Tuesday, July 26, 2011

College Buddies Travel Diary: Guimaras Island

Armed with Guimaras map, we got from the tourism booth in the port of Guimaras. Shannah, Jenny and I, decided to once again explore this Island that we get to see from the city of Iloilo, every time we passed by Iloilo Public Market or hear mass  in Sta. Maria Church.
Just a year after college and with a not very promising career yet, we still take on a trip, giving in to our wanderlust.
First Stop: Daliran Cave
We rode the tricyle going to the cave area, not far from the town……




Second Stop: Villa La Chesca
It feels like we are just visiting a friend’s house, inside the gated property; a swimming pool, a gazebo and a garden with rows & rows of bromeliads.





Third Stop: Balaang Bukid
Every time the ship enters Iloilo Strait, this is the landmark that welcomes every visitor to the island. The big Cross on top of the hill. The place is famous to devotees during Holy Week for “panaad” or the Way of the Cross.

Fourth Stop: Macopo Falls

Fifth Stop: Trappestine Monastery
Aside from the Balaang Bukid, it’s one of the famed destinations on the island. With rows and rows of Cashew Trees and Mango Trees within the property, the place is perfect for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.


Till our next trip………Be passionate & fashionable………

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