Finally, after months of promises, I finally have the time to upload this.

Below is our 4D3N itinerary.

We were a group of 8, and none of us has been to Cebu but my best friend has been to Bohol and suggest to visit it instead of the Southern Cebu which will take 3 - 4 hours.

On our first day, we did a bit of amazing race and it wasn't that fun, when we reached our hostel in Bohol, my body was screaming of sleep & rest. We were up from 2 AM and while we have our wheeled luggage, it was exhausting to travel the Cebu City proper at noon.

Below was the breakdown of our cost.
The total budget, including airfare, but excluding the pasalubong: PHP 7060.00

 

Lesson Learned/Tips:

• If you want to have a Cebu-Bohol trip, booked them both, its either your entry will be in  Cebu & exit at Bohol or vice versa. This is to avoid the hassle of  going back to the place you have been visited, and its time saver too.
• If you have an early flight like us, take some rest first or ensure that you have somewhere to deposit/keep your luggage. It was a hassle to roam around the city with your baggage.
• It takes at least 45 minutes from Cebu Airport to the City so prepare yourself for the travel (if you were like us that take the public transport) Just ask the guard where the direction where the cab is stationed.
• If you will go to the Temple of Leah, Taoist Temple & Top, the only available mode of transportation is the motorcycle. I don't remember the place, but once you get there, numerous motorcycle riders will offer their service, HAGGLE! They started to offer us 150 each, one way until they settle for 150 each two way. Don't pay them immediately, pay them when you have reached your last destination and be clear with what you have agreed upon. Our riders told us that they can service us to TOP, we just need to add 20 pesos, so we thought its 20 two way, but when we were paying them, they said its 20 one way. We have cleared this before we went to TOP, but hola, their tune change, so stand your ground. I am sure not everyone is like them, but it's always good to be alert.
• Don't go to TOP at noon, you will not appreciate the place. The best time to visit it is at night. Sayang yung 100 nyo kung di nyo ma-enjoy yung view.
• When you are riding the ferry, they will ask you to check in the big luggages. The cost on Cebu Pier (25 per luggage) is different from Bohol Pier (50 each luggage)
• For the Bohol Ferry, I suggest to check Ocean Jet, they have this Libre Balik promo, roundtrip for 800 php only, tax excluded, 969 php is the complete fare. Just contact them & check if they have the RT promo, they only have limited seats so make sure to check with them first.
• It is chilly inside the Ferry, so be sure to have your jacket or anything that can help you fight the cold. 

If you have any question, just put it in the comment and I'll be happy to answer you  or let me know if I have help you in anyway ^^

Love,

Cleng ^^

Have you known anyone nowadays that doesn't have a mobile phone?

I am guessing the answer is no, except for those who really can't afford it, but that is a miniscule percentage. 

If we will look around us, you will notice that almost everyone has their own mobile devices, sometimes more. Gone are the days when letters are the cheapest way of communication. 

Have you known anyone that doesn't use any messaging application?

I am guessing the answer is no as well. Be it on facebook, wechat, hangout, viber, kakao talk and other messaging app, one way or another, you have used it, your family and friends used it.

Have you tried not answering a text, personal or direct message? What is the reaction you got from the other line?

I am sure that you have received a litany of messages asking why are you not replying, or heard a couple of soft blows that almost everywhere there is a free internet, and it will only take few time to reply.

In these days, not answering someones call, or sending back any message is considered rude, or hurtful. 

I remember one of the lessons I learned at work is, always communicate with the customers, an open communication will make the client feel at ease.

In a relationship, a constant communication is required, and a day of not communicating, will create a day of fighting.

You see, these days, we are in this phase where we all need to stay connected, to be socialized, to get informed; we are in this bubble of communication that not replying is a form of social rejection unless you have a very valid reason.

Looking at this, have we ever asked our self how about our relationship with God?

Is it as healthy as our mobile device signal? 

Or as strong as our mobile internet connection?

Did we care for it the way we care for our mobile handset?

Did we ever try to open our line with him the way we ensure that our line is open for any message from family, friends and work? 

Did we allot a small fraction of our time to talk to him, to thank him the same we allot a fraction of our time to make a group text, or login to our favorite social media site? 

Did we try to reconnect our line with him the way we constantly reconnect with our mobile connection?

We are too clouded by these human longing to stay social that we forgot that above everything else, there is one connection that we need to be connected. No, I am not saying don't get connected or stop using the, but always remember that there is one relationship that we should cherish the way we do with our friends. 

And that relationship is a relationship with our God, the creator and heavenly father, and his son, Jesus Christ.

And how will we stay connected with him?

The answer is simple.

A PRAYER.

Find a quiet place and pray with your heart's content.

Pray the same way you talk to your friends about your dreams and hardships.

Pray the same way you connect with your friend, sometimes short & concise, sometimes long and full of rambling.

Pray the same way you wanted to get connected, by listening and sharing your opinions.

Pray when you feel you feel worthy, and pray when your full of doubt,

Pray when you feel blessed and thankful, and pray when you feel down and full of insecurity.

And I promise you, a prayer a day will make you, and the one who truly loves you happy.