7 Things I love about Dumaguete
Thursday, May 05, 20112005 was the start of my birthday trip tradition – it speaks for itself; I go out of town for my birthday. In 2005, I visited Tagaytay with my family then in 2006 spent 2 days in La Luz in Batangas.
In 2007, a new tradition was added - Owee and I became travel partners. Dumaguete was the 1st destination by plane for my birthday trip tradition and I don’t remember what made us fall for Dumaguete but it was memorable and a test of our friendship, in a funny way. Haha
Sylvannas at Sans Rival
There is a reason why it is the best pasalubong from Dumaguete, it’s simply heavenly.
Siliman University
The university is synonymous to the city and anyone who wants to study Marine Biology head to Siliman. They have a beautiful campus reflecting the influence of the Americans.
Tempurahan along Rizal Avenue
Tempura kiosks line Rizal Avenue. Their version of tempura is different from the Japanese’s version; their tempura is actually fish balls together and breaded looking like the Japanese tempura. Nothing fancy but the ambiance was steady. Try it even just once. We ate a lot though. Haha
Boston Market
This restaurant was also on our must eat at places but we had a hard time finding it. With luck, we were able to see it and had our last meal here. The ambiance was bright and airy with a relaxed feel.
I thought this was part of the Tuscan Fish but it was a separate order. The dressing was tasty with a light feel. It was as refreshing like watermelon on a hot summer day!
You could really taste the 7 herbs used in this fish. Well-seasoned and absolutely delicious! I could have this again and again.
Café Antonio
Apo Island
Gateway to Siquijor
I mentioned earlier about the "test of friendship situations" right? Well, here they are. Haha
Our City Hotel
Our Apo Island Experience, the other side
The waves going back to the main land was even bigger. We didn’t talk the whole ride back and we both exclaimed a sigh of relief and started talking fast when we got back to the main land.
Our unplanned sleepover in Siquijor
We went to the port at around 5:30 PM for the last trip back to Dumaguete. Lo and behold it was cancelled because of the strong waves. MWAHAHAHHA Owee and I DID NOT have enough money (around P800 between the 2 of us), the supplies and extra clothes! Diba, adventure? Kuya Fulgen recommended some resorts within our budget where we could stay at.
Kuya Fulgen gladly said yes to bring us to the port the next day to catch the first ride back since it was the day we were heading back to Manila!
Yummy lunch at Dondenzo P200.
24 hours in a bikini? Priceless!"
Needless to say Owee and I are still friends and this trip is one of the stories we whole heartedly share with others.
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Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries
1 San Jose Street, Dumaguete City
Boston Market
Santa Catalina St., Dumaguete City
Café Antonio
http://www.facebook.com/cafeantoniodumaguete
2nd Floor Spanish Heritage Bldg., Sta. Catalina St., Dumaguete City
Find a place to stay in Dumaguete here.
4 comments
May araw din sakin yang Sylvannas na yan! Hehe
ReplyDeleteKakaexcite makita ang Apo at Siquijor, meron akong din akong trip jan next month! sana matuloy. =)
Naku, naiimagine ko na ang underwater photos mo - maganda! =) Sana matuloy ang trip at mag enjoy kaya! Try to visit Boston Market too. =) Looking forward to reading your adventure.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha, naiimagine ko ang batuhan nyo ng punchline the whole time ni Owee and i'm glad that you're still friends after hahaha! Actually, namimiss namin kayo together. Come visit pretty please:-D
ReplyDeleteemgee, magparinig ka kay owee. mwahahahaha true test of friendship talaga! and in fairness hindi kami nag away (or nag away masyado). natawa na lang kami sa situation namin. mwahahaha may butiki at ipis pa sa bathroom. =p
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