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Jan Snapshots: New Year, Fresh Catch, Sunrise, Earthing January 1-31, 2024

Jan Snapshots: New Year, Fresh Catch, Sunrise, Earthing

Location Google Map: Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines

New Year 2024
The New Year is upon us...a reboot from the flawed ways, a new beginning with promising ideas, seizing the opportunities on the horizon, correcting the previous year's errors...it's a white canvas again. Let's paint!

Batchoy, Cigarettes and Real Estate
Batchoy, Cigarettes and Real Estate

Batchoy, Cigarettes and Real Estate

(January 28, 2023 Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines) I could just imagine going to this convenience store for a bowl of hot batchoy soup, a stick of cigarette and one hectare of prime real estate.

Tripod Observation Tower
Tripod Observation Tower

Tripod Observation Tower

(January 28, 2023 Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines) This observation tower stands on 3 legs and when you get up the top, the tower unnervingly sways. The 3rd leg is actually the spiral staircase which should not a be load-bearing structure. Conclusion? The builders stole the funds for the 2 other legs. Seriously, I know enough about Philippine politics to say that.

Sunrise, the Bike, the Yogi and the Dog
The Bike, the Yogi and the Curious Dog

Sunrise, the Bike, the Yogi and the Dog

(January 13, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) Four diverse elements make up this telling picture. The curious dog made it extra special.

Sunrise Yoga on the Golden Hour
Sunrise Yoga on the Golden Hour

Sunrise Yoga on the Golden Hour

(January 13, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) On the Golden Hour (when the sun is just rising or setting, the warm, golden light cast by the sun bathes the landscape with a magical glow), someone happened to be around as I was doing my Sunrise Yoga. I asked for this picture to be taken, but I framed the camera and composed the picture with a dummy shot. The guy knew then how to take the picture. This is perhaps the best yoga picture I have.

Busy Corner
Busy Corner

Busy Corner

(January 10, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) In the Poblacion of Lazi, this is the main intersection where this corner is always busy. Fish mongers sell fish, householders sell their veggie harvest, and in the morning, one can have a hot native cocoa drink.

Shattered Glass by the Fishing Village
Shattered Glass by the Fishing Village

Shattered Glass by the Fishing Village

(January 10, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) I was observing this broken whisky bottle just in front of a fishing village where kids play. The shattered glass remained there for weeks even though the locals would hang out right beside it. It's easy to make judgement, but I don't know what the priorities are when you make a living from the sea.

Feet Sun Bathing
Feet Sun Bathing

Feet Sun Bathing

(January 7, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) When was the last time the soles of your feet had some sun?

Sunrise on the Seawall with my Bike
Sunrise on the Seawall with my Bike

Sunrise on the Seawall with my Bike

(January 7, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) Sunrise is always a magical time of the day. Sometimes, you catch the magic on your phone cam.

Fresh Fish from a Docking Fisherman
Fresh Fish from a Docking Fisherman

Fresh Fish from a Docking Fisherman

(January 7, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) As I finish my morning yoga by the seawall, some fishermen dock with their fresh catch. If it's small fish (Balangawan, Bolinao, etc), I always buy some. Why? It's super fresh, you can eat it raw, you can eat it whole without gutting it and it's cheaper compared to buying at the wet market.

Garbage All Over for the New Year
Garbage All Over for the New Year

Garbage All Over for the New Year

(January 6, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) Celebrating the New Year is fun. But must you leave your garbage behind? Even dogs don't shit in their backyard.

Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll

Let the Good Times Roll

(January 3, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) Good times for the New Year - some enjoyjng it a little more than others.

Earthing
Earthing

Earthing

(January 2, 2023 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) In our daily lives, we accumulate harmful electrical voltage build-up within our bodies. By walking barefeet on the ground, we 'ground' our bodies to discharge all that voltage, rebooting our bodies in the process. This is the concept of 'Earthing'. In some circles however, this concept is considered fringe.

Fishermen's New Year Celebration
Fishermen's New Year Celebration

Fishermen's New Year Celebration

(January 1, 2024 Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines) It was the stroke of midnight and 2024 was upon us. People were celebrating with family in their homes. However, for some fishermen, they had to launch their boat to catch some fish while the rest of the world celebrated the New Year.

