The Yakan Weaving Center in Zamboanga City

I have been in and out of Zamboanga, but with every travel, I am mostly interested with natural attractions and leaving all others on my time bussing.

There is no real destination in this trip other than there is a flight available, and took it. Today, the plan was actually to revisit malamawi beach in Basilan, but as we woke up late to make it to the last trip to Basilan, we decided to go around town.

In brgy Caliraan in Zamboanga city, a community of relatives from the Yakan tribe of Basilan has kept the culture of weaving. If not today, I would have not known that apart from the Tausugs, and Badjao, another set of Muslim tribe is around (in the BaSulTa area) . Their language is different, for one.

The center is no more than a residential compound with a frontyard display of the by-products they make out of the weaving; There are also other products on display traditionally from the yakan tribes of Basilan (as well as other products from other tribes and places such as the pisyabit of the Tausugs, and traditional mats made by the badjaos).

To get to the weaving center:

From Zamboanga Town Center Public Market, take the jeepneys bound for Upper Caliraan; Ask to be dropped in the weaving center. Fare as of posting (July 2015) is P10/head.

Yakan Woven Clutch Wallets

Yakan Woven Eco Bags

22" Kris Sword

Go to the Shop to purchase these products online.

I have been in and out of Zamboanga, but with every travel, I am mostly interested with natural attractions and leaving all others on my time bussing.

There is no real destination in this trip other than there is a flight available, and took it. Today, the plan was actually to revisit malamawi beach in Basilan, but as we woke up late to make it to the last trip to Basilan, we decided to go around town.

In brgy Caliraan in Zamboanga city, a community of relatives from the Yakan tribe of Basilan has kept the culture of weaving. If not today, I would have not known that apart from the Tausugs, and Badjao, another set of Muslim tribe is around (in the BaSulTa area) . Their language is different, for one.

The center is no more than a residential compound with a frontyard display of the by-products they make out of the weaving; There are also other products on display traditionally from the yakan tribes of Basilan (as well as other products from other tribes and places such as the pisyabit of the Tausugs, and traditional mats made by the badjaos).

To get to the weaving center:

From Zamboanga Town Center Public Market, take the jeepneys bound for Upper Caliraan; Ask to be dropped in the weaving center. Fare as of posting (July 2015) is P10/head.

Yakan Woven Clutch Wallets

Yakan Woven Eco Bags

22" Kris Sword

Go to the Shop to purchase these products online.

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I give these 7 reasons why I overstayed Lanuza, Surigao Sur

The town which I just want to check out in passing, took 4 days of my trip. Sleepy towns are my favorite destinations as they keep my nerves calm and my sanity intact. You'd barely want to think about anything, including what to do next. Then again, more than that, there are other things that kept me in this town for a few days.

1.       Running water, coming from streams of mountains, is cold and is perfect for the summer heat. You barely want to finish taking a bath.

2.     Sleepy town with no breaking eardrum sounds of passing vehicles. It is a perfect place to practice biking. It might be just as safe to camp on the road.

around Lanuza town center

3. The surrounding is very moist. There are several decade old trees around the Plaza, with mossy vegetation in their trunks to prove how cool the climate is. You never get irate about anything too, which goes to show how cool the place is.

4.  I was impressed at how much the local government is investing in tourism, and how well it is valued. At the surf camp, several buildings are setup for visitor accomodation.  Considering that there isn’t much people visiting the town (at least compared to other areas such as siargao, or bislig), yet the town has prepared itself well. The Marine Sanctuary for instance has a cafe, whereby behind is a viewdeck. You can sip your P15 peso coffee either in that viewdeck or in the umbrella seats provided with a highway view.

the LGU built Guest Accomodation fronting the surfng area in Lanuza

Lanuza Surf Camp

Compared to Cantilan which has more heritage houses, Lanuza has a century old house that is well maintained and ready for future.

The Century old house in Lanuza, Surigao Sur

5. The perfectly scenic shades of green of the hills, coconuts, and ricefields from the highway. In the future, I am hoping to see restaurants or cafes just on the highway.

