Last day in Siargao

Yesterday’s brownout lasted “only” 24 hours.

Waiting for our transport to the airport this morning, so let’s see if I can dash out a quick post about our final day on the island spelled Siargao.

As already mentioned, we were supposed to take an island-hopping tour to bring our vacation to an adventuresome conclusion. The rainstorm and ensuing tour cancellation laid those plans to rest. Instead, we had one of those nothing-special days that can still be satisfying. A walk to the drugstore, a revisit to the Books Cafe for lunch, blogging, then a meet-up with Jeff and Davina for some drinks, dinner, then more drinks. Yep, almost like being home.

The Books Cafe was surprisingly packed when we arrived. And you can see the crowd was made up of those young tourists who dominate the scene in General Luna.
Ah, that explains why it was so busy.
They had several of these charging stations set up around the room, and almost all the customers were plugging in. Who knew a brownout could be so good for business?
The oldest couple in the joint.
I’ve never seen a club sandwich that looked quite like this one, but it tasted fine.

We had planned to start our last night on the town at a brewery Jeff had spotted up the road and down an alley:

Hmm, a few brews and I’m always ready for bed.
They had these brewing tanks downstairs…
…and some more upstairs.
Swan was getting comfortable…

We were looking forward to another brewery tasting, and then the waitress gave us the news: they were sold out of beer—all of it. That sure sounded like bullshit, but maybe they aren’t brewing much. Looks like Dr. Chris won’t have much competition.

So, we walked back up the road and climbed the steps to give this place a try:

It was okay for a couple of beers. Met a friendly Irish couple at the table next to us and shared some laughs.

Then it was time for some Spanish dining:

I’ve had lots of Mexican, but don’t recall anything from the motherland.
Small but nice inside.
That’s what the tacos looked like.
Some of the other items we shared. A tad pricey: dinner and drinks for four came to 5000 pesos.

After eating, we went upstairs to the bar for our nightcap.

My kind of place.
But there was something fishy about this wall art.
Filipino youngsters on the street downstairs performing Christmas carols and hoping we’d toss some pesos their way. We accommodated them.

And then Swan and I headed back home, stopping for some ice cream along the way. The day was nothing special, but still a nice ending to our Siargao vacation.

Continuing on with the November 2015 LTG archives, my last trip to the USA with Jee Yeun at my side. Getting there turned out to be a nightmare. I hope today’s flights back to Manila go better than that one.

From Facebook memories:

My old softball team from 1974, the Ringwraiths.
I was a big fan of the sport.

Eight yeas ago, I achieved this milestone:

The first and last time I’ve managed a 50,000 step day.
My face when I hit the 50,000 mark.

For today’s YouTube video, I’ll share this short from Smart Girl Philippines about “secret menus” that Filipinas have to offer.

And a little bit of humor:

I don’t have anything to be ashamed about.
I’m better at stumbling than skipping…
“Let’s get something straight between us.”

By golly, I got this post done and still have an hour before my ride to the airport arrives. Yippie! We’ll see how I do from Manila in the morning.

My final takeaway from the Romantic Beach Villas’ complimentary breakfast buffet.

And now I’ve reached the end of the line.

8 thoughts on “Last day in Siargao

  1. Overall, it seemed like a good and worthwhile trip, with plenty to see and do, and with some logistical hiccups along the way. Keeping those hiccups in mind (they seem par for the course in a poor country), would you do this sort of trip again, and would you consider making it just a you-and-Swan thing sometime down the line?

    Safe trip back.

  2. Looks like a bodacious time was had by all. I ordered toilet paper and someone stole it off my front door now I’m out of 20 bucks and still using sandpaper paper towel to wipe my ass.

  3. Hallo Mr LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and naughty boy!!!!!!

    It is me!!!!!!!!! Miss Coco again!!!

    When is cumming back the Luzon??

    Miss Coco Makisig and all Angeles City beauties are missing photos of cutie pie honeey Gary!!!!! Post more soon mwah mwah mwah mwah!!!

    I will praying to our Lord for you safe returns xoxoxo

    Alagaan mo ang seksing pwetan, kung hindi, bibigyan ko ito ng malaking sampal. hehehehehe.

    U R so naughty!!!!! he hehe he

    Your best and loveliest woman (after your darling sweetie of cos!!!), Miss COCO MAKISIG!!!!!! xoxo

  4. Kevin, yes, travel comes with frustrations, but Siargao was a nice experience, overall. Yes, I do hope to return to Siargao again. I’m already thinking it is way past time for me to hit another island paradise that has been on my list for too long, Bohol. It’s nice to have travel companions, but I have no issue with only sharing the adventure with Swan.

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