Stray Thoughts

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Logos Hope

MV Logos Hope is back in the Queen City of the South. Last weekend, my friends and I went to visit the largest floating bookstore last Saturday.

Here's the schedule:

May 6, 2015 - May 28, 2015

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 9:30 pm

Sunday: 9:30 pm

Monday: Closed

Before you can enter, you need to pay Php 20 but for children below 13 years old and senior citizens 60 years old and above, they are free of entrance.

An international crew will welcome you upon your arrival on the ship. You can listen to a crew while he is explaining the story behind these ships. You can also watch a video presentation.

After that, you can move on to the bookstore where a variety of books will welcome you. I'm sure you will have a hard time picking out which book you will buy because there are a lot of good books to read there. There are also some musical CDs, toys and souvenirs sold. There is also a part of the ship where they sell books and other items in bargain price. The prices are in units which means 100 units = 100 pesos.

Next to the bookstore is a mural of the story of the Prodigal Son and after that is the International Cafe. Within the cafe, there is also an area for kids to play and do some art activities. Here we are, feeling like kids. :P

The menu:

Since it was past 12 noon already, we were not able to try their food in the cafe because they don't serve meals. So we ended up our tour in Logos Hope. If I still have a free time before May 28, I would love to go back there and browse again their books.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Cambais Falls (Alegria, Cebu)

Cebu has always been a beauty. The island has been bestowed with interesting culture and a lot of wonders of nature. When we went to Alegria to attend my childhood friend's wedding, we decided to explore a little bit of the place. We were told that there was a waterfall named Cambais Falls.

The walk is about 1 kilometer from the main road. Before entering the main area of the falls, you would need to pay Php 20.00 as an entrance fee. There are also cottages and rooms when you want to stay there for a night. The scenic beauty of the place will really captivate you.

Photo credit: Ms Diane

There are three levels and we decided to go to the last level. When we arrived there, there were a few people in the area already and since the water was so inviting, we took a plunge! The water is super cold and I was like freezing already but nothing can stop us from jumping and taking a plunge.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Sun Xi (Alegria, Cebu)

Beach resort or mountain resort? In my case, why not both!

Last weekend, one of my childhood friends married the love of her life. On Thursday evening, we departed the city and headed to Alegria which is located in the southern part of Cebu. It is about a 3-hour bus ride from the South Bus Terminal.

At around 10:30 pm, we arrived at Sun Xi Beach Resort. We had a short sleep and at dawn, we woke up and prepared for the wedding.

At around 5:00 am, we were done eating our breakfast and because we were all ready and just waiting for the van that would take us to the church, we looked around the place.

At around 7:00 am, we travelled from Alegria to Alcantara (about 30 minutes). The wedding started at 9:00 am and it was really a moving event since I know this couple has gone a lot of trials and tests in their relationship but now they are one in the eyes of God. :)

At 10:00 am, the wedding ceremony was finished and then we went back to Alegria. This time, the reception was held in Sun Xi Mountain Resort. The travel time was almost an hour also (from Alcantara to Sun Xi Mountain Resort). The road on the way was smooth but there were also some areas which were rough but once you arrive in the place, your breath will be taken away. The place is really beautiful.

the entrance

The villas which were named after different flowers

Camellia- our room

A nice place to relax and unwind

Resto bar of the resort

We were disconnected from the world of internet for a few days but it doesn't matter. We were able to relaxed and have some fun with the company of family and friends.

Monday, May 11, 2015

MV Logos Hope is back!

The largest floating bookstore is back in the Queen City of the South!

A few years ago, MV Logos Hope visited Cebu and opened its doors to Cebuanos. With over 5,000 book titles, one would definitely enjoy the wide variety of books.

Photo credit: DOTC Central VIsayas on Facebook

So if you are a book lover or just a curious one, visit the MV Logos Hope now. It is located in Pier 1 and they will be staying here in Cebu from May 5 to May 28.

See you there! ;)

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Anda! Bohol's Little Paradise

Before going to Bohol, one of my friends texted me that if we have enough time, we must try to visit Anda Beach because of its white sand. Anda is not that popular yet for tourists but since we were also curious, we decided to visit it once we reach Bohol.

On our second day in Bohol, we first went to a nearby beach in Guindulman and later in the afternoon, we rented a small boat that would take us to Anda. As we had our sightseeing, we were really awed by the beauty of nature. Looking at the sea, you can really see what's underneath because of the clear water. My friends even saw some turtles!

It was low tide when we arrived at Anda so the long stretch of sand welcomed us! I was really beaming because it was really beautiful. The place where we docked our boat was in front of the town hall so it was just a public beach but even though it was public, the sand was really something. It's powdery white sand is really fine and just amazing! I was even thinking of bringing home some of it. haha

Anda is truly a beauty to behold. I hope that one day, when I return to this place, it will still be the same. :)