6. Affordability. Entrance to the marine sanctuary is P5. Coffee in the Surf Camp is only P10 and Sanctuary (instant) is only 15. Strong wifi provided in the surf camp, so you can hangout for just your P10.

Notice to the Entrance of the Sanctuario, Lanuza, Surigao

The town which I just want to check out in passing, took 4 days of my trip. Sleepy towns are my favorite destinations as they keep my nerves calm and my sanity intact. You'd barely want to think about anything, including what to do next. Then again, more than that, there are other things that kept me in this town for a few days.

1.       Running water, coming from streams of mountains, is cold and is perfect for the summer heat. You barely want to finish taking a bath.

2.     Sleepy town with no breaking eardrum sounds of passing vehicles. It is a perfect place to practice biking. It might be just as safe to camp on the road.

around Lanuza town center

3. The surrounding is very moist. There are several decade old trees around the Plaza, with mossy vegetation in their trunks to prove how cool the climate is. You never get irate about anything too, which goes to show how cool the place is.

4.  I was impressed at how much the local government is investing in tourism, and how well it is valued. At the surf camp, several buildings are setup for visitor accomodation.  Considering that there isn’t much people visiting the town (at least compared to other areas such as siargao, or bislig), yet the town has prepared itself well. The Marine Sanctuary for instance has a cafe, whereby behind is a viewdeck. You can sip your P15 peso coffee either in that viewdeck or in the umbrella seats provided with a highway view.

the LGU built Guest Accomodation fronting the surfng area in Lanuza

Lanuza Surf Camp

Compared to Cantilan which has more heritage houses, Lanuza has a century old house that is well maintained and ready for future.

The Century old house in Lanuza, Surigao Sur

5. The perfectly scenic shades of green of the hills, coconuts, and ricefields from the highway. In the future, I am hoping to see restaurants or cafes just on the highway.

6. Affordability. Entrance to the marine sanctuary is P5. Coffee in the Surf Camp is only P10 and Sanctuary (instant) is only 15. Strong wifi provided in the surf camp, so you can hangout for just your P10.

Notice to the Entrance of the Sanctuario, Lanuza, Surigao

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Getting to Buluan Marine Sanctuary in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Perhaps the only (open) tourist destination of the 79^th (by chronology of creation) province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Currently, there is no airport service in the province though a runway is in place in Ipil, the provincial capitol; the nearest commercial airport being Zamboanga City (2-3 hours). From the city, you can take a bus (P210) or van (P200) from the Guiwan Terminal. If coming from Zamboanga, ask the driver to drop you off in Buluan/Surabay. From there, you can either wait and flag a tricycle to the jump off,or just do a 15 minute walk to the shore. If you are coming from Dipolog or Pagadian and want to head straight to the island, you may get a Zamboanga bound bus, ask the driver to do the same. Fare for Pagadian to Ipil is +/- P160 or Van, P150 or P200 for Express Services (New White Nissan Vans in the Integrated Terminal in Pagadian.)

From the jump off point, there is a boat that services the island for P50 per pax return, though the boat don’t move until filled with minimum 10 passengers. We were able to haggle a loop of the island inclusive for the P500 fare since there is only 2 of us.

There are masks and snorkel for rent in the island for P100 per set. There is no designated price for the snorkelling guide; we gave an additional P100 on top of the gear rentals for the 1 hour snorkelling.

During snorkelling, we were brought to a few giant clams and spotted a small turtle. The sanctuary is as abundant, though not as enormous as the coral gardens in Anilao, Batangas. Our guide said there is another area where they have about 100 giant clams.

Back when we were in town, when we were asking for instructions on how to get to the island, we were told to stay away from the place as it is a muslim area. Informant adds that they themselves who are locals don’t intend to go there. Don’t mind such reports... it’s but normal. Then again, remain courteous and humble so not to trigger any trouble.

There is 1 sari sari store in the island selling coffee and instants and coconuts. Nevertheless, rather bring your own water.

And we spotted a turtle too :-)

Contacts:

Trike Service Ipil/Buluan – Roberto Saison 0905 143 6341

Boat Service – Rosalie 0936 528 1923

For nearby destionations, check out Aliguay island in Dipolog, or Merloquet Falls in Vitali, Zamboanga City, or 11 Islands in Dita, Zamboanga City. 

