Finally! Got the chance to enjoy the summer vacation. Our
destination: the beautiful paradise of Siruma, my hometown, my hiding place, my
love.
It was Friday the 13th when we decided to finally
leave Naga. Original plan was to take the fuso (boat) to Siruma via Tinambac
port but for some mystical and dark reasons of this superstitious day, we were
convinced to ride the jeep to Siruma which took 8 lovely hours from our supposedly
2-hour trip.
The powerful jeep.
It was a fun and exciting 8-hour trip. We got the chance to
see the beautiful view of Tinambac and Siruma. More than this, the trip made me
realize how inefficient and ineffective the government of the 3rd
district was in implementing road construction projects.
Ralph's EPIC FAIL moment.
The road may be exciting for us but I know this is a serious issue to the locals of Tinambac and Siruma.
Nonetheless, Ralph, Marlon and I had fun riding the jeep on the "topload".
The 8-hr rough road trip was all worth it! We were welcomed by a beautiful view of
San Miguel Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
San Miguel Bay (LEFT) - Pacific Ocean (RIGHT)
DAY 2
Devoted the whole day to have an intimate bonding with the SEA.
I've been always proud of our beach. As soon as we arrive at Amuris Resort
(government-owned - open-to-all resort) I heard my friends saying - WOW! Beautiful! etc.
Ahhh. Ayos! Nagustuhan rin nila.
Say what? This isn't Boracay and will never be Boracay. This is only in SIRUMA! :)
Marlon and Ralph
Me and Edda
Marlon, our beautiful mermaid.
LOVELY SEA! Good thing about this place: UNTOUCHED by irresponsible tourist.
Ended the night with some sort of a meeting with the Mayor. Happy to know that she's pro-environment.
Would be helping her implement some environmental programs for Siruma. I'm excited!
Gin and Chippy accompanied us all night.
Kuya Joan (Mama's powerful right hand) was so strict. He didn't allow us to HOHOL outside the house.
DAY 3
Again, a special reunion with the sea.
So sad. We didn't got the chance to visit the other resort, Angelica, which is managed by my kinakapitid.
Siruma is giving us more reasons to really go back.
After this, we went home and had a feast! Edda and Kuya Joan (oooy <3) cooked ginataang bangkulis, prinitong bangkulis,
and pancit. We also got a special package from Coke. Haha. Thank you Coke! #Chos
We took the 1.5-hr fuso trip back to Naga, way way way shorter than jeep trip.
Some notes:
1. You don't need a lot of money to enjoy the lovely Siruma.
2. People are very nice especially Kuya Joan (nice Edda), Patrick (nice Marlon), Phillip (nice Ralph) and more.
3. Ginebra San Miguel is an awesome drink. It drives the locals crazy! HAHAHA
4. Bring toothbrush. You can't HOHOL if KWAYTIANGMAWTMELCH. (mabaho ang bibig mo) :))
5. Love the environment. Mother Earth has special ways of saying THANKS to those who love her.
Will miss you, Siruma! Until we meet again. I will always be proud of you!
Nagmamahal,
RAMBOY :D
(Ramboy is my nickname in Siruma. It is the only place where I openly appreciate this "manly" nickname")
Photos: Marlon Martirez
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