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| Boats at the whaleshark watching area |
For this trip to Cebu, we didn't follow an itinerary. We hadn't had much time to plan because we weren't even sure the trip would push through. (No thanks to typhoon Maring and a freak accident involving a family member.)
Without any concrete plan and any billeting arrangement, my mom and I flew to the Queen City of the South to go on another backpacking adventure.
After hearing mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral and making the obligatory visit to the Sto. Nino Basilica, we went to the Southern Bus Station and hopped on a bus bound to Oslob. The only thing we were sure about was that we wanted to see the whalesharks. Thereafter, we followed the path where our itchy feet led us and made sure we made most of our much-needed mother-daughter bonding time.
For the first two days, we explored Oslob and Boljoon. We had a close encounter with the gentle giants, rode a habal-habal to marvel at the curtain-like cascades of Tumalog Falls, basked in the beauty of the heritage town of Boljoon, and even crashed an beer festival.
Too bad were weren't able to go to Sumilon Island. We hope to go there next time we find ourselves in this part of Cebu.
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| Sunrise at Oslob |
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| Bridge near the Sumilon Island reception area |
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| Stall near the beach |
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| Oslob beach area |
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| Close encounter with the whalesharks |
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| Tumalog Falls |
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| Boljoon Church |
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| Boljoon seascape |
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| Old Boljoon convent |
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| Wall art at the cemetery beside the Boljoon Church |
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| Our Lady of Sorrows |
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| Old Catholic school building |
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| Playground in Boljoon |
How to go to Oslob:
From the airport, hail a taxi and ask to be dropped off at the South Bus Station. Fare would be around P150.00 to P200.00. (Tip: Go to the departure hall and take the regular cabs.)
Take the bus going to Bato-Oslob and tell the conductor that you will go disembark at Brgy Tan-awan. Travel time is 2.5 to 3 hours. Fare is P154.00 (airconditioned bus).
How to go to Boljoon:
The heritage town of Boljoon is adjacent to Oslob. You may want to opt to explore it before going to Oslob or after experiencing your whaleshark encounter. The town is just one bus or jeepney ride away from Oslob. Fare for the thirty minute bus ride is around P25.00.
Sending you happy thoughts...
Embarking on an adventure to Cebu's Oslob and Boljoon, including Tumalog Falls, is an experience that is simply a must-try at least once in a lifetime. The sheer beauty of Tumalog Falls cascading down like a veil of mist will leave you in awe and make the journey truly unforgettable. The thrill of swimming with gentle whale sharks in Oslob and exploring Boljoon's rich history and architecture will create memories that will stay with you forever. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in nature's wonders and create a truly remarkable adventure that will be cherished for a lifetime.
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