Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines

in colorchallenge •  7 years ago 

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Cebu, my forever island love. As much as I love living in the city, I just can't help but escape for a bit. Trade heels for flip flops for a couple of days. When I want to unwind, I find myself heading to the bus terminal and hopping on the next available bus heading north.

It takes about 3-4 hours by bus to Hagnaya and from there take a ferry for Bantayan Island. Sounds like a long trip but it is very worth it. It is a scenic route heading north. I know I should sleep on the bus to save my energy but I just can’t. Regardless of how I travel, I always stay up so that makes me the perfect person to ride shotgun while on a roadtrip. The ferry ride could be tricky depending on the time of day. I like it when two rival ferries leave for the same time because they will really try to outbid each other on who can offer the cheaper fare. Sometimes I get lucky and take the ferry ride free of charge. The catch, I will be sharing the trip with a shit ton of livestock, it smells but then I don't really mind, the ferry ride is just less than hour anyway.

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The island, one of my most favorite places in the world. I haven't been to a lot of places but this is still a very easy favorte. Maybe because of the peace and comfort that it has given me throughout the years with no fail. Also, this is where I first experienced bioluminescence when I was night swimming drunk way back when I was a senior in college. That was trippy and I promise you I wasn't high or anything.

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White and turquiose is what I imagine if I want to feel relaxed. The beach never fails to give me that. I literally just go to enjoy the view both in land and underwater. There are a few water activities, sure, but I just opt to chill. It is really beautiful in real life, the photos can't give it justice. A major plus, the water is warm. Another major plus, the food and accomodation is cheap af. Seafood all day everyday on the island.

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Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions about getting there or what to eat or where to stay. LOL.

Later steemians!

-A.

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