Perhaps the only (open) tourist destination of the 79^th (by chronology of creation) province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Currently, there is no airport service in the province though a runway is in place in Ipil, the provincial capitol; the nearest commercial airport being Zamboanga City (2-3 hours). From the city, you can take a bus (P210) or van (P200) from the Guiwan Terminal. If coming from Zamboanga, ask the driver to drop you off in Buluan/Surabay. From there, you can either wait and flag a tricycle to the jump off,or just do a 15 minute walk to the shore. If you are coming from Dipolog or Pagadian and want to head straight to the island, you may get a Zamboanga bound bus, ask the driver to do the same. Fare for Pagadian to Ipil is +/- P160 or Van, P150 or P200 for Express Services (New White Nissan Vans in the Integrated Terminal in Pagadian.)

From the jump off point, there is a boat that services the island for P50 per pax return, though the boat don’t move until filled with minimum 10 passengers. We were able to haggle a loop of the island inclusive for the P500 fare since there is only 2 of us.

There are masks and snorkel for rent in the island for P100 per set. There is no designated price for the snorkelling guide; we gave an additional P100 on top of the gear rentals for the 1 hour snorkelling.

During snorkelling, we were brought to a few giant clams and spotted a small turtle. The sanctuary is as abundant, though not as enormous as the coral gardens in Anilao, Batangas. Our guide said there is another area where they have about 100 giant clams.

Back when we were in town, when we were asking for instructions on how to get to the island, we were told to stay away from the place as it is a muslim area. Informant adds that they themselves who are locals don’t intend to go there. Don’t mind such reports... it’s but normal. Then again, remain courteous and humble so not to trigger any trouble.

There is 1 sari sari store in the island selling coffee and instants and coconuts. Nevertheless, rather bring your own water.

And we spotted a turtle too :-)

Contacts:

Trike Service Ipil/Buluan – Roberto Saison 0905 143 6341

Boat Service – Rosalie 0936 528 1923

For nearby destionations, check out Aliguay island in Dipolog, or Merloquet Falls in Vitali, Zamboanga City, or 11 Islands in Dita, Zamboanga City. 

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Quick play in Malita, Davao Occidental

Davao occidental, being a young 2 year old newly declared province and still awaiting plebicit, will be my last province to visit for the completion of my #PHL81 (The Philippine travelling community hashtag for visiting the whole 81 province set of the country). It is so young that they have yet to change all their labels from davao del sur to davao occidental on buildings, and other markers. There is not even a capitol building for the province yet.

The province is formed of 5 municipalities, namely (north to south), Sta Maria, Malita, San Marcelino,  Jose Abad Santos, and Saranggani (not to be confused with another province of the same name).

Back when it was still Davao del sur, travellers opt to explore the other more convenient towns of this province. Blogs and travellers have not uncovered much in this area just yet, and I am glad to have met and been hosted by someone who seemed to be quite into outdoors to have explored his province. In fact, his friend owns an outdoor shop in the city.  Nonetheless, now that it is a province on its own, it will have its turn in being explored by curious backpackers.

Inasmuch as i’d like to explore this province though, for this visit, i don’t have much time really. My goal this time was rather just seeing the town, stepping foot at it, and so I could complete my #PHL81 quest. 

Thank goodness there was this IloveMalita site with a mobile number contact whom I called to ask info, and nailed off my trip. Site owner refereed me to Owen, a resident of Malita, staff of the Office of the mayor, and a person into outdoors himself. After meeting Owen, somehow, i had a mini itinerary.

As soon as I was picked up from town center, Owen and friends took me to the surfing sites, since I have been talking about surfing. The following day, we brought the surf and skim boards to Liwas beach to try. Unfortunately, none of the 3 boards is a long board, and I have not been trained enough for short boards. It was also solid reef down there such that I got stung several times; hence, I decided to try skim board instead.