Ending Thoughts
After 31 days into this year, we should be getting a feel for what the rest of the year will be like. It's like watching a movie - the first 10 minutes let you know if it's a bad movie or not. There's lots of time left to steer the ship in the right direction. Full steam ahead!

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January Chronicles: Bandilaan Meditation Slice of Life

January Chronicles: Bandilaan Meditation

(January 2024) 2024 started out with synchronicities and insight. I talked about an event that happened in Manila to Dindi and realized it was exactly on the same date 15 years ago. I talked to Marky about pursuing our business partnership for 2024 and intentions are aligned. Finally, I got to see Noel's Balete Tree in Bandilaan Mountain. All this is good to start the year on a promising note...more »»

February Snapshot:

More on Lazi:

Lazi Local Info
  1. Resorts - Lazi has some beach/dive resorts on its west coast - Gabayan Riviera, Lazi Beach Club, Bahura Dive Resort. However, the popular area for tourist resorts are in San Juan
  2. Transport - Lazi is the junction where the jeeps begin their clockwise route (Lazi-San Juan-Siquijor Port) or the counter clockwise route (Lazi-Maria-Larena Port). Because the jeeps are rare with about 2 to 3 trips/day only in the morning, it's practical to just have a motorcycle here in Siquijor. With its affordability (a brand new Rusi motorbike is as low as P45k), people just buy motorcycles...especially those who live up in the mountains.
  3. The Boulevard - Lazi's main draw is its seaside cobblestone promenade. When the sun goes down, people gather here for eats, drinks, open-air, harbor view and the sunset
  4. Lazi Port - Kho Shipping, the shipping line operating from Lazi Port, has stopped its service to Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Dumaguete, Tagbilaran and Cebu. Passengers can go to Siquijor Port or Larena Port for boat services out of Siquijor Island

More on Siquijor Island:

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
Siquijor
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

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

    3. Aleson Shipping, Dumaguete to Siquijor

  3. 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 - 8:20 am, at Siquijor Port
    To Tagbilaran: P800/tourist & open air, 2 hours (arrive 10:20 am), P1200/business class
    To Cebu (Pier 1): P1600/tourist & open air, 4 hours (arrive 12:40 am), P2400/business class
  2. Lite Ferries - at Larena Port, no Senior Citizen discount for online ticket purchase
    To Tagbilaran: T-Th-Sun, 3 hours, depart 7 pm - arrive 10 pm, P475/standard (Tourist, PHP 750)
    To Cebu: T-Th-Sun, 10 hours, depart 7 pm - arrive 5 am, PHP 605/standard (Senior P484), Tourist, PHP 770
  3. Apekoptravel - at Larena Port to Tagbilaran: 1:00 pm, xxx hours, P750
    Reserve through call or text: Cleare - 0938 283 4760 | Grace - 0936 534 6564 | Jessel - 0961 759 6711, Pay via G-Cash: +63-917-880-1464, Email: momovillageadventure@gmail.com, Facebook messenger: Apekoptravel. Enter your birthday and nationality to get discounts: 0 to 3 years old free, 4 to 9 years old will have 20% discount, 10 years old and above full price, Filipino Senior Citizens will also have 20% discount

