This was supposed to be a smooth sailing trip but like any other trips
we had, another misadventure welcomed us. And of course, we embraced it.
ツ On the morning of Feb 25, we traveled from Cubao to Lucena Grand
Terminal to Mauban, and finally to Nilandingan Cove. We were prepared
for this trip I must say (things needed and reminders to keep in mind),
but the long trek from the Sabang to Nilandingan? Man, it was not a
joke! According to reviews, it should have been an hour trek but for
that day, it wasn't. Not to mention it was raining hard that time, we
walked our way to the cove for two and a half hours. Yuuup. We actually
had the option to go on a boat ride from the Sabang to the cove but it
was not safe during that time, and so we did not take the risk. We thank
the local guides who accompanied us and carried our bags throughout the
trek. There was even a time we got lost in the middle of nowhere and it
scared the hell out of me. But thank God we were able to figure our way
out the forest. It was a bit traumatic for me, really. Imagine dragons.
Nah, just kidding. :p Imagine scavenging animals along
the way plus the long bushes with sharp edges. We were soaking wet when
we arrived at the cove and extremely hungry. Thank goodness our lunch
was being prepared when we got there. Originally, the plan was to just
pitch a tent during our stay there but due to the bad weather, we had to
occupy a kubo for our safety. Not bad at all! I love that kind
of shelter anyway. ツ Even though all throughout our stay there it
rained, we were still able to enjoy it. Lots of things to be grateful
for. First of is the peacefulness of the place itself. The sound of the
waves, the blue horizon and the mangrove trees. And then of course, the
food and the company. ツ Though we did not really got a chance to swim
(super cold), it's alright. We wandered instead and enjoyed our fresh
buko juice. One extraordinary thing I experienced too was that when the
water is in low tide, we can walk long enough to reach the magic tree, a
tree that is submerged in the water in the morning during high tide.
They say it is magical, you can even wish upon it. When we were about to
go home, it was still raining though but not that hard anymore. Yaay
for Mr. Sun! Added treat Cagbelete gave me was that I was able to taste
the best pilipit ever (in the bus on our way home). It's super yummy!
Thank you, Cagbalete! Maybe in the future, we shall revisit you.. when
you're already sunny, hot and bright. ツ