A coal plant in Malita, Davao Occidental

the under construction port in malita, davao occidental

the beach in malita, davao occidental

kids skimboarding at the beach in malita, davao occidental

kids skimboarding at the beach in malita, davao occidental

kids skimboarding at the beach in malita, davao occidental

The beach in malita, davao occidental

I wanted to see the dugongs too, but I was told they normally show up in the afternoon, and I have to be leaving at noontime to start the travel to SULU where I will distribute the backpacks and school supplies to the schools there.

Other than Liwas, besang is another surf beach in Malita. Compared to Liwas, it is a beach break. It is also said to be where the first surfer of the town, an australian, went to play.

In case you plan to visit Malita, shoot and sms to Owen (0907 154 2361) and ilovemalita.com (0907-154-2361) so they can give you more info about the places to see.

I am raising funds (T-shirt sales) to buy the community 4-8 surfboards for public use of kids. As there are no surf shops in the area, your shirt entitles you for free use of the boards too. In case you have a used surfboard that you'd like to donate, please let me know. 

Davao occidental, being a young 2 year old newly declared province and still awaiting plebicit, will be my last province to visit for the completion of my #PHL81 (The Philippine travelling community hashtag for visiting the whole 81 province set of the country). It is so young that they have yet to change all their labels from davao del sur to davao occidental on buildings, and other markers. There is not even a capitol building for the province yet.

The province is formed of 5 municipalities, namely (north to south), Sta Maria, Malita, San Marcelino,  Jose Abad Santos, and Saranggani (not to be confused with another province of the same name).

Back when it was still Davao del sur, travellers opt to explore the other more convenient towns of this province. Blogs and travellers have not uncovered much in this area just yet, and I am glad to have met and been hosted by someone who seemed to be quite into outdoors to have explored his province. In fact, his friend owns an outdoor shop in the city.  Nonetheless, now that it is a province on its own, it will have its turn in being explored by curious backpackers.

Inasmuch as i’d like to explore this province though, for this visit, i don’t have much time really. My goal this time was rather just seeing the town, stepping foot at it, and so I could complete my #PHL81 quest. 

Thank goodness there was this IloveMalita site with a mobile number contact whom I called to ask info, and nailed off my trip. Site owner refereed me to Owen, a resident of Malita, staff of the Office of the mayor, and a person into outdoors himself. After meeting Owen, somehow, i had a mini itinerary.

As soon as I was picked up from town center, Owen and friends took me to the surfing sites, since I have been talking about surfing. The following day, we brought the surf and skim boards to Liwas beach to try. Unfortunately, none of the 3 boards is a long board, and I have not been trained enough for short boards. It was also solid reef down there such that I got stung several times; hence, I decided to try skim board instead.

A coal plant in Malita, Davao Occidental

the under construction port in malita, davao occidental

the beach in malita, davao occidental

kids skimboarding at the beach in malita, davao occidental

kids skimboarding at the beach in malita, davao occidental

kids skimboarding at the beach in malita, davao occidental

The beach in malita, davao occidental

I wanted to see the dugongs too, but I was told they normally show up in the afternoon, and I have to be leaving at noontime to start the travel to SULU where I will distribute the backpacks and school supplies to the schools there.

Other than Liwas, besang is another surf beach in Malita. Compared to Liwas, it is a beach break. It is also said to be where the first surfer of the town, an australian, went to play.

In case you plan to visit Malita, shoot and sms to Owen (0907 154 2361) and ilovemalita.com (0907-154-2361) so they can give you more info about the places to see.

I am raising funds (T-shirt sales) to buy the community 4-8 surfboards for public use of kids. As there are no surf shops in the area, your shirt entitles you for free use of the boards too. In case you have a used surfboard that you'd like to donate, please let me know. 

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Appeal to Surfing Lovers: A Project for the kids of Malita, Davao Occidental

kids playing through makeshift skimboards in Malita, Davao Occidental

One of my regrets about my fellow Filipinos is that most of us freak about the sea; whereas 70% of our country is water, very few could or would at least dare swim; some would even fear taking a boat. If you go to a surfing beach, only a few locals would actually be surfing. Let’s not move over to diving, jetski, kitesurfing, windsurfing... it’s a lot more novice for Filipinos.