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. Goodbye Siquijor April 18, 2024
  2. January Chronicles: Bandilaan Meditation January 2024
  3. My January Yoga Practice: A Journal January 31, 2024
  4. Jan 2024: Squid, Balangawan, Margarita Pizza January 2024
  5. December Chronicles: Yuletide Season December 30, 2023
  6. December Snapshots: Bolo Bolo Dip, Christmas Lunch, Tuba Denizens, Friends Forever, Men Working, Cow / Crow December 1-30, 2023
  7. Eggplant Bulad Pizza December 20, 2023
  8. Canghaling Cave November 14, 2023
  9. Kings and Queens November 13, 2023
  10. Barangay Vote-Buying October 22, 2023
  11. Real Estate Mapping October 1, 2023
  12. Learning Cebuano: Oct October 1-31, 2023
  13. Oct Food Hack: Pizza, Kinilaw, Coconut Bread, Fish Okuy, Carrot Omelette,Lemon-Grass Tea October 2023
  14. Sep Snapshots: Fisherman, Granny, Pedicure, Big Fish, Garbage September 1-30, 2023
  15. Sep Food Hack: Fish Tinola, Ratatouille, Chayote Omelette, Flat Bread September 2023
  16. Together Forever Sep 11, 2023
  17. The Cigarette Talk Sep 1, 2023
  18. Siquijor Star Meditation Center Aug 31, 2023
  19. The Lost Dogs of Siquijor Aug 27, 2023
  20. Moving to a Bungalow! Aug 22, 2023
  21. Aug Chronicles: CDO produce August 31, 2023
  22. Aug Snapshots: Pan de Sal, Palpitate, Taho, Tuna, Pineapple August 1-31, 2023
  23. July Chronicles July 31, 2023
  24. July Snapshots July 1-31, 2023
  25. Learning Cebuano: July July 1-31, 2023
  26. June Chronicles June 31, 2023
  27. June Snapshots June 1-31, 2023
  28. Learning Cebuano: June June 1-31, 2023
  29. May Chronicles May 31, 2023
  30. May Snapshots May 1-31, 2023
  31. Learning Cebuano May 1-31, 2023
  32. In Search of a Cool Climate May 25, 2023
  33. The 64 km Bike Ride May 16, 2023
  34. Lazi Fiesta May 15, 2023
  35. The Boulevard Opening May 5, 2023
  36. April Snapshots April 1-30, 2023
  37. Learning Cebuano...Again! April 1-30, 2023
  38. Kris Visits Siquijor Mar 17 - Apr 15, 2023
  39. Exploring Siquijor with Marky Mar 25 - Apr 11, 2023
  40. Siquijor Healing Festival April 5-8, 2023
  41. The Talk at United Church of Christ April 2, 2023
  42. Mar Snapshots Mar 1-31, 2023
  43. Vigil for the Ghost Ship of Siquijor March 31, 2023
  44. Judging an Essay on Gender Equality Mar 29, 2023
  45. The Thief, the Shaman, the Elves and the Police Mar 20, 2023
  46. Finally Acquiring the Motorbike Mar 18, 2023
  47. Bitcoin Blunder Mar 15, 2023
  48. Maria's Unsung Beaches Mar 11, 2023
  49. Lagaan Falls Mar 9, 2023
  50. Tibhong Spring Water Source Mar 8, 2023
  51. Bolo-Bolo Natural Spring Mar 2, 2023
  52. Reasons to Get a Wife March 1, 2023
  53. Feb Snapshots Feb 28, 2023
  54. Camagung-Ong Natural Spring Feb 28, 2023
  55. Heeeere's Johnnie! Feb 26, 2023
  56. Manifesting a Motorbike from Thin Air? Feb 18, 2023
  57. The 'Bad Guy' of Siquijor Feb 15, 2023
  58. Amazement from Drivers License Renewal in Siquijor Feb 15, 2023
  59. Locong Falls Feb 9, 2023
  60. Inguinal Hernia? Goodbye ABS! Feb 4, 2023
  61. Jan Snapshots January 31, 2023
  62. In Search of Tubod Cold Spring Jan 27, 2023
  63. 1:4:2:3 Nadi Shodana Jan 26, 2023
  64. Lazi's Boulevard Jan 22, 2023
  65. Lazi: A Monthly Stay Jan 21, 2023
  66. 7 Days in Maria, Siquijor Jan 14-21, 2023
  67. Capilay Spring Jan 17, 2023
  68. Siquijor: In Search of Resonance Jan 9-14, 2023
  69. Riding Around Siquijor's 86km Coastal Road Apr 3, 2012
  70. Exploring the Cantabon Cave of Siquijor Feb 23, 2012
  71. Jovee and Missy's Excellent Adventure Nov 6-7, 2010
  72. Freediving in Siquijor's Marine Sancturaries Apr 23-24, 2010
  73. Island Tour of Siquijor Apr 22, 2010
  74. Kram's Siquijor Wedding Apr 21, 2010

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