Once we arrived at the house that we were renting, someone offered us to go for "island hopping". There were plenty of agents anywhere in Sta. Fe offering rides or rooms for rent. So you can actually just go there without any plan and still enjoy the beach and the sea foods offered by the island and its locals.
For a price of 1,800 pesos we were able to go for an island hopping experience. This was quite cheap compared to the 3,000 to 3,500 boat rental if you were in the Cebu City. The children were very happy as we can only get this ride once in a blue moon.
First thing first. We asked the captain to bring us to an island where we eat a lot of sea food. He then brought us to Hilantagaan Island. And look over there, we were on our way towards that island. So we breath in and relax watching on the clear waters as we go along.
We were delighted with the crystal clear waters that once we docked into the shallow waters of the island we jump into the water right away. Of course we need to use the life jacket just in case we get into trouble.
It was super hot and we admire this island for these solid rocks where our weary souls can take shelter upon. After swimming, snorkeling and chasing those big and tame fishes we took our rest and enjoy the shade offered along the shore. The children kept on telling us on how they wish they could hunt those fishes. Only they do not have the means. They felt that they could catch them easily because the fishes here were very friendly. Haha, too bad for them!!
How about the seafood? Well, we were not lucky that time. There were few choices as the vendors already bought the fishermen's morning catch and sold it somewhere. At least we were able to buy some which was good enough for our lunch. We paid 400 pesos for the beach hut and 100 pesos as cooking charges. We ate a lot during that lunch because we got exhausted with the swimming activities we had on that island.
After lunch we leave the island and got to Hilantagaan Diot, which was a smaller island. We decided to just pass the island as Sta. Fe beach is far more better and we run out of drinking water. The captain then brought us to the island below, which was called "Virgin Island" and said that this was our last stop. The sandbar was thick, white and nice but the entrance fee is too extravagant for us. At 500 pesos per head, plus we were around 18 heads, truly we cannot afford it no matter how lovely that beach was.
We just requested the captain to pass the island as near as possible for us to get a good view of this precious island. Most tourists we've seen were foreigners. And if you need total isolation, then this island is the best for you to spend your days and nights.
Time was up! We went back to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island.
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