Oslob whalesharks now ticked off the bucket list!!! It was an awesome experience and although there is not much else to offer in Oslob, we managed to find other things to do around the location and this time, our mode of transportation is the motorbike!!!
Bike riders do not seem to wear helmets there, and we insisted unless we each had a helmet, there is no way we are going anywhere with the touts!!! Its amazing what a few extra dollars can buy in the Phillipines. Before you know it, the so called guide came with 2 helmets and whalla, we were on our way!!!
Bike riders do not seem to wear helmets there, and we insisted unless we each had a helmet, there is no way we are going anywhere with the touts!!! Its amazing what a few extra dollars can buy in the Phillipines. Before you know it, the so called guide came with 2 helmets and whalla, we were on our way!!!
The first 10 mins or so was fine, but after a while the ride started to take its toll. It was getting uncomfortable and like a kid, I was asking and asking when we will arrive at our destination. We did not realise that the attractions were so far away and was on the bike for close to an hour and did we suffer a sore behind as this is about the 2 time I have had a bike ride in my entire life.
Went to the Mainit hot springs and hidden waterfall. The hidden waterfall was a bit different as the hike to find it was very interesting. Best of all, a bunch of local kids took to us and followed us around and we had so much fun together at the waterfall.
Afterwards, we biked through Cebu Hills with excellent views down to the villages and towns. The road was steep and windy all the way down and I had to hang on for dear life on the bike swinging left to right and I don't think I want another bike ride for the rest of my life! Although they were "pro" riders and knew their way through the hills but in hindsight, it was pretty dangerous as we could have tipped over the hill quite easily if the brakes played up.... that is why accidents happen!!!
We also made a side trip to Sumilon Island for snorkelling. Underwater life there is nothing to shout about as we are spoilt snorkelling at Sipadan and nowhere else seems to come close to it for me personally, but we just had to do it to satisfy our curiosity needless to say we were disappointed.
After 5 action packed days, when it was time to leave Oslob, we tri-biked to take ferry across to Dumaguete and spent the nite there before being picked up by Pinky for Apo Island the next morning.
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| The mean machine - tri-bike |
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