Camiguin: My first Mindanao exploration on the Island Born of Fire
[TRIP from November 2010]
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Explore & Be Free!
Mai
By Budget Biyahera - January 25, 2011
Rubel works for an airline company and filing a vacation leave for the month of December is an impossible thing to do (peak month for work). And since our anniversary lies on the 12th month of the year, we decided to book a domestic trip on November instead. We were set to celebrate my post-birthday and our pre-anniversary somewhere far --- thus our first Mindanao adventure.
Anyway, I booked our group a 5D/4N trip. I had the first 2 nights booked in Camiguin, and the last 2 nights in Cagayan De Oro. I also suggested that the first 2 nights be spent in Camiguin so that we wouldn't have to go back-and-forth with all the traveling. So as soon as we landed in Cagayan De Oro's Lumbia Airport, we went straight to Camiguin.
6 AM ARRIVAL IN MINDANAO
We arrived in CDO by 6 AM. So right after getting our stuff, we immediately looked for our airport pick-up. We left the airport 15 minutes after. Here's our time breakdown:
1:25 hours - MNL to CDO via Cebu Pacific
2 hours - Road trip to CDO to Balingoan Port
1:15 hours - Balingoan Port to Benoni Port
20 minutes - Benoni Port to Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin
As soon as we docked, there were already porters scrambling to help carry our bags --- but for an added fee. But of course, we only had our stuff carried by the ones who had a signage of my name. Anyway, for our first destination, we traveled non-stop for a total of 5 hours (from MNL-CDO-Camiguin). But the travel pains all went away when we finally arrived in Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin. The resort was to die for!
DELISH FOOD AT BBC'S OCEANSIDE RESTAURANT
After settling in our room (which was also beautiful by the way), we proceeded to BBC's Oceanside Bar & Grill Restaurant The food, presentation and service were certainly noteworthy. BBC's chef literally made our first step into the island of Camiguin one to really talk about (full of praises that is). And so after lunch, we immediately took some photos and went for a quick dip in the pool.
FOOD TRIP OUTSIDE THE RESORT
We also used some of our free time in the afternoon to wander around the Mambajao area, from which we rode a 7-seater tricycle (another first for me)! We rode the trike and looked for an ATM in the city proper. Unfortunately, PNB was the only bank around, which was 10 minutes away from the resort via trike.
After withdrawing money, we walked around and ended up buying 2 boxes of Camiguin's famous Pastel for our afternoon snack --- VJANDEP! It was our first time to taste these sweet-filled buns, so we bought 2 half-dozen boxes right away. We later on settled in this small eatery called 'Camiguin Manok' (much like a carenderia), which was selling Chicken Lomi Soup. And as soon as we finished our 'merienda', we rode the trike back to BBC.
DOWN TIME AT THE RESORT
We literally had the whole place to ourselves after coming back from our short afternoon trip. Rubel and I were able to use the Jacuzzi and the Pool, as well as the other facilities. It was only when the stars and the moon started to show when we decided to go back to our room to take a bath and to prepare for dinner.
Anyway, this is just Day 1 of our CDO-Camiguin adventure. There's 4 more days worth of stories to tell! Keep tuned in. :)
Explore & Be Free!
Mai
49 comments
super like! i want to visit the place, i need to see some beautiful scenery soon haysss
ReplyDeletebtw love this blog followed u via GFC and liked ur fb page ;)
ang haba haba ng nagawa kong comment..hahaha..and i just realize, last year pa pala to.. am so LOL!
ReplyDeleteBeen wanting to visit Camiguin. I've already visited Cagayan de Oro but was not able to go to Camguin. Hopefully, I can squeeze some time for Camguin in the future.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's definitely a beautiful place to stay. Nakakaengganyo ^_^
ReplyDeleteSosyal, may welcoming committee pa! ;p
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a grand time a, how's the food?
this is very interesting thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletethis article helps! il be in camuguin this july! thanks for sharin
ReplyDeleteI like this post . Bookmarked . Camiguin is to die for. I ll take note of this itinerary so when I get there next year we know exactly what to do. I am looking forward to read the rest of the stories. This is just part one I know.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been there in Camiguin although I am here in Mindanao, (how ironic). But nice to know that people still appreciate the beauty of Camiguin.
ReplyDeleteall day relax! cool
ReplyDeleteall day relax! cool!
ReplyDeleteaww!! congratulations!! i can see you guys enjoyed a lot! the photos looks awesome! xx
ReplyDeleteI really miss Camiguin! It's one of my favorite Philippine destinations! And life there is so simple! :D
ReplyDeletevery typical beach life there in your pics. just calm and relaxing.
ReplyDeletenever been here.. i am really curious of the place camiguin and cdo.. they say there is so much to see..
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect vacation for city dwellers! What can beat staying in native huts while enjoying the coolness of the sea breeze. How serene it would be!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos. It looks like a very relaxing place.
ReplyDeleteRizza (beingwell)
OMG. gorgeous! i totally love the pool! hopefully i get to visit camiguin soon too!
ReplyDeleteOne of my dream places that I wanted to visit, Camiguin because of the tropical paradise and its history
ReplyDeleteBased on the pictures, it is really recommended to take a visit. ^_^
ReplyDeletei enjoyed reading this post and love it by just reading it.
ReplyDeletenice for the post! i'm getting more excited for my post-anniv celeb on august for our CDO-CMGN trip! :)
ReplyDeleteIve visited Camiguin and toured it for a day..
ReplyDeletecertainly it wasnt enough, hopefully I could visit again and stay longer!
Camiguin is worth it!
I like the place, the Nipa house and everything. Oh wait and your bathing suit! Yay ♥
ReplyDeleteWhere are you located aiMee? :)
ReplyDeleteSayang, sana pinost mo na Gagay! heheh!
ReplyDeleteCamiguin's a very beautiful place -- I'm sure you'll enjoy your future trip there, Franc. :)
ReplyDeleteVisit Camiguin soon, Dems. :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha.. didn't expect the banner! :P And the food was excellent, as mentioned in this post. :)
ReplyDeleteSurely! :)
ReplyDeleteSurely! :) Enjoy your trip there nik! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chino! :) Try niyo din magbook sa BBC -- promise, you'll enjoy their world class amenities, bait pa ng staff! :)
ReplyDeleteI sure did! Loved Camiguin. :)
ReplyDeleteYep! :)
ReplyDeleteWe sure did! :)
ReplyDeleteI know! And the people there were all so friendly too! :)
ReplyDeleteSure was! :)
ReplyDeleteYou heard it right, Baterya.. there's plenty for you to do in both provinces. :)
ReplyDeleteIt truly was a perfect place for us! :)
ReplyDeleteSure was! :)
ReplyDeletePlan a trip there soon, Brenna! You'll love it there, promise. :)
ReplyDeleteCool! Plan a trip there soon, Jonathan! :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely sir Mark!! :) Take your wife and kid there some time. :)
ReplyDeleteAww.. thanks Ms. Tess! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Well wishes your way, especially for your post-anniv getaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI know, right? Even I got 'bitin'.. wish I booked a longer stay though. :/ Well, there's always a next time. :)
ReplyDeleteHeheh... thanks Patricia! :)
ReplyDeletei live somewhere in rizal ^^
ReplyDeleteI see.. I'm from QC, and the airport's like 45 minutes away from us lang.. book a trip to mindanao soon, and arrange a trip to camiguin. Super worth it ang travel, promise. :)
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