Viva Pit Señor! My adventures in Cebu continue into the Sinulog weekend! Day 8 It’s Sinulog and my best friend and I woke up late in the afternoon! We both have a strong aversion to big crowds so we decided we're not really missing out much. That's right - we're a couple of party poopers! Haha. But seriously, if you've seen the crowd on Mango Avenue, you would think twice about going to the street party. I'm all for having fun in Sinulog, but the event is also a recipe for disaster. I'm always on high alert for human stampedes and crushes. But let me not discourage you from joining in on the fun. Sinulog is still one of the best things about Cebu! We had a really late lunch at Lemon Grass in Ayala. My best friend calls the first meal past noon as "brunner" or breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also had cocktails at New Orleans and watched the fireworks from the mall's rooftop area. If you're looking for authentic Creole vibe, unfortunately New Orleans isn't the place. Sinulog won't be complete without a disco party, of course. We partied it up at Cubana Lounge on Mango Avenue. And it's a bonus since ladies get in for free! Day 9 Our brunner tradition continues at Abuhan Tres in IT Park. This time, with their sizzling pochero! Day 10 My Camotes adventure begins with two of my fabulous friends! Camotes is actually a group of islands east of Cebu. To get there, you have to go to the port in Danao and get on the Jomalia ferry. Upon checking in at Mangodlong Paradise Beach Resort, we were immediately welcomed with a refreshing pineapple juice. While waiting for our villa to be available, we had lunch at the lounge next to their infinity pool. We had the most glorious view of the beach! To get around the island, you can choose a tour package and a driver with his vehicle will drive you to different tourist destinations. Since we were short for time, we decided to just have three stops: Lake Danao, Timubo Cave and Santiago Bay. Day 11 Mangodlong Paradise Beach Resort was not only exceptional in service, but also in food and refreshments. My friends and I absolutely enjoyed the complimentary breakfast buffet. I would definitely come back to this resort the next time I go to Camotes. Arriving back in Cebu, we already brainstormed for our upcoming adventure in the South. But first, drinks and cocktails at the Monastery. Is it just me? Or are Cebu's restaurants, lounges and cafés littered with electric neon trees? Day 13 Here we are in Oslob, Cebu! A lot of tourists - both local and foreign - come here to swim with whale sharks or butanding. Wearing sunscreen is strictly prohibited. Also, we weren't allowed to touch the creatures. You don’t have to tell me twice! On our way back to the city, we stopped by different beaches and churches. One of which is the restored church in Boljoon. Formally named as Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Maria, the church has been declared as a national cultural treasure. It is a prime example of baroque architecture from the 18th century. I was mesmerized as we drove along southern Cebu. The public beaches are absolutely divine! Check out the white-sand beaches at Tingko Beach Resort in Alcoy. We also stopped by the grandiose Simala Shrine in Sibonga where conservative dress code is strictly enforced. Of course you can't just go to the South without trying some of Cebu's finest delicacies - Carcar's chicharon and Argao's torta and tableya! Day 14 Café Laguna is one of the restaurants in Cebu that's consistent in flavor. I opted to have lunch here with my aunt and cousin since we were all craving once again for crispy pata! For coffee and desserts, I took them to Figaro Coffee Company. Based on their website, it's a coffee company established in the Philippines! Yay for Filipino entrepreneurs! I've been to many Italian restaurants in Cebu. But Figaro has THE best tiramisu! If you're looking for a lounge with a scenic view, try Bellini in Lahug. The romantic and sophisticated setting is the perfect place to relax and unwind. But beware of their champagne prices! To offset the chichi ambiance at Bellini, we proceeded to Larsian, the ultimate and undisputed gastronomic institution in Cebu. Larsian in Fuente is a showcase of barbecued pork, chicken wings, chorizo, adidas, intestines - all paired with woven-palm-leaf-covered rice or pusô. The next post will be about my third and last week in Cebu! Updates are on the way!
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