Unshaken by the previous day's traumatic flight, all of us woke up early to have our breakfast in a nearby restaurant. The great thing about traveling with my parents is the fact that we almost have the same travel principle. That is, to travel as cheaply as possible without compromising comfort or experience.
After checking in in GV Hotel, we then went out to have a sumptuous breakfast in a family-oriented restaurant in the heart of the town, the Parola. Naming it as such is no brainer because just a few meters away from the restaurant is this old lighthouse (in Filipino, it's called Parola). It was drizzling that day so the park behind the parola seems like a ghost park that time.
I personally booked this trip to give my parents some time to relax, to break free from the daily stress of work and city traffic. Thus, I gave the entire 3 days to them, no adrenaline-rushing activities, just the typical tour that anyone would like to have. :)
And here folks, how we get touristy in Camiguin:
1. Learned a historical event in Camiguin through the Old Church Ruins
The Old Church Ruins of Catarman will remind every visitor of one of the tragic events that took place in Camiguin long time ago. Walking around the place will make you wonder the intensity of the volcanic eruption that swept away the entire town and this church.
2. Went on a spiritual retreat in the Walkway
This is not your typical Stations of the Cross. It looks easy but the walk to complete all stations, which I mistakenly thought is only 12, is tiresome. It challenges your endurance. If you want to go mountain climbing one day, this definitely will help you train.
This view from the top makes up for hours of trekking ;)
It feels so good to be in this place at that moment!
3. Remembered the past with the Sunken Cemetery
Aside from the Old Church Ruins, this Sunken Cemetery is one of those structures in Camiguin that will remind its people and visitors of the tragedy that took place in this town.
4. Had a relaxing afternoon dip in Ardent's Hot Spring Resort
It's a good thing that it was raining that afternoon or else, we wouldn't be appreciating the warm water in Ardent's. This small pool here is said to have a temperature of over 30 degrees. Now, who would want to have that in a scorching day? ;p
If you're not a fan of warm water, you can opt for the cooler one behind this mini bridge.
5. Sun worshipped in the White Island
This is not really an island but just a sandbar. If you wanted to feel like it's summer again, then you better head here. Its awesome view of the volcano, white sand, and the clear blue water will put those beach resorts in your list on a shame.
The only way to get into this sandbar is thru small boats that can carry around 4 persons each.
6. Got to know the different clam species in the Giant Clam Sanctuary and Nursery
My mother mistakenly thought that she can buy pearls from this place, which obviously, is the opposite. This sanctuary showcased the different clam species that you can find. Some are still alive while clam shells of the dead ones are kept for display purposes. By visiting this place, you will learn that a single pearl takes years to develop and to get one, people have to destroy one clam. So, before you buy those pearls, think of what it takes for them to land in your hands. Think nature!
How does a seafood lunch in a breezy cottage near a fishpen sounds to you? Good, better, or great? Well, it was fantastic for all of us! Not only did we had sumptuous food at J&A, we also had fun feeding those fish.
Let me know how your vacation goes ;)
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