SkimChix - island life

I have heard a lot about Camotes Island and have seen a lot of wonderful pictures too. Been waiting for this time to experience Camotes Island first hand. So I would like to extend my thank you to the ODS (online Data Service) Team and friends for allowing me to join them on their outing. Especially to Almyr (he manages this site, meaning site manager? hahaha) for the invitation. Thank you for the warm accommodation, Ice, Noldsman, Benj, Val, Lord Philip, Wendell, Allyson wifey and kids, Richard and wife, Junele, Miss Ella and her hubby. And thank you to my hubby for allowing me to join this trip. :D























It was great to be with you, I enjoyed the trip and I had fun. You guys rock!
Till next time!!!


And here's the cast and crew of the outing:

ALMYR - Vain 1 (site manager, hahahaha lol)












NOLDSMAN - Vain 2












LORD PHILIP - Vain 3








ICE - ang payter!












BENJ - the poser (natural ra kaau, mura ug candid ang mga pics, dli di), daogan sad sa poker












ALLYSON - our guide (thank you for the very nice accommodation, naghuwat ra permi sa food na i-serve.. hehehe)












JUNELLE - the poker dealer












RICHARD AND WIFEY - the newly weds












MISS ELLA AND HUBBY -












WENDELL - ni uli sad ug sau kay naa naghuwat... pareha nko.. (where have you been, wla jud lagi ko solo picture nmo)












VAL - silent but deadly sad sa poker kay mo ALL-IN (asta sad ni si val kay wla sad kaau ko picture... )

In the middle of Camotes Island sits one of the largest lake in Visayas and Mindanao, Lake Danao. A park has been built for visitors to savor the beauty of this serene lake. A small dock has been constructed to let visitors get a closer look of the lake. A speed boat was also rented when we arrived and maybe for a quick tour in the lake.

The park itself has a wide area for kids to play or for groups to rest for a while after some traveling done in the island. And the entrance to the park is ten pesos and you can enjoy the calm beauty of the lake.

Timubo Cave of Camotes Island


Camotes Island is not only blessed with white sand beaches but also caves are abundant in the Island. We actually visited one cave, and that was the Timubo Cave. It is a dry entry, two way cave. Meaning, it has the same entrance and exit.

The cave is really not that big, and the stalactites and stalagmites are not grandeur either. But what makes this cave interesting is the pool of cold water. A very nice way to freshen up after hours of travel and having been exposed to the heat of the sun. The water is not deep nor shallow, just enough to swim around and enjoy the water.

Entrance to the cave cost ten pesos, I hope I remembered that right. And we reached the place through a rented multicab.

Camping out at Camotes Island in Borromeo Beach Resort

During our visit at Camotes Island, we stayed near Borromeo Beach Resort. It has a vast stretch of white sand and the place is not crowded. We arrived at the place just before sunset and I was overwhelmed with the beautiful colors playing in the background. From yellow to orange to red and to violet. Almost all colors are present. Unfortunately during this time the battery of my camera went out. (sigh sniff) At least I still got some pictures worth sharing from this place.

We just pitch our tents in the shore facing the beach.And when we woke up, we were greeted by another spectrum of light coming from the rising sun behind us. Cebu Island has an amazing view from where we stayed and unfortunately I wasn't able to capture it.

It was magical, waking up with such a nice view. And the water was cool, very refreshing, and school of fish are very abundant. The place was very serene, got my doze of peace and tranquility.

Another interesting place in Camotes Island is Mangodlong Beach Resort. It still boost of same white sand beach that made Camotes famous and with the added attraction of big rocks scattered in the sea topped with small cottages and connected by bamboo made bridges. On those big rocks you'll have a 360 degrees view of the place. Crystal clear blue waters on most part and the white sand on one side.

Corals are also very visible when you're on top of the rocks. And you'll also be tempted to jump from the big rocks where the clear blue water awaits.

The entrance to the place is 15 pesos, it has a small pool mainly for kids because it is only about 3 feet height. I still need to go back to the place to ask for the rate. :D

One cool way to relax and chill out this summer. Good for families and friends.

I call it an impromptu outing since it was a last minute decision to join the OSI Team in there outing to Camotes. My canceled climb to Osmeña Peak and fun run in my hubby's company was a blessing in disguise. I was able to experience this island paradise.

Paradise indeed! The very first time I step in the white sand beach of Santiago Beach Resort, it reminds me of Boracay, another island worth visiting. I got to feel the fine white sