After we had our brunch at Gabby's B&B, Nutz brought us to the port where we can ride a boat to Siquijor. It was about 11:30 am already and we had to ride the earliest boat to Dumaguete. We paid 250 pesos for two boat tickets and 15 pesos each for the terminal fee. The boat ride lasted for almost an hour and there are also lots of tourists, especially backpacker foreigners who wanted to explore the mysterious island. Unlike on other ports I have seen so far, the one in Siquijor was clear and clean that you can immediately jump down and enjoy a nice leisurely swim. When we have arrived, we logged in in their tourist log book and we were given a map of the island. There different ways of exploring the island and since we have a limited amount of time, we chose the coastal tour, which as our tour guide and driver had said, we can cover in about 3 hours. We hired a tricycle for the tour which cost us 1000 pesos, it could have been less painful for our wallet if we have more friends with us.
This is our first stop, Capilay's Spring Park. There's this huge swimming pool like filled with greenish water inside the park.
This is our second stop, Siquijor's centuries old Balete Tree. We paid 5 pesos each for the entrance fee. By the way, it is convenient if you combine your travel funds and let one person handle all funds and pay the expenses. There are a lot of inns and resorts along the coast where you can stay if you plan on staying on the island for days. There are also motorbikes for rent which as my friend, Monica, had said costs 200 pesos for a day, excluding gasoline of course. This way of exploring the island is cheaper if you know how to drive a motorbike of course.
This is our third stop, Lazi Church. This is a really old church which was opened in 1884. I do love exploring old churches. There is also an old church near the port but we skipped that part.
The interior. The floor is still made of wood tiles and they're still safe to walk on.
This is the convent located on the opposite side of the church.
Our fourth stop, Cambugahay Falls. The most majestic falls I have seen in person so far. It may not be the tallest falls, but it's water is pastel like color. There's a swing like thing here, if you want to experience jumping on water from the swing.
I recommend you plan your trips on off seasons since you can have plenty of time and space to take photos.
This picture was taken on our way to Maria Church.
Maria Church. We weren't able to come inside because we were on a hurry to catch the last trip back to Dumaguete. More reasons for us to come back to Siquijor.
Maria Church's Bell Tower.
Salagdoong Beach
We were not also able to try jumping off from the cliff since there was a long line for it. And again, we we're in a hurry. Another reason to come back.
There were still other places we haven't covered in the coastal tour but luckily for us we were able to catch the RORO back to Dumaguete. We did not have the time or money to stay in the island for longer period of time, even for just a night actually. The terminal fee is 14 pesos each and I think there was another 2 pesos each for donation to some kind of organization. But all was well. We'll be back for more Land of Fire!
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