Extraordinary! That is how exciting our trip was. It felt much better going on a vacation spontaneously just letting the road lead us the way and just by bringing along a few maps and list of beautiful spots and resorts in the area, that is enough to take you where you want. Although we really don't have any plans, we all know that somewhere around, that region, it will eventually take us to a place where we can stay and Enjoy!
Our First stop was Liloan, a small town but has a lot to offer. A few may know that my Aunt is the Mayor of this town so we dropped by at their grocery to buy our foods and drinks. Then visited their house and ate breakfast.
After that, my Aunt suggested to eat dinner with them since we still have a spare time. We agreed and took this opportunity to try out the Zip-line in Agas-agas in the meantime. Unfortunately, they were on lunch break when we got there.
Well, since this will still be the road that we'll take going back to Tacloban might as well do it later. We got back to the road and straight to the place where we are to meet up with Aunt and Uncle. Syshore (seizure according to Ryan hehe.. ) Resort/Convention/Restaurant we really don't know. We were not satisfied with their food but since we need the energy for our trip, its completely necessary to stack up food in our belly. Then we headed back to the road to resume our trip.
After that, my Aunt suggested to eat dinner with them since we still have a spare time. We agreed and took this opportunity to try out the Zip-line in Agas-agas in the meantime. Unfortunately, they were on lunch break when we got there.
Well, since this will still be the road that we'll take going back to Tacloban might as well do it later. We got back to the road and straight to the place where we are to meet up with Aunt and Uncle. Syshore (seizure according to Ryan hehe.. ) Resort/Convention/Restaurant we really don't know. We were not satisfied with their food but since we need the energy for our trip, its completely necessary to stack up food in our belly. Then we headed back to the road to resume our trip.
Took a few wrong turns, drop by at some resorts (which unfortunately not good for our palates), and drove back and forth between resorts. As a tripper, you should pick a place that is very convenient for you and not to mention affordable. So being picky is very wise! That is what we did after all!
From jumping one resort at a time, we finally found a place to crush, Kuting Reef. The price was kinda average though you can still get the best out from their itinerary and their amenities. They recommended the barkada package since we are a group of four, inclusive of their amenities and tours, however, this is our first stop and we still have a long way to go. We took a bed for two instead and paid additional fees for two persons 3.7 K, that was cheaper than we thought. Our stay there was superb and very unlikely to other beach resorts, i'm rating it 7 and 10 as a perfect score. Very accommodating, great foods, clean beds and pool and the best attraction is their Reef!
The Morning after a few bottles of Tequilla and Beer, we head out at 10 a.m. but this time i'm taking over the driver's seat. We went deeper south of Southern Leyte and had a few stops to look at spectacular scenery. Then again right after a few wrong turns we eventually reached the place called Maasin City.
We found the city very quaint, i think its because their old houses or maybe it felt like our place before. But what i really found odd is the one way streets, yeah we have one way streets hear in Tacloban but its very unlikely, they have different routes for the North and South bound Highways. I never realized how hard it is to follow a route not familiar to you, no doubt, its very common for traffic police to hear this as an alibi "I'm not from here, i'm from (insert place)" but of course i'm telling the truth if ever i was pulled over. hehe...
We found the city very quaint, i think its because their old houses or maybe it felt like our place before. But what i really found odd is the one way streets, yeah we have one way streets hear in Tacloban but its very unlikely, they have different routes for the North and South bound Highways. I never realized how hard it is to follow a route not familiar to you, no doubt, its very common for traffic police to hear this as an alibi "I'm not from here, i'm from (insert place)" but of course i'm telling the truth if ever i was pulled over. hehe...
According to map and reference we brought, they have a holy place situated in this area. So we decide to pay a visit to say our prayers and thanks. It was kinda hard driving to a very narrow street especially when you took a wrong turn and you have to make a U-turn. Minutes passed and we still haven't seen the place. So don't ask if we got lost? Evidently we did. We actually overlooked the sign several times, but don't blame us the sign was covered with something.
I really don't remember what was covering it but anyway once we got off the car, what really surprised us is how far we have to climb up to get to Monte Cueva. How far? Just a 400-600 steps. I actually lost my count after the grueling climb. Just a word of advice, this is certainly not for the faint hearted, you don't wanna be rolling down the hill after fainting, would you? Anyway, while we were at the middle of our climb, just our luck when deluge of rain followed, what worse could happen anyway with this kind of situation? The only thing that was in our mind was if we could make it or not.
I really don't remember what was covering it but anyway once we got off the car, what really surprised us is how far we have to climb up to get to Monte Cueva. How far? Just a 400-600 steps. I actually lost my count after the grueling climb. Just a word of advice, this is certainly not for the faint hearted, you don't wanna be rolling down the hill after fainting, would you? Anyway, while we were at the middle of our climb, just our luck when deluge of rain followed, what worse could happen anyway with this kind of situation? The only thing that was in our mind was if we could make it or not.
We finish the climb probably after 30 mins with our clothes drenched of course. Well, all the grueling climb paid off when we finally went inside Monte Cueva, somehow, we felt relieve and enlightened. No wonder, people would do this every year its because of this feeling where one would literally feel light spiritually. Not to mention the breathtaking view overlooking Maasin City.
Took a while to regain our energy, however, going down is not as hard as climbing up. What an experience!
Took a while to regain our energy, however, going down is not as hard as climbing up. What an experience!
Since we are spiritually refreshed, we went back to the road to head home but We still have one last stop to make, Agas-agas bridge Zipline. Me and sol, prepared for this and was too excited that we got our adrenaline pumping. Our minds were set, even though its raining we still insisted on going no matter what happen. However, once we got there our disappointment went off the roof. We have to endure the long line before getting to the end and we only have a few minutes left because its getting dark, we don't wanna be on the road by that time. It was kinda bummer.
We head home looking a pretty drained. It did not matter anyway because our trip was a blast. An experience we definitely will never forget!
We head home looking a pretty drained. It did not matter anyway because our trip was a blast. An experience we definitely will never forget!
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