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May Snapshots May 1-31, 2023

May Snapshots

Location Google Map: Siquijor Island, Philippines

May Showers
May showers are here...plants are happy, the air is clean and the rivers are replenished. In Siquijor, it's fiesta time. Lazi, among other municipalities celebrate their fiestas...lechon, merry making and good tidings.

Full Moon Reflection
Full Moon Reflection

Full Moon Reflection

(May 5, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines) Full moon and its reflection on Lazi Harbor


On the Boulevard after Sunset
On the Boulevard after Sunset

On the Boulevard after Sunset

(May 7, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines) It's great to be on the Boulevard to watch the sunset. But after sunset, the night takes over and a whole new poetry emerges.


Orange Full Moon
Orange Full Moon

Orange Full Moon

(May 8, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines) A full moon by itself is already an awesome sight. But an orange full moon reflected on the sea? Spectacular!


Sun-Baked Spring Water
Sun-Baked Spring Water

Sun-Baked Spring Water

(May 18, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines) Using the sun's ultra-violet rays to purify the spring water of Bolo Bolo...for a safer drink


Refuge from the Heat
Refuge from the Heat

Refuge from the Heat

(May 20, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines) a wooded area with densely clustered trees make a cool hammock place


Tanduay Girls
Tanduay Girls

Tanduay Girls

(May 21, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines) at Manang Inday's tuba bar, the Tanduay Girls offer a sensual feast


Scary Muscovado Sugar
Scary Muscovado Sugar

Scary Muscovado Sugar

(May 26, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines) Muscovado sugar was left open in a cool dry place for days until it melted...and no ant even nibbled at it. What the fuck is it made with? Scary shit I won't eat!


Ending Thoughts
Every month has its fair share of blessings. May, perhaps gets more than others.

--- Gigit (TheLoneRider)
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Siquijor Island Local Info

Jeeps - there are only 2 routes for jeeps within Siquijor Island - and they are rare. Most people have their own motorcycle transport.

  1. Siquijor Port to Lazi - last trip leaves at 3pm from station near market
  2. Lazi to Siquijor Port - jeeps depart from the Lazi Port area. 5 jeeps, the last trip at 12:30 pm. Lazi to San Juan, P50.
  3. Larena Port to Lazi - jeeps are unpredictable. As of this writing, there is only 1 jeep plying the Larena-Lazi route. This jeep leaves Larena for Lazi at 9:50am. After that, no more jeep. You'll have to take a tricycle to Siquijor Pob for jeeps going to Lazi
  4. Lazi to Larena Port - 6am (daily) and 9 am (M-Th)

Food - these were suggested by a local to me

  1. Lechon manok & liempo - roasted pork belly and chicken at Joel's in Siquijor Poblacion. I've tried this myself...yummy, even if the chicken was no longer hot
  2. Bibingka - sweetened rice cake by Fidy's Bibingka (P30) in Sawang, Maria. I've come back for this and I buy for other people as well as 'pasalubong' - they love this
  3. Siopao - at the Rosita store near Thrifty (P25) in Siquijor Poblacion
  4. Peanut butter - by Rene. Just ask around in Siquijor Poblacion. It's popular
  5. Torta - sweet cakish bread at the Thrifty story in Siquijor Poblacion
Siquijor Island Map
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Siquijor - Dumaguete Boat Trips (as of Jan 2023)
  1. Montenegro Lines - at Siquijor Port, P234.00/pax, P169/bicycle, 7:30am/10:00am/2:00pm/4:30pm

  2. Montenegro Lines, Siquijor to Dumaguete

  3. Aleson Shipping - at Siquijor Port, 6 am and 6 pm daily, 1:30 pm M-Sat, Regular P200.00/pax, Aircon P250.00/pax

  4. Aleson Shipping, Dumaguete to Siquijor

  5. Ocean Jet - 40 mins,at Siquijor Port, 0919.066.5964, www.oceanjet.net, marketing@ocenajet.net, 6:00am/6:00pm, P350/pax (tourist/open air), P580/pax (business class)

    Ocean Jet


Siquijor - Tagbilaran - Cebu City Boat Trips (as of Jan 2023)

En route to Cebu City, the ferries usually make a stop-over to Tagbilaran (Bohol) to pick-up more passengers or unload.

  1. Ocean Jet - 2 hours, 8:20am, at Siquijor Port
    To Tagbilaran: P800/tourist & open air, P1200/business class
    To Cebu: ?
  2. Lite Ferries - at Larena Port,
    To Tagbilaran: T-Th-Sun, P475/standard, 7pm, 3 hours, PHP?
    To Cebu: T-Th-Sun, 7pm, 7 hours, PHP 650


Siquijor - Plaridel Boat Trips (as of Jan 2023)
  1. Lite Ferries - at Larena Port, T-Th-Sun, 2:00 am, 5 hours, PHP?


Siquijor - Cebu (Liloan) - Cebu City BUS Trip (as of Jan 2023)

There is only one bus plying this route - Sugbo Urban. Tourist class coach, a/c, comfortable, Sun-Fri (these dates keep changing). P420 for bus, P275 for ferry to Liloan. Larena Port around 5 am, makes a clockwise roundtrip around Siquijor Island - Larena, Enrique Villanueva, Maria, Lazi (stops at Lazi market for breakfast and leaves 6:50 am), San Juan, Siquijor (arrives 8am, P50 from Lazi to Siquijor Poblacion) and catches the 1pm ferry at Larena Port (Sundays at 3 pm) for Liloan, Cebu and resumes its land route. Arrives Cebu City (South Bus Terminal) 10 pm.

