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Siquijor "The Island of Fire"

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     Siquijor is a small island in Visayas region known for its black magic and witches.  But that doesn’t stop us from seeing what it has to offer.      From Dumaguete City, we went to Port of Dumaguete to buy tickets from Delta Fast Ferries that cost Php 160 each and a terminal fee of Php 15 only.  It is the fastest mode of transportation going to Siquijor.      We were greeted with a beautiful view the moment we arrived at the port of Siquijor.  It was the only port I saw with a beautiful white sand beach.      A man working at the port helped us get a tricycle driver to tour us around the island for a day.  We rented the trike for Php 1000 only.  Good thing he is a certified tourist guide!      Our first stop was at Capilay's Spring Park where residents and tourist take a plunge during hot summer days.      Next we visited the oldest Enchanted Balete  tree in the island.  It is believed that evil spirits dwell in it and some local herbal doctors seek their power f

Dumaguete "The City of Gentle People"

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     We flew out of Manila in a gloomy weather but as we landed in Dumaguete the weather was perfectly sunny.  We were greeted by Bethel Guest House free car transfer.  As we arrived in our hotel, we were so happy to know that our hotel is fronting the Rizal Blvd. and the view is perfect for sunrise. City Tour      In the afternoon, we explored the city of Dumaguete.  We walked through the Dumaguete Town Plaza where we saw Jose Rizal statue and some old canons. Dumaguete Town Plaza      A few more steps, was the Dumaguete Cathedral Church or St. Catherine of Alexandria Church .  It is the oldest stone church in Negros originally built in 1754-1776, reconstructed in 1885, and extended with present façade in 1936. Dumaguete Cathedral Dumaguete Belfry      Just beside the Dumaguete Cathedral is the Campanerio  or the Dumaguete Belfry .  It was erected in 1811 as the bell tower of Dumaguete Cathedral and as a watch tower to forewarn the fishing village of impen