There are phases of our lives that weaken at the same time awaken us. No matter what we do we have to go through the phase of moving up or moving on. May it either from work or relationships. But what if its both? That does it! Someone may break us into pieces but the heck, our world does not start and end with just someone. It start within ourselves, of making peace with oneself and it start by giving yourself a break from all the non-existent, self -proclaimed fault-finder being. (Nuffsaid)
Fast forward, every little creature in this world deserves a whole lot of everything that life has to offer. And where do broken hearts go? There are a lot of places to go to it all depends on where your heart leads you to. But I particularly love to see this place again and enjoy the waves and scenery for the second time. But before you go to this tourist destination, make sure you booked everything starting from the accomodation and boat to take you there. Coz mind you this place has no off season to speak off. We are just so lucky we have a friend (a cousin of my friend) who was able to assist us and owns a travel agency in the place.
And our feet paved its way to the bus terminal and we were on board the bus from Cagayan de Oro City via Butuan City and Surigao City. We have to travel a day before our scheduled trip from Surigao City to Siargao. Travel from Cdo to Bxu will take us about 5-6 and half hours by bus and from Bxu to Surigao City is about 3 and half hours. Take note when you want to catch up with the 5am trip to Siargao you gotta be in Bxu before 1 am to catch up with the 2am trip. But if you have your own transportation just take your time and allot 2 and half hours instead. If you have enough time there's a locally known cafe in Bxu named 'Margies'- a must try are their Cookie Monster Cake and their infamous oatmeal and brownie thins (opens at 11am until 10pm as far as i can remember). But if you like a more cheaper yet delicious local food, you can drop by at Cabadbaran City Market ask for their 'puto maya paired with either pure sikwate or the Sari-Sari. However, if you want to enjoy Surigao City and enjoy food you can go to the Market, buy some fresh seafood and have it cooked in some of the restaurant just inside the market (better during lunch time).
Now let us get back to Siargao, remember I had to go back there coz i was not able to try hitting the waves from the surfing capital of the Philippines. From Surigao port you will have choices of boats or ships like Montenegro Shipping, Fortune Angel, Yuhan, Evaresto Precious and LQP. Fare ranges from php 150-280. When your in Siargao, you should at least try surfing even if it takes all your strength to stand aboard to meet your ten (10) waves and the guide/surf board costs php500. But if you know how to catch your own waves its cheaper to rent.
Good thing is we were booked at General Luna just along the road near Cloud 9 where all means of transport are available. Name all the transport they have it, starting off from bikes, motorbikes, motorelas/tricyles, motorcycles with roofdeck, van and the likes. Take note, everything costs a bit but if you like to enjoy the place you should try the things you havent done for the first time. But of course riding a bike and motorbikes requires skills coz again, all means of transport is pretty speeding up the streets.
From the port of Dapa to General Luna it will cost 200php when you ride a motorbike. Or if you have a travel agent you wouldn't sweat a bit coz everything is provided and they lived up to this phrase and i quote 'Surigao del Norte where Nature Nurtures Naturally'. Thanks to Vince Oraiz of EDRO travel and tours for giving us tips and ensuring that we have a place to stay even though we booked so late. EDRO (Exciting Destination for Recreation and Outstanding Services) ensures that we can get to Siargao to enjoy the stay.
In Siargao, General Luna is the place where you will experience nature with a bunch of all perks starting off from restaurants (all types of food), carenderia, resorts, coffee shops, bakeries, bars, place to hang out at night, videoke and of course the beach and sand is perfectly perfect. And if you like souvenirs they got it all for you.
But you can enjoy General Luna walking along the streets and look for private places to experience the beach and yes we were able to witness the 'bluemoon' sparkling along the shores of Siargao. It was a magnificent view when shared with friends who knows how to appreciate nature at its best.
One of the highlights of our trip is the Sugba Lagoon and Magpupungko. Try researching about the story of the Sugba Lagoon which is located in the Municipality of Del Carmen, coz literally someone just got grilled in that Lagoon according to local legend. The trip lasted for 30-40 minutes. Before reaching Sugba lagoon, you will be able to pass through 4,000 hectares of Mangroves with species ranging from 44 out of the 54 species of mangroves in the Philippines. Amazing isn't it? Its one of the biggest Mangrove areas I have ever seen in my entire life. In the lagoon, you can do some water sports and dive from a 30 ft diving board. Or you can enjoy swimming at the lagoon instead.
Magpupungko on the other hand, is located at the Municipality of Pilar and one should note that the best experience in Magpupungko is during low tide. Therefore, the place is dependent on high tide or low tide. You will have a glimpse of the waves just across the naturally crafted sea pool all at the same time. If you are more of the extreme fun, you can try the rock jump in the pool coz i tried, but my confidence is just so low at this time of my life.
But one things for sure, fixing a broken heart also entails wonderful company of friends who knows you're whims and caprices. And more often than not made the journey to picking up the pieces lighter and easier. All buckled and backed up with nature and scenery that will take all your pains and letting the waves take it off from your body and never look back at it again. Thank you Siargao, you just made me smile again and thinking of coming back to hit the waves anytime soon. Surfing will surely fix this Island Girl from Bohol.
For contact and inquiries look for:
Mr. Vince Oraiz
EDRO Travel
#09054846646
