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My 7th Trip to Cebu City

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Whenever there are seat sales or anything, the first place that pops in my mind is Cebu. There are many factors on why I keep on going back to Cebu and it’s becoming an addiction. Like what I mentioned in my previous post, my trip to Cebu last weekend is my 7th in one year.

Micamyx @ Be Resorts - Relaxed and Happy :)

Micamyx @ Be Resorts - Relaxed and Happy 🙂

So how did my solo trip to Cebu go? (Yes, solo flight again!). I took the earliest Cebu Pacific flight to Cebu last Friday and went straight to Crowne Garden Hotel to sleep. I woke up at around 1PM and went immediately to Ayala Mall Cebu to meet up with Tito Gerry. We went to Casa Verde for my late lunch (it’s his first time there LOL) and we were able to bond and talk about my great grandfather, who is a renowned doctor of leprosy here in the Philippines. Want to know who he is? Clue: Tala Leprosarium. We rarely had the chance to bond in the past family reunions. I’m happy that we were able to share stories and learn from each other. I originally planned to meet up with two more relatives of mine, but errr… they’re too busy. Maybe next time ^_^

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Random Thoughts Before I Pack My Things For Cebu

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For the 7th time, I am packing packing my things and I am set to leave for Cebu City hours from now. My flight is 4:15am and I am expected to arrive at Mactan International Airport at 5:40AM. This is the main reason why Cebu will enjoy a holiday today LOL I kid XD

This is how it feels like to be at the top of the world!

This is how it feels like to be at the top of the world! (August 2009)

Same time last year, I was excited to finally go to Cebu City. I heard a lot of good things about Cebu when I was a little kid. In fact, my grandfather was born there, but he didn’t really spend his childhood there. I have a few relatives living at the Queen City of the South and I had the chance to meet some of them on my 1st, 2nd and 4th trip.

I first landed Cebu on the 7th of August last year. I tried the edge coaster ride (which btw is not that scary after all), met up with the Cebu Blogger Society members, went out with long lost friends and made kembot all over the city 😛 To be honest, it was my most memorable Cebu trip. I can’t really find the words to describe it. I dunno LOL.

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On Revisiting Puerto Princesa Through Microtel and Hopia/Noodle Party on a Plane

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Wondering where I was last weekend? I, together with travel bloggers Anton, Melo, Eric, Ferdz, Dong and Winston went to Microtel Puerto Princesa for a fun-filled break. I was in the ‘City Within The Forest’ months ago and that was the most relaxing trip I had. Revisiting Puerto Princesa still gives me that excitement to explore and take pictures. I am the only female blogger in the group. I’m glad that Norsan and Jewel of Microtel were with us 🙂

Easy Like Sunday Morning at Microtel Puerto Princesa (Photo Credits: Dong Ho)

Easy Like Sunday Morning at Microtel Puerto Princesa (Photo Credits: Dong Ho)

Though it was my second time to go there, the trip was pretty memorable because of the following firsts: 1) My first Microtel Puerto Princesa accommodation 2.) My first sky aviation flight 3.) My first time to see Nagtabon Cove 4.) My first time to bond with Anton, Ferdz and Dong  5.) My first diverted flight experience (and accidental Hopia/Noodle Party).

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Spending the First Weekend of July in Dagupan City

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After spending two days and one night in Baguio City, I went straight to Dagupan City via Victory Liner for a short visit at our new house there. To those who don’t really have an idea where I lived from 1994 to 2008, I actually lived inside the school campus. Yes, it is in the same campus where I studied for elementary, high school and college.

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From Penthouse to Big House

Early this year, my grandparents moved to another house near the school campus. Though my grandfather already retired from his job as a Medical Director in Pangasinan Medical Center, he is still an active Dean at the College of Medicine of Lyceum Northwestern-University. My lola is having a hard time climbing up the stairs, which may have utilized a stair runners, (we used to stay at the 3rd floor of the Administration Bldg), they’ve decided to stay at the other house.

