across the convent, The Lazi Church :)

Century old tree in front of Lazi Church :)

Sixth stop! Cambugahay Falls :) This falls is popular because the locals put a tree vine and it allows tourist or locals to swing like Tarzan and jumped into the falls :)

Few step to the falls :)

Tarzan jump! :)

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Seventh stop! Old Balete Tree :) This tree is a living witness of Siquijor History :)

And free fish spa :)

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Last stop, Capilay's Spring Park :) We're not able to stay long here because we need to catch up the beautiful sunset in San Juan Beach :)

We arrived at The Bruce beach resort, we already made a reservation beforehand :) Our room is located in beach front! Yay! :)

Thank you Kuya Dennis :)

Our room :) Very spacious :)

Amazing sunset :)

Okay, mandatory "yoga pose" shot. hehe :)

We washed up and rest for awhile :) Then we went to D'barkads resto which Kuya Dennis recommended :)

It was tiring day but unforgettable :) Siquijor is sooo blessed having this amazing place :)

I woke up early to catch the sunrise and take pictures :) and this view welcomed me :)

The Bruce Beach Resort facilities :)

Had a great memories and fun in this place. Will definitely revisit Siquijor :)

HOW TO GET THERE:

From Dumaguete, hired tricycle going to seaport. Purchased ferry ticket and pay terminal fee. Travel time is 1-1.5 hours. When you arrived in Siquijor port, hired tricycle or motorbike to stroll around the island.


EXPENSES in SIQUIJOR:

APO ISLAND-SIQUIJOR-DUMAGUETE BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES:

Date of travel: March 12-13, 2015