Day 3 – April 29, Saturday

Asis and I were out and about on our rented scooter around 5 am. We made a pitstop at the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish church. Afterward, we roamed around the area in search of an open cafe, but to no avail. Eventually, we decided to head to Shaka Cafe, as it was the only place we found that would open at the latest by 6:30 am. Arriving 40 minutes before the opening time, we sat and enjoyed the view of the waves and surfers from afar.

On Day 3, our plan was to island-hop. We hoped for good weather, but it turned gloomy with dark clouds and occasional rain. We still went ahead and rented a private boat for our group. Our first stop was Naked Island, a sandbar true to its name—completely bare. It was just sand and I couldn’t fully appreciate it unless seen from above. Our middle stop was Daku Island, the largest of the three main islands, where we stayed for a while and enjoyed the infamous boodle fight. The last stop was Guyam Island, named aptly for its small size.

I don’t know, but this day felt exhausting, and the weather only added to the gloominess. We returned to our place around 3 pm, completely worn out. After freshening up, we were all knocked out. We only woke up to the sound of rain and decided to have our dinner delivered to our place. What a day!

Day 4 – April 30, Sunday

The group was out early and had our breakfast at Siargao Corner Cafe. The weather started clearing up. The sun was finally peeking! Unfortunately, it was also the last day of our friends on the island. They were bound to Manila later that afternoon. In the time remaining, we passed the Catangnan-Cabitoonan bridge and took tons of photos in this coconut road. We also visited a piercing shop, and most of them decided to have their ears pierced, while Asis opted for an eyebrow piercing. Our final stop with the group was CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack. I had no idea about this place, but one of our group members insisted it was a must-try spot in Siargao. They mentioned that whenever they attempted to eat there, it was either closed or jam-packed. And man, it was the first restaurant on the island that Asis and I both approved of. The dishes were delicious, with the ingredients complementing each other perfectly. Eating there was a perfect way to wrap up the entire group tour with our friends.

After parting ways, we returned to Mera’s Garden Resort, our rented place, to collect our stuff. Riding on our scooter, we successfully transported all our gear—two backpacks, a tote bag, and a small suitcase—from General Luna to Malinao, our next Airbnb home for the next few days. Upon check-in, we dropped off our laundry nearby. In the late afternoon, we ventured back to General Luna town proper, aimlessly roaming with no particular destination in mind, enjoying the views, local vibes, and the cool night breeze. It was indeed a pleasant day.