Upon my arrival in Malita, it is sad to hear that there is no surf shop to get a board. Surfers here bring their own boards, and only a few locals have. It is a regret to hear that I am travelling far over just to surf, and we have people right there who can’t make much of it.  A surfboard may cost up to P30,000 after all? With the livelihood they have, who can afford this sport?

Not only will we develop kids’ mental alertness, physical dexterity, but also keep kids within worthy leisure, and hone watersports in this area.

So, to help raise funds, I thought about selling shirts to come up with the needed funding. The shirts will be sold through ProTees.

Bring it next time you visit or surf Malita; Locals will know you helped with getting their surfboards. You get to use the surfboards for free too and SURF MALITA.

Visit the site to make your purchase. 

If you or know anyone who has a used spare surfboard which they would like to give away, let me know. 



Update: 01 October 2015.

As i was looking for virtual spaces to put the ad for this tshirt campaign, i bumped into an Filipino group in the United States which has been sending surfboards to remote areas in the Philippines.

As of last communication, they are looking into creating a program for the development of surfing amongst the kids of Malita, Davao Occidental. :-). Cheers to Humanity.

kids playing through makeshift skimboards in Malita, Davao Occidental

One of my regrets about my fellow Filipinos is that most of us freak about the sea; whereas 70% of our country is water, very few could or would at least dare swim; some would even fear taking a boat. If you go to a surfing beach, only a few locals would actually be surfing. Let’s not move over to diving, jetski, kitesurfing, windsurfing... it’s a lot more novice for Filipinos.

Upon my arrival in Malita, it is sad to hear that there is no surf shop to get a board. Surfers here bring their own boards, and only a few locals have. It is a regret to hear that I am travelling far over just to surf, and we have people right there who can’t make much of it.  A surfboard may cost up to P30,000 after all? With the livelihood they have, who can afford this sport?

Not only will we develop kids’ mental alertness, physical dexterity, but also keep kids within worthy leisure, and hone watersports in this area.

So, to help raise funds, I thought about selling shirts to come up with the needed funding. The shirts will be sold through ProTees.

Bring it next time you visit or surf Malita; Locals will know you helped with getting their surfboards. You get to use the surfboards for free too and SURF MALITA.

Visit the site to make your purchase. 

If you or know anyone who has a used spare surfboard which they would like to give away, let me know. 



Update: 01 October 2015.

As i was looking for virtual spaces to put the ad for this tshirt campaign, i bumped into an Filipino group in the United States which has been sending surfboards to remote areas in the Philippines.

As of last communication, they are looking into creating a program for the development of surfing amongst the kids of Malita, Davao Occidental. :-). Cheers to Humanity.

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An Overnight in the Dinagat Islands

It has been a long journey to getting to this part of thecountry; The whole town was also busy with conferences and sports events at my arrival.

The first task of a visit is of course, accomodation. There is a P100 fan room I am seeing online, but could not find it exactly as it said it is near the port. The closest one to that I have been reading about was a P250 room but is fully booked. The caretaker smartly advised me to book whatever I could find right on as the guests of the event are starting to arrive and I might end up not having anything at all if I keep delaying. Hence, i decided to get the P200/night room at 3RJ&S Pension House.

I don’t have much time left for the day, but certainly not too late to settle in the room, so after getting a bath, I went out. I thought of going to the Sta Cruz beach, but was afraid that it might be too late by the time I get back. There might not be any more transpo. I thought about just walking around town.

The next day, i walked early onto the market to scout for a cheap boat that can get me around.

Dinagat is a huge island with plenty of smaller islands under it’s coverage. The blogs I have read are all about bababu lake and the Bitaog beach. And being fairly unexplored, I thought about getting elsewhere to at least help in uncovering what this destination has.

From google, I was seeing this part with some great beaches. A part where most names where taken from the tourist popularized Palawan.

We first went to Hagakhak Island.

