The Island Born of Fire

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Camiguin is definitely a one beautiful island!

I think I mentioned this in my past blog that I have top islands I wanted to visit when I was in college and one of them was Camiguin. Yey! My dream came true.🙏❤️😊 Kiliiig... 

My trip to Camiguin was my first long trip after my overdue stay in the hospital.
 So, when my friends (couple) who were soon to get married told me that we could go to Camiguin after their wedding, I was very excited to fly. But since my medication wasn't yet completely over, my mama wasn't glad at all with the idea of me traveling alone somewhere very far. However, I could understand that she also wanted me to enjoy after my painful months, so, she just let me go and checked on me every after two hours... maximum. Hehehe 

My flight was from Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to Laguindingan International Airport, Misamis Oriental. As usual, my flight was very delayed, 🤦‍♀️I arrived at LIA at around 8PM. Then, it took about an hour by van from LIA to Cagayan de Oro City bus terminal. From CDO bus terminal, it took approximately 3hrs by bus going to the municipality of Balingoan. I arrived at Balingoan bus terminal past midnight. Good thing there was still a "balut" vendor at the terminal. I didn't feel scared while waiting for my friends to pick me up. 😁 That was a looong journey, indeed.🥴 Despite the delays and all, I still had fun. I am used to traveling alone. 

Well, as promised, after the wedding was the Camiguin time! 
It only takes an hour by barge from Balingoan Port to Camiguin. That's how near guys! 

So, if you're planning to enjoy and explore the island born of fire, here are some of their best sites to visit. 

#1 White Island
True to its name, very white!😍 White, wide, long and fine... It's just that, you would feel very hot there since there are no trees at all on the island. 

#2 Katibawasan Falls
My neck hurt a bit when I kept on looking at the top of the falls for minutes. It's so high and the water is so cold! 

#3 Tuasan Falls
What I like about this waterfall is that, it's not deep. Hehehe So, those who don't know how to swim like me, this is the best for us! Hahaha 

#4 Sunken Cemetery 
While on the boat going to the big cross I remembered the horror movie "Quija."😱👻 It was a bit creepy since I already knew the place was a cemetery and gravestones were just meters under the boat. I had goosebumps actually, but at the same time I felt very happy because finally, I got to see this historic place. 
#5 Sto. Niño Cold Spring
Another true to its description "cold." :) Ang lamig talaga dyan.😬

What a lucky island, indeed! Why? They both have cold and hot springs. But I wasn't able to take a photo of their hot spring since we took a dip there at night and my thoughts that time were only eating and relaxing in the very warm water. ☺️

#6 Bura Soda Water Pool
This is the most unique pool I've ever been to. Guess why?😊 By far, this is the only pool I have ever known which uses soda water, instead of plain water. Bongga, di bah? Laysho mga dzaeee ug dong! 

#7 Bon-Bon Church ruins
This is another historical landmark in Camiguin, particularly found in the municipality of Catarman. 
This is the only structure of the church left when it fell during the volcanic eruption and earthquake in 1871. 

* There are still so many other interesting sites in the island, but we weren't able to see them anymore because our time was a bit limited, and we still had to go to Bukidnon. 

That's all for now guys. I wish you'd have a nice dream about Camiguin.😊

P. S. 
When I had an accident in El Nido months after the Camiguin trip, I lost all the raw photos of this trip. 😔 


Until then... Stay safe and healthy! 🙏 ❤️ 



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