My first domestic flight was bound for Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines. I never really helped with the itinerary and all I did was say “yes” to my friend Jie regarding this trip, not even minding the expenses.

We were greeted with heavy rains on our way to the airport. It was a 4AM Cebu Pacific flight which we thought was going to be cancelled or delayed greatly due to the bad weather.  Fortunately, the weather subsided and we boarded the plane after a few minutes of waiting. I was really happy because it was my mom’s first flight!

We arrived at Mactan-Cebu International Airport before 6AM. Rode a taxi to Cebu’s North Bus Terminal and boarded a Ceres bus bound to Bantayan Island. All I did was complain about the lengthy bus ride and kept asking if we’re already near the island. After 4 or 5 hours, we finally arrived at Hagnaya Port.  Another hour of sea travel and finally, Bantayan Island! I stopped complaining the moment I saw the island!

Here’s the summary of expenses. Taxi and trike fares we’re shared by a group of 4.

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And let the pictures talkin!

Here’s the Ceres Bus Schedule going to Hagnaya Port.

Hagnaya Port Schedule

View from the 2nd level of the ship. Touchdown Bantayan Island!

View from Sta Fe Port in Bantayan Island

Our humble abode at Budyong Beach Resort, just adjacent to Kota Beach Resort. We scored this for P1400 per night.

Bantayan Island’s waters and sands. Heaven.

Here’s my mom’s moment!

Me!

We ate at Kota Beach’s Restaurant and stayed a few hours before bedtime.

Bantayan Island Sunrise

Kota Beach Resort which housed the famous Camp Sawi filming.

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