This house is big! I arrived late Thursday night and I was surprised upon seeing a big dog, who acts as the guard in the new home compound. The dog’s name is German and I am scared of dogs. I end up holding my father’s hands like a little girl whenever I go in and out of the compound 😛

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Reminiscing Our First Trip to Puerto Princesa

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Four months ago, Ada, Jenny and I went to Puerto Princesa, Palawan for a 4D/3N vacation. We booked the flight as early as November 2009 because we wanted to take advantage of the promo. Maire booked too, but her work schedule didn’t permit her to go 🙁

Golden Island Senyorita Life in a Duyan

Golden Island Senyorita Life in a Duyan

So the three of us went there without concrete plans at all. I can say that among my trips, this is the first time ever wherein we only booked for a hotel room hours before our flight, we didn’t have any itinerary (all we know is that the Underground River is located there LOL!) and we simply want it to be spontaneous. No plans, no whatevers.

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The Benefits of Coupon Codes on Summer Vacation

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Family trips are exciting and fun especially during summer. It is the only time wherein the kids take a break from school and working parents find an excuse to take a leave from work and prepare for a weekend trip with the family.

Mica and the Cow in Macau :P

Mica and the Cow in Macau 😛

I remember when I was younger, my relatives would invite us to go on a road trip to different places. It can be very costly for them, but they’re lucky to get discount coupons from fliers and newspaper clippings to lessen the expenses for hotel accommodations and transportation.

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Holy Week 2010 in Dagupan City Day 3

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This is the last installment of my Holy Week 2010 in Dagupan City series. Nothing much happened in the morning because I woke up at lunch time 😐 Special thanks to Star Plaza Hotel’s information desk person for calling me up and asking me if I will extend my stay or what. Do I have a choice?

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Mam, mag-eextend pa po ba kayo?

After entertaining her call, I went back to sleep 😛 I woke up at around 1PM, took a bath and went online to do my usual social networking habits. I wanted to eat outside, but my cousins and friends were busy minding their own business (Mica, it’s Black Saturday T_T) I had to sacrifice. I ended up ordering something from the hotel’s restaurant and ate at my room.

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Holy Week 2010 in Dagupan City Day 2

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I woke up late the next morning. Being the lazy head that I am, I didn’t stand up during the wake-up call. I ended up extending my stay in the hotel though my cousin already offered that i can stay in their house. Didn’t go with Maire and her friends to Baguio just because I woke up late.

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Twitting, Plurking, Chatting, Face-Buking

No regrets though. Sleep is a luxury for me 😛 I woke up at 11:30AM and tried to write for a special project. I went to the restaurant for my lunch and I ate Fish Fillet with Sweet and Corn Sauce.

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Holy Week 2010 in Dagupan City Day 1

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Last Wednesday night, I decided the last minute that I will go to Dagupan City, my hometown and spend my Holy Week break there. My grandparents went to Naga for a family reunion and my usual companions went to different provinces.

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Hotel Victoria and Pantal River view from my hotel room

I didn’t like the idea that I’ll be stuck here in Manila alone and I felt like i needed to go outside of the Metro in order for me to be inspired to write a screenplay. After chatting with my college friends through Facebook, I decided to pack my things and ride a bus to Pangasinan.

And it was one hella ride.

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Early Visita Iglesia 2010 in Sugbu

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Just like what I revealed on my Quick Update on Maribago Beach Resort and Sumilon Island Trip post, we had the chance to have our very early Visita Iglesia on our way to Sumilon Island last March 13.

Crucify me with more blessings

Crucify me with more blessings

It is my first time ever to complete the seven churches and I feel so lucky and blessed because I was able to explore some of Cebu’s most beautiful churches in a very solemn manner. Add the fact that Ka Bino Guerrero, our very intelligent and funny tour guide entertained us with information and funny jokes 😛

Now let me share to you some of the photos I took during our Early Visita Iglesia in Cebu :

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