My short trip to visit a friend has guided me the with knowledge
that the Island of Guimaras is cooped with beautiful beaches yet to be
discovered and introduced to the public.
Tustusan Island is one of the many destinations where you can silently sit under the palm trees while enjoying the traditional home cooked adobo prepared by the family whenever you go to the beach. Going there reminds me of my Palawan days where I can just lounge by the beachside and marvel at sounds of the waves crashing, the wind cooling the nerves and the peaceful isolation of your surroundings.
Tustusan Island is one of the many destinations where you can silently sit under the palm trees while enjoying the traditional home cooked adobo prepared by the family whenever you go to the beach. Going there reminds me of my Palawan days where I can just lounge by the beachside and marvel at sounds of the waves crashing, the wind cooling the nerves and the peaceful isolation of your surroundings.
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“hark, now
hear the sailors cry,
smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul & spirit fly, into the mystic...” |
Me: Abi ko ma island hopping 8?!?? Bugtaw na!!
(Wake up guys! It’s time to go on an adventure!)
Bob: Permi ka lang ga dali! Muna ginabayaan ka na lang kay!
(Rise and shine! What a great day for us!)
Me: Ai? May problema ka aga pa?
(I’m so excited!)
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| The result of booze and late night talks |
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| It was suppose to be a look away snap. But some friends just don't get it. Hahahaha |
Me: Te ano ma expect ko sa Tustusan? May Rumbuhan to?
(What is there to expect today?)
Bob: Naaaan. Expectations naman. Kaya na sasaktan ka eh. Wag
kasi mag expect
(A grand surprise await those who expect)
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| Yes, the bangka has no cover. Enjoy the sun! |
Me: Ahai. Maitom naman ko ni. Kanugon sang mga ritual kag
chants ko para mag gwapo ko
(The sun is a never ending discovery. I love it here!)
Leo: May ika iitim ka pa ba?
(I totally agree with you)
Me: Ano nami nga soundtrack di man? Paper thin ni Astrid?
(so what’s the best soundtrack for this? Paper thin byAstrid?)
Leo: Isang linggong Pag-ibig ni Imelda Papi.
(You go it!)
Me: Very funny
How to get there:
- From the port, ride a jeep going to
alibhon. Fare costs P14.00/ pax
- Upon arrival, hire a tryke going to
Sibunag at P150 for 2person
- Ask the driver to take you to the port
going to Bacolod.
- From there, you can ask the locals for a
boat ride going to the island
- There is a maintenance fee of P50.00 per
person
- Or you can text Manong boat operator at 09101248187
What to bring:
- Food and drinks. And lots of it
- Sunblock
- Tents if you are planning for an overnight stay
- Camera and some nice googles
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| No man is an island, entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent. |
Napay: Te nalipay ka na jan? Or need mo pa gid paghigugma?
(Did the trip make you happy?)
Me: Need ko pa gid paghigugma!
(I am happy)
Napay: Te saluma das a dagat kay basi may naghaboy lang!
(On the the next adventure then!)
The lone sailor will go on another adventure to bring you more discoveries!
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Have fun!
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