We were supposed to go to the beach on a weekend so that Keith's friends would come since they're all working during the weekdays but we have it moved today because we are also supposed to meet a friend here - which apparently didn't happen anyway. Good thing his highschool friends were able to join us. He advised to have many people come with us because aside from the fact that we would be able to save for the boat ride, it would be more fun to have a lot of company right?
We woke up and got ready early so that we would catch the 8am trip to the island. We waited for his friends as we have our coffee and read our horoscopes and readings for the Year of The Water Dragon available in the daily newspaper. I usually read those every year to at least have an idea of what's in store for me. But I really don't rely on it completely. Its just a nice to know information. :) Anyways, as they arrived one by one and as Keith introduced them to us, we slowly got nervous because we were thinking that we might not get along or they might think of us differently so we initailly don't know how to act. However, it worked otherwise and even more better. :)
So because we weren't able to prepare for the food we're gonna bring today, we first dropped by at the grocery and bought some food. Then we rode at the back of Keith's friend's pick-up which was my first time. I used to see people sitting at the back of trucks and pick-ups on the highways and it seemed really fun so I was a bit thrilled when I saw that we'll gonna ride in there too. It was indeed afun and new experience for me since I was used to riding SUVs and vans whenever me and my friends in Manila would go roadtripping or something so I really enjoyed riding in an open vehicle like that where I could feel the breeze of the air and have a wider view of the scenes as we pass them by. :) It would take us at least 30-45 minutes to get the first island so we had time to rest, appreciate the view, get ready and become acquainted with each other.
Someone's wants to join from the back, hoho :D
As we approach the island, I immediately fell in love with the view. It was like we're arriving in a paradise. The island is picturesque. In that moment, I was completely swept away. The skies are so bright and filled with white fluffy clouds that gave a heavenly ambience, the vibrant hue of the blue sea compliments the white, refined sands. Along with the fine weather, and 11 individuals who are ready to bask in the heat (at least for me :D), this is pure ecstacy. :) Even with just these photos you would exactly get what I'm saying right?
We woke up and got ready early so that we would catch the 8am trip to the island. We waited for his friends as we have our coffee and read our horoscopes and readings for the Year of The Water Dragon available in the daily newspaper. I usually read those every year to at least have an idea of what's in store for me. But I really don't rely on it completely. Its just a nice to know information. :) Anyways, as they arrived one by one and as Keith introduced them to us, we slowly got nervous because we were thinking that we might not get along or they might think of us differently so we initailly don't know how to act. However, it worked otherwise and even more better. :)
So because we weren't able to prepare for the food we're gonna bring today, we first dropped by at the grocery and bought some food. Then we rode at the back of Keith's friend's pick-up which was my first time. I used to see people sitting at the back of trucks and pick-ups on the highways and it seemed really fun so I was a bit thrilled when I saw that we'll gonna ride in there too. It was indeed afun and new experience for me since I was used to riding SUVs and vans whenever me and my friends in Manila would go roadtripping or something so I really enjoyed riding in an open vehicle like that where I could feel the breeze of the air and have a wider view of the scenes as we pass them by. :) It would take us at least 30-45 minutes to get the first island so we had time to rest, appreciate the view, get ready and become acquainted with each other.
Someone's wants to join from the back, hoho :D
As we approach the island, I immediately fell in love with the view. It was like we're arriving in a paradise. The island is picturesque. In that moment, I was completely swept away. The skies are so bright and filled with white fluffy clouds that gave a heavenly ambience, the vibrant hue of the blue sea compliments the white, refined sands. Along with the fine weather, and 11 individuals who are ready to bask in the heat (at least for me :D), this is pure ecstacy. :) Even with just these photos you would exactly get what I'm saying right?
Of course we three didn't waste the opportunity and had our pictures taken with the beach right away. We didn't even noticed it was already lunch time until Keith told us so. :D They got us to try a kind of shell they call "Saang" or "Spider Shell" in English; and it was so delicious! I think I ate 4 of it. x) We ate it with "puso" or the rice wrapped in banana leaves as we talk with each other and figure out a uniform language/dialect to use to understand each other easily. Hehez. In the end, they just taught us some Cebuano words and used Tagalog since they all know how to speak using it anyway.
The signature "bikini-beach view" shot by my extra sexy girls :">
(L-R) Justine, Val, Kath, Trine, Claire, Me, Ed Mark, Keith, Sarah, B, Jessie
After lunch, it was time to swim. As we (Sarah, B and I) watched them play with each other, we realized we missed our other high school friends left in Manila. Seeing them having fun with each other's company, made us a bit jealous and nostalgic about the days when we are still like them. You see, from the time we entered college, things somehow changed. Some of us became so busy that we seldom see him/her often, some already went abroad, some just never kept in touch. Although we still get together from time to time, we never really had the time to have everyone present in a single occasion. I wish we could have those times again. :"> Meanwhile, being with these new people made us feel less sad and even gave us a slight impression that we are part of their group. Really we never felt more welcomed and comfortable with them. :) They're such kind persons, and after this day I'm truly thankful to meet them. And also to Keith because of his genius idea of inviting his friends.
The epic back ride! :)
I wasn't able to track the time when we got back but we just changed, had dinner and prepared to spend our Friday night with them too. They say Cebu has a good night life and I can't disagree more. We went to IT Park which was very very similar to Makati. There are so many people, and establishments which they say is open until 2am or so. It rained very hard on our way there so we almost bathed in the rain since we sat on the pick-up again. Instead of being annoyed, I actually had fun. Hahaha :) Its not like everyday that I can ride in a pick-up and have those experiences anyways. :)
Share on Tumblr Tweet