We had to stay at the hotel in precaution of the anticipated landfall of the storm, internationally named as Hagupit. But then the storm has a very very slow movement and it seemed like everyone has an interpretation about where its heading. This aroused our tantrums and sensitivities. But the clowns in us won because we started laughing about everything, while talking about other people whom we abhor, loved and well, others who are personally unpleasant to us.
Day 4 of our Surigao adventure.
We are on our way to Sohotton island. Kuya Fran rented a van for us to get there. The decision was in collaboration with the group. If we take the public transportation it will take us three hours to get there whereas if we go private it is only 1.5hours.
The presence of the storm in this area is still indefinite. Sure there are occassional rain showers and sudden gusts of strong winds. But we have convinced ourselves that this is not enough to stop us from taking the yet best adventure of our lives.
When we finally arrived at the port. The skies seemed to be opening itself up like its happy to see us. We waited for the boat to arrive. The voyage was about an hour. There was a part where the waves were wild and it scared the hell out of us because the water is splashing into the boat and our gadgets are out. I was checking out the guide who ,I'm guessing, is about our age and is yet the best looking person I have seen in the area. But my later observations led me to something disappointing that I cannot disclose here.
As arranged, we were brought to our accommodation in Cinnamon Island. The place is serene. The water was somewhat turquoise, green, blue and clear. Believe me, it is possible. There were Cinnamon trees, white sand and cottages that screamed luxurious rest! The staff were so friendly and courteous. I can say everyone was nice.
We settled down and the owner served us Cinnamon tea and told us they are selling some of its wood for brewing which is100 per pack. Then we geared up for the next thing to do. By gearing up, I meant sunblock, swimming outfits, camera and switching the very daring adventurous side of our person.
We used this boat to tour around the area. See, the group of islands is called Bucas Grande and each of the islands have different names. The tour guides explained the meaning of the names of the islands, specified some of the remarkable stone formations and rock discoloration and instructed us well in the process. There was this are where we had to sit low on the boat while going inside a cave and had to lie flat on the water because the oyster shells on the ceiling are sharp.
We later learned that the tides dictate the places we can go. There are different areas that we can access during high tide and during low tide.
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