There were a number of islands around this area, with small ones privately occupied by some households, including one that is said to be of the vice governor, and another of an american.

hagakhak island in Dinagat

hagakhak island in Dinagat

hagakhak island in Dinagat

hagakhak island in Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

After a tour of this semi palawan area near Basilica, we moved onto bababu. Before heading to the jump off of bababu lake, my boatman brought me to a quiet cove next to it. The cliff’s on the side of the rock islands, below the water are so visible, it is so enticing to jump. However, i could feel that my boat man is not so keen of me jumping to such point that my hesitation could not decide early enough while we are still there.

We moved next to Bababu Lake. I was with the 3 kids, kins of my boatman, and it will be too costly to climb. P300 for a guide fee plus P25 entrance. I was ok paying the entrance charge, but not about the P300 guide fee for a 45 minute trek. I asked the caretakers if it was ok to join the other groups, but he refused. I decided not to go... it’s not like I have a lot to miss. I have seen a lot of lakes, and have a lot more lined up.

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

beach in Bababu Lake in Dinagat

my boatman in dinagat islands

Then, inasmuch as i’d like to see the other islands, my boatman is looking forward to seeing the triathlon event. We agreed to go back to the mainland. Good thing is, this will let me get back to surigao through the last trip.

Contact Sir Pedro for Boat service; 0909 636 5963. He asked only for P500 for this 3hour trip. He don’t speak tagalog though.

3RJ&S contact number is 0920 679 7503. Rate for single fan room is P200. See here for a picture of the fan room.

It has been a long journey to getting to this part of thecountry; The whole town was also busy with conferences and sports events at my arrival.

The first task of a visit is of course, accomodation. There is a P100 fan room I am seeing online, but could not find it exactly as it said it is near the port. The closest one to that I have been reading about was a P250 room but is fully booked. The caretaker smartly advised me to book whatever I could find right on as the guests of the event are starting to arrive and I might end up not having anything at all if I keep delaying. Hence, i decided to get the P200/night room at 3RJ&S Pension House.

I don’t have much time left for the day, but certainly not too late to settle in the room, so after getting a bath, I went out. I thought of going to the Sta Cruz beach, but was afraid that it might be too late by the time I get back. There might not be any more transpo. I thought about just walking around town.

The next day, i walked early onto the market to scout for a cheap boat that can get me around.

Dinagat is a huge island with plenty of smaller islands under it’s coverage. The blogs I have read are all about bababu lake and the Bitaog beach. And being fairly unexplored, I thought about getting elsewhere to at least help in uncovering what this destination has.

From google, I was seeing this part with some great beaches. A part where most names where taken from the tourist popularized Palawan.

We first went to Hagakhak Island.

There were a number of islands around this area, with small ones privately occupied by some households, including one that is said to be of the vice governor, and another of an american.

hagakhak island in Dinagat

hagakhak island in Dinagat

hagakhak island in Dinagat

hagakhak island in Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

some islands in Basilica, Dinagat

After a tour of this semi palawan area near Basilica, we moved onto bababu. Before heading to the jump off of bababu lake, my boatman brought me to a quiet cove next to it. The cliff’s on the side of the rock islands, below the water are so visible, it is so enticing to jump. However, i could feel that my boat man is not so keen of me jumping to such point that my hesitation could not decide early enough while we are still there.

We moved next to Bababu Lake. I was with the 3 kids, kins of my boatman, and it will be too costly to climb. P300 for a guide fee plus P25 entrance. I was ok paying the entrance charge, but not about the P300 guide fee for a 45 minute trek. I asked the caretakers if it was ok to join the other groups, but he refused. I decided not to go... it’s not like I have a lot to miss. I have seen a lot of lakes, and have a lot more lined up.

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

a cove near the island where bababu lake is in Dinagat Islands

beach in Bababu Lake in Dinagat

my boatman in dinagat islands

Then, inasmuch as i’d like to see the other islands, my boatman is looking forward to seeing the triathlon event. We agreed to go back to the mainland. Good thing is, this will let me get back to surigao through the last trip.

Contact Sir Pedro for Boat service; 0909 636 5963. He asked only for P500 for this 3hour trip. He don’t speak tagalog though.

3RJ&S contact number is 0920 679 7503. Rate for single fan room is P200. See here for a picture of the fan room.

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