1st TOUR DAY

The usual tours in Siquijor combines the spots that are near to each other and would have you change clothes. I specifically requested our guide to separate the water activities so we can have our "Awra" moments. It's just hard to pose for pictures in some spots when your hair is messy.

Tour starts at 8:30 AM

BALETE TREE WITH FISH SPA

                      

The 400-ish year old Balete tree. Here you can have your Fish Spa where you let the little fishes nibble your dead skin cells. If you're ticklish like me, you won't last a minute as you will keep off the water. I even found myself laughing out loud.. Oops. don't forget to say Tabi, Tabi po.

Souvenirs and Potions 

                 Voodoo Doll for 160 Pesos                               Haplas" for Love and Luck 200 pesos

HAPITANAN BROOMSTICK

SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH CHURCH AND CONVENT

I initially scrapped this spot from the itinerary but saw posts in a travel page how lovely the place is. It did not disappoint me, Its ancient architecture complemented well in its surroundings. The big trees in its facade added a natural flair and divided it to the world outside. The creaking of the floors gives you a trip down the memory lane. I just avoided the displays in the 2nd floor, it gives me a different feeling though I did enjoy looking at the windows, and mesmerizing at the beauty of the structure.

View of the Church from the Convent

Convent framed by the Tree's Crown Shyness (front view)

Convent framed by the Tree's Crown Shyness (side view)

stare and stairs

light and shadows

lovely courtyard at the back

SALAGDOONG BEACH

 

The guide failed to mention to us why swimming and diving is prohibited but just read somewhere in the net that the place is being rehabilitated. The restaurants were demolished and pushed back from the shore. I like the new look though. no obstruction of the view, just the shore, the beach and the horizon. I love the varying colors of the water here.

                                    

 

LUNCH AT HARBOUR LIGHTS

MANGROVES

WELCOME TO SIQUIJOR SIGN (St. Francis of Assisi Church)

This spot right here is what you will see coming out of the port. We did not stop by when we arrived as it was scorching hot and we were too hungry to be in a mood for a picture.

SEASHELL MUSEUM

This is a personal collection only of the owner of this place. Shells collected all over the Philippines. They sell some merchandise too, purses from small clams, necklaces and other accessories. This is the most expensive entrance fee in all tourist spots. It's not for everyone's liking but we did enjoy looking at the colorful and interesting displays.

End of Tour, Back to Base...

Dinner at Baha Bar, San Juan

it's important to note that the Baha bar structure is inspired by Cang-Isok's house. Cang Isok's house is also a tourist spot, it's the oldest known surviving house in Siquijor. Our guide did not stop in Cang Isok's house,  though I did recognize it when we passed by.

What to note when dining at the 2nd floor, is you need to leave your footwear at the stairs. We ordered Pad thai, mango Margarita, Sisig, Siquijor Fried Rice, There's a live Band on Saturdays and Sundays. I was moved to tears when the reggae band played Mutya ka Baleleng, my father's favorite song.

Total Expenses in Pesos:

Trike Tour : 1500  + TIP

Balete : 80 (20 each)

Hapitanan : 80 (20 each)

Lazi Convent : 80 (20 each)

Salagdoong Beach : Donation

Lunch at Harbour Lights (1400)

Shell Museum : 400 (100 each)

Dinner : 2615