Sugbo Urban is the cheapest and most convenient way because it goes around the island (clockwise) along the circumferential road, passing through - Enrique Villanueva, Maria, Lazi, San Juan, Siquijor...and back to Larena where it takes the ferry at 1 pm. This saves you the hassle and high transport cost of a tricycle. Besides, it's a long trip from the other side of the island to be taking by tricycle.


Sugbo Urban

Sugbo Urban

Suggested Destinations After Siquijor Island

These are the nearest popular destinations from Siquijor by boat

  1. Bohol - Bohol is an island northeast Siquijor. Tourist attractions are Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Monkey, Loboc River Cruise, Beaches of Panglao, whale sharks (recent offering), freediving (recent offering)
  2. Cebu - Cebu City is the usual gateway into the Visayas. But in Cebu Island itself, there are many offerings - Whale Sharks of Oslob, sardine run at Moalboal,Thresher Shark of Malapascua
  3. Dapitan (Zamboanga del Norte) - I haven't been there but a lot of island ferries ply this port. There must be something here.
  4. Dumaguete - Dumaguete is a small charming progressive coastal town in Negros Oriental. Cafe and restaurants line the famous Boulevard Boardwalk. Tourist attractions include Japanese Shrine, Casaroro Falls, snorkeling along the southern coastline (Dauin, Masaplod Norte, etc), Balinsasayao Twin Lakes
  5. Plaridel (Misamis Occidental, Mindanao) - I haven't been there but a lot of island ferries ply this port. There must be something here.

Blogs

Siquijor Blogs
Siquijor Island
  1. Sep Snapshots: Fisherman, Granny, Pedicure, Big Fish, Garbage September 1-30, 2023
  2. Together Forever Sep 11, 2023
  3. The Cigarette Talk Sep 1, 2023
  4. Siquijor Star Meditation Center Aug 31, 2023
  5. The Lost Dogs of Siquijor Aug 27, 2023
  6. Moving to a Bungalow! Aug 22, 2023
  7. Aug Chronicles: CDO produce August 31, 2023
  8. Aug Snapshots: Pan de Sal, Palpitate, Taho, Tuna, Pineapple August 1-31, 2023
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  10. July Chronicles July 31, 2023
  11. July Snapshots July 1-31, 2023
  12. Learning Cebuano: July July 1-31, 2023
  13. June Chronicles June 31, 2023
  14. June Snapshots June 1-31, 2023
  15. Learning Cebuano: June June 1-31, 2023
  16. May Chronicles May 31, 2023
  17. May Snapshots May 1-31, 2023
  18. Learning Cebuano May 1-31, 2023
  19. In Search of a Cool Climate May 25, 2023
  20. The 64 km Bike Ride May 16, 2023
  21. Lazi Fiesta May 15, 2023
  22. The Boulevard Opening May 5, 2023
  23. April Snapshots April 1-30, 2023
  24. Learning Cebuano...Again! April 1-30, 2023
  25. Kris Visits Siquijor Mar 17 - Apr 15, 2023
  26. Exploring Siquijor with Marky Mar 25 - Apr 11, 2023
  27. Siquijor Healing Festival April 5-8, 2023
  28. The Talk at United Church of Christ April 2, 2023
  29. Mar Snapshots Mar 1-31, 2023
  30. Vigil for the Ghost Ship of Siquijor March 31, 2023
  31. Judging an Essay on Gender Equality Mar 29, 2023
  32. The Thief, the Shaman, the Elves and the Police Mar 20, 2023
  33. Finally Acquiring the Motorbike Mar 18, 2023
  34. Bitcoin Blunder Mar 15, 2023
  35. Maria's Unsung Beaches Mar 11, 2023
  36. Lagaan Falls Mar 9, 2023
  37. Tibhong Spring Water Source Mar 8, 2023
  38. Bolo-Bolo Natural Spring Mar 2, 2023
  39. Reasons to Get a Wife March 1, 2023
  40. Feb Snapshots Feb 28, 2023
  41. Camagung-Ong Natural Spring Feb 28, 2023
  42. Heeeere's Johnnie! Feb 26, 2023
  43. Manifesting a Motorbike from Thin Air? Feb 18, 2023
  44. The 'Bad Guy' of Siquijor Feb 15, 2023
  45. Amazement from Drivers License Renewal in Siquijor Feb 15, 2023
  46. Locong Falls Feb 9, 2023
  47. Inguinal Hernia? Goodbye ABS! Feb 4, 2023
  48. Jan Snapshots Dec 31, 2022
  49. In Search of Tubod Cold Spring Jan 27, 2023
  50. 1:4:2:3 Nadi Shodana Jan 26, 2023
  51. Lazi's Boulevard Jan 22, 2023
  52. Lazi: A Monthly Stay Jan 21, 2023
  53. 7 Days in Maria, Siquijor Jan 14-21, 2023
  54. Capilay Spring Jan 17, 2023
  55. Siquijor: In Search of Resonance Jan 9-14, 2023
  56. Riding Around Siquijor's 86km Coastal Road Apr 3, 2012
  57. Exploring the Cantabon Cave of Siquijor Feb 23, 2012
  58. Jovee and Missy's Excellent Adventure Nov 6-7, 2010
  59. Freediving in Siquijor's Marine Sancturaries Apr 23-24, 2010
  60. Island Tour of Siquijor Apr 22, 2010
  61. Kram's Siquijor Wedding Apr 21, 2010

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