Siquijor

I'm back again. I travelled a lot last month until the second week of this month. In early days of June's first week I went to Siquijor island. I was speculating that this trip would surely bore me. I always envisioned Siquijor as a place stagnated in time, based on the account of many people who already visited the place. I was wrong. The island surprised me. Enchanting as the legend tells, almost immediately I fell inlove with the place.

This picture was taken as I approaches the island. It was 7 o'clock in the morning and the sun keep on urging me to take a picture of her above the island. See how she dances against the camera of my cellphone.

The church of Siquijor, Siquijor. This old structure greeted me as my senses started to become very active to accomodate the beauty around. Built on stones made by corals the building is simple in style yet magnificent. I saw a dozen more old wooden buildings based on limestone inland.

The church of Lazi, Siquijor. Lazi is located on the southern part of the island. The town church is the oldest church in the island, created on 1884. Located on a tree-shaded hill the scene is awe-inspiring. If not for the limited time I would stay there for a while and explore the place. Just across the street is a huge convent.

A scenery just in-sight from the port of Siquijor. The view is a paradise, a green sea, a sea-embracing land beyond and a foamy clouds above, yet the view of this place is deceiving. Hidden from this beautiful picture are the ugly human creations.

The island amazes me. Many of the old houses are well-preserved. Modern houses too with a very unique designs took their share in the rolling Siquijor landscape. I also saw for the first time only in Siquijor (I think in San Juan) in the middle of the plaza is a public bath. The bath is a natural spring-fed pool. The sight of bathing crowd is luring me to join the fun. I imagined myself swimming and demonstrating my sidestroke in that pool, but that would be next time.

I only visited the tiny part of the island and I hope to explore more of it someday if my time will allow.

Have a nice day folks!