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A low-key trip to Bantayan

When I first heard of the movie Camp Sawi (Camp for the Broken-Hearted), I felt so curious about it. But when I discover the movie's location, I realized that there are so many ways to enjoy the island that's far from the heart of the city.

Two years ago, we went to Cebu not to explore the city but to explore the island of Bantayan. We left Quezon at midnight to catch the 5 am flight. We arrived at the Mactan-Cebu airport at 6 and ate breakfast at the van terminal. The road trip took three hours before we reached the port. We waited for an hour before we board the ship to the island.




It was not a typical day for the ship to sail because of the inclement weather. It felt more like tossing into the strong waves and rocking by the winds. After almost two hours, we safely reached the island. Heavy rains greeted us, but we were able to find a small lodge to stay for the next three days.

And to conclude our first day, my friend and I went for a walk along the beach, took pictures and enjoyed the sunset. We went to the food park to eat dinner while sharing some interesting stories.

Day two of the expedition and we're all set to discover more of Bantayan's hidden treasures. We started by eating breakfast at Panyang's Restaurant and had a long walk by the beach. We hired two tricycles to get to our first destination: Ogtong Cave. This hidden gem attracts a lot of swimmers and thrill-seekers, thanks to the clear waters and a picturesque view. I enjoyed swimming there, although I got a small wound on my right foot after I accidentally stepped on a sharp edge of a rock. After that, we spent an hour swimming in the nearby pool while enjoying the view of the beach.



We moved on to our next stop: the Obo-ob Mangrove Sanctuary. The place is a protected area where one can find different species of mangroves. We were greeted warmly by the locals there, and they were very friendly. We were able to go around the place by walking on the bamboo bridges while taking pictures. We also got the chance to see the iconic arch of Camp Sawi, as well as we enjoyed the foods there.





It's our third and last day on the island, and we can't wait to explore another island - the Virgin island. It was a perfect day for us to visit there. We hired a motorboat to sail through the island. To our surprise, Virgin island looks like a real paradise! The white sand, the waves, and a spectacular view made the island more attractive!






To end our last day, we decided to buy some barbecue and bottles of beer to celebrate. We packed our bags and spent a few hours of selfies and laughter before we leave Bantayan the next morning.

Alas, our warm smiles turned into frowns as we left the island after sunrise. We reached Cebu City at almost 6 pm, and we decided to go malling while waiting for our midnight flight. As we are boarding on the plane bound for Manila, our minds are slowly processed, telling us to go back into basics.

Until we meet again, Bantayan! See you soon!





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