I’d have to thank my workmates for planning out our first summer escapade for 2014! Honestly, I was not paying any attention while they were discussing the details because I was so busy watching Meteor Garden (The Ultimate Throwback). *guilty* When they agreed that we were going to Pandanon Island; I nodded, of course, to make it seem like I have been listening the whole time! Tee hee.
We agreed to meet at Park Mall, Mandaue City around eight in the morning. I had to make things interesting so I arrived late. They texted me to go to Savemore Mactan instead, and I did together with Maggie and Cess, two of my friends who were coming along. When we got there, we met with our boat man and aboarded the mighty bangka (small-with-engine boat). It took us about an hour to reach Pandanon Island.
It’s been so long since I had a legit summer escapade at the beach so you can just imagine my excitement when we got to Pandanon Island! I wanted to swim immediately! However, I also felt so hungry so I got torn between the captivating white sand beach and the mouth-watering grilled meat. Obviously, food won! 🙂
Boy, did I have so much fun! I wanted to mimic how a mermaid swims but I guess my body has so much f_t I can only float. Lol! My friends and I did a lot of underwater shots because the water at Pandanon Island was crystal clear. We can’t share/post them all though, because some one those showed too much skin. 😀
We stayed in Pandanon Island until about 4 in the afternoon, then we headed to the fish sanctuary at Talima. We had to throw many bread bites to call the attention of the fishes. When there were already many in sight, we jumped from our bangka right to the fresh water! There were hundreds of them!!! Too bad the current was too strong so we couldn’t explore more.
After an hour of snorkeling, we felt too tired and decided to head home. The sunset was beautiful to watch. I felt so happy just by looking at it. It was indeed, a day well spent.
Expenses per person, Group of 13-15: Bangka Rental Fee + Cottage (P250); Island Entrance Fee (P150); Food (P200); Snorkeling Goggles, Optional (P100), Fish Sanctuary Entrance, Optional (P100), Transpo Fee for smaller bangka, jeepney rides, etc (P 50) = TOTAL (P850 OR $20)
Credits: Thanks, Queenie & Brenda for the photos! Thanks, Tara, for being the ultimate outing planner. Thanks, Camille & Richard for not getting tired of us teasing you guys. Love you SO much, team!!! ♥
Oh i Love Summer! a very nice photo!
Oh how fun! I didn’t know that’s how people do it when they do these things. The kids would love to jump into water with so much fish! 🙂
Great travel! ♥ I would love to go on my summer holidays 🙂
This makes me want to go in the beach!
its my dream place Thanks for sharing 😉 so beautifull <3
love the picture! the nature itself is so amazing!
Wow! very nice, Love the view.
nice place..ganda..bongga
The pictures are amazing, the places are great too.!! I need an escapade too!! <3
Lovely pictures!
Nice post!
I love summer, beach and waves!
The beach is so cool, ang linaw ng tubig, i love this place… …
Awesome island! I’m so in love with its crystal clear water! Hopefully one day I could go there too!
Hello!!
Wow white sand beach such a very nice place. Ohh I hope i can visit that place soon!!
Nice blog post 😀
what a nice place.. It seems like you are in paradise…
Wow! nice view, perfect summer vacation ..
Amazing places! wonderful
What a lovely places to have fun with fams or friends!! Wow, just by looking on the photos make me so excited! XD
thanks for sharing! *________________*
Truly beautiful place!
Amazing place. Wish I could be there. 😀 I just love how you said you like to keep things interesting so you were late. haha.
beautiful!
Wow….so pure Pandanon! My prayer is to travel and really enjoy our country’s great beaches kahit umitim pa ako. Great tour you have for your readers! Keep it up!
Meteor Garden had truly gravitated your attention to their show :)) Seems like you guys really had fun in Pandanon Island!
Hi! May I know what camera did you use for your photos? Lovely escapade. Thanks for sharing ate! 🙂
Take me with you <3
nice post! 🙂