Sadsad Falls of Guimaras

Whenever we plot our itinerary for places of first time jaunt, we rivet in a bit of history, architecture, nature, culture, and so on…

So during our Guimaras Island visit, we have already considered waterfalls in the itinerary, Sadsad Falls however outwit expectation.  Thanks to Kuya Roque, our trike driver guide, for making this possible.

So here we are, the adventurous us always in seize of unearthing natural wonders/beauties be it waterfalls, summit or the up-above and hopefully soon the deep-under….

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Day 3 A Day Around Guimaras Island – The Smallest Plaza, Museo Guimaras, Trappist Abbey, Sad-Sad Falls and Guisi Lighthouse

I barely slept as hubby kept calling from time to time.  He’s flying to Iloilo to join me for the next three provinces in the itinerary.  Well, we need to ensure that he makes it to his flight.

I left my hotel at 530am for my 6am trip to Iloilo.  I was greeted by gloomy skies and ruggedly looking seas as I toddle towards the ferry.  Memories of my late father reminded me to trust the seas… trust the waves… as it will not cause you harm.  

True enough, after two hours of a rocky-ferry ride, we sailed slowly unto Iloilo River.  I was amazed as that was my first time to see a port inside a river.  Slowly, the rough seas changed to a friendly glide and sun started to shine. Then there was hubby waving his hand.  As if we’ve parted that long… ahem…

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Negros Occidental (Silay and Bacolod) – Guimaras – Iloilo – Capiz Trip Itinerary and Expenses

Our actual itinerary for our 4-day Western Visayas sojourn (minus Kalibo and Antique) as follows:

Day 1 morning 

A Quick Silay City Historic Walk

§  Rizal Plaza

§  San Diego Pro-Cathedral

§  Rizal Avenue old structures – Gil Severino Ancestral Building, Maria Ledesma Gomez Building and Bernardino Jalandoni House Museum

§  Cinco de Noviembre Street structures – Balay Negrense, Hofileña Museum

§  Silay City Hall and Cultural Center

§  El Ideal

Mambukal Resort and the Seven Falls

 

Day 2 evening

Night Tour Around Bacolod

§  Bacolod Public Plaza

§  San Sebastian Cathedral

§  Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol

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