renzbu: May 2014

Fishing Spot in Cebu | Marcelo Bridge

Under Marcelo Bridge Cebu, Mandaue side

One of the most accessible fishing spot in Cebu is under the Marcelo Bridge connecting Mactan and Mandaue City.

One afternoon, I was supposed to go to Naga City because I heard that there is a good fishing spot there. However, it was already late afternoon and I know it would be a long ride plus the traffic. So I decided to go to Marcello bridge park in Mandaue City.

This is the view outside the park under the Marcelo bridge.

The view is really nice, however at side of this you'll find a lot of garbage. If the government would place a garbage can, and maintenance here, this would be a potential tourist spot in Cebu.

On the other side you'll see people swimming. This is really crowded during Sundays.

Time to fish. I hope I can finally catch something today.

I didn't caught anything from the first spot, so I moved to this side.

Tips:

This is a public place, so you'll see different people doing different things (Dating).

Do not throw your trash anywhere. It would be better if you bring an extra cellophane for your trash.

Occasional waves when large ships passes under the bridge.

Summary

There are variety of fish here, I even saw someone caught a small octopus, and lobster here . So for fishing, I would rate this a 4.5 out of 5. Hopefully the local government of Mandaue, and the people living in this area will keep this place clean, and secured.

Motorcycle ride and overnight stay at Lambug beach Badian

We had our team building in Badian Cebu. It was initially our motorcycle ride plan, but we thought it would be a whole lot better if our teammates that doesn't have motorcycle can come along and stay overnight in that place with us. It was fun fun fun! I along with my 2 friends, Pat and his cousin took a motorcycle ride to Lambug beach Badian. It took us almost 3 hours to get there, maintaining our speed to 40-60kph, while others took a bus.

Tips:

When you get there, people will ask if you had already reserved a house or room. If not, they will be suggesting you a place to stay. Don't worry, people there are nice and very accomodating.

We rent a small house for P 1,500.00. It was worth it because you can get to place a tent in front of the house and you can use the whole place for whaterver you want to do. There is a videoke machine that you can exclusively use. However, you have to drop P 5.00 for every 2 songs.

I find the place safe, because the residence themselves are watching over the place. We had tent, but I choose to sleep in the sand and it was my first time experience...It was really cool!

Another thing, I would advice you bring your own ready to cook, or cooked food because there's no available food there and the market is very far from the beach.

Also don't forget the drinks... :)

Here are some of the pictures I took. Unfortunately the camera I brought stopped working so I didn't had the chance to take many photos.

Panorama view of Lambug beach Badian, Cebu.

Overall Lambug Beach Badian is definitely a recommended destination for team building, barkada trip, ride, etc...

Advantage

White sand, cheap accommodations, and not so crowded.

Disadvantage

The only disadvantage I could think of is the sea grasses, and the shallow beach.

Motorcycle Ride to Balamban Cebu

Probably the best place to break-in your engine is the Transcentral highway. The road will make your engine do everything with uphill, to downhill course.

Direction from Cebu to Balamban via Trancentral Highway

Our first stop going to Balamban.

The most dangerous part of the transcentral highway. I myself almost had an accident here.

Welcome to Balamban.

The famous Adventure cafe.

We are self proclaimed motojocks.

Everyone is serious about the Liempo.

Tips

I was expecting that when you get to Balamban, the famous food would be their liempo. We looked everywhere for a place that sells liempo, and we asked from locals. They pointed us to the liempohan near the bus terminal. We were discourage when we saw the liempohan because it's just a small stall. But when we got to taste their liempo, men it was so delicious! It's like a liempo + boneless lechon combined. That liempo is worth going back to.

With regard to the ride. Transcentral is a dangerous highway because of it's slope, and curves so be sure not to overspeed when you're passing there. Just maintain 40-60kph speed. It's better to be safe the sorry.

Motorcycle Ride To Unwind in Argao South Cebu

Ride to Argao from IT Park took us more or less an hour. That includes a couple of stops, like buying water, food, etc... Argao is located in the South of Cebu. It is one of the most visited place in Cebu because of its naturally beautiful beach, and friendly locals.

Map showing the direction from Cebu To Argao

Map showing the direction from Cebu City To Argao.

We stopped at the Carcar Public Market to buy a kilo of one of the best Lechon in Cebu.

One of the best lechon in Cebu is coming from Carcar. They also produce one of the best chicharon in town.

The lechonan is located at the back portion of this place. When you go to the south of Cebu, you shouldn't miss to stop over and taste the Lechon of Carcar.

You can buy the Lechon here at Carcar public market.

This is the sign you see when you're approaching to Simala. A very famous place for devoted Catholics all over the Philippines.

We passed Simala, a destination of our Catholic brothers when they're in Cebu.

An awesome view of the Beach in Argao.

A view from our cottage.

A big fish caught by the local fishermen nearby. It only shows that this part of the

Big catch from bangkero's in Argao

Local fishermen dock their boat at the beach with big fishes caught.

Fresh fishes for sale.

Tips:

The cottages cost P 200.00 only. That's going to be a whole day of use.

Advantage

The water is clean, and the people are nice.

Disadvantage

If you're a fan of white beach, then it's a disadvantage for you. Also, the cottages are near the road, so there are passers by, and ocassional dusts.

Conclusion

Overall, I love going back to this place. I just love the beach because it's not muddy, and no sea grasses.

Boat trip to Cagayan de Oro from Cebu

So I decided to take a boat going Cagayan de Oro. A week before, my mom asked me to go home because of my brother and sister's college graduation. I didn't hesitate as I was so excited to see her as well after months working in Cebu. I decided to take a boat because my shift would end in the afternoon and there's no available flight to Cagayan de Oro from Cebu in the afternoon. If there is I wouldn't be spending more than 3 thousand for a plane when I can spend over a thousand through boat, unless I really need to cut my travel time.

I went to SM City Cebu ground floor to buy a ticket. I checked the schedule for 2Go shipping and Trans-Asia and they both have night schedule. I was about to choose 2Go, but I remember that delay of this shipping is like normal to them. There was a time I was travelling from Cagayan to Cebu, their departure schedule should be 8 pm but they departed from the Cagayan de Oro port 11:30 pm. I will no longer take 2Go when going home to Cagayan de Oro.

Back to the ticketing both, I choose Trans-Asia shipping. I paid for tourist accommodation for around Php 1,200.00. I believe the difference is only a hundred from the Economy, plus you will get to enjoy the air conditioned accommodation, and free bedding and pillow.

I went to Cebu Pier 4 at around 7 pm, then the trans-Asia ship departed at exactly 8 pm. As expected they departed on time.

I went straight to my accommodation room and didn't waste time, I tour around the boat for a few minutes, then sleep. I was excited for the morning. I know the weather is good, and it's going to be perfect for picture taking.

The sun is starting to shine, and I have my camera ready. Time for picture taking! :)

Check out the pictures below. This is my first few days with the DSLR so, I don't have much knowledge with the settings. I was just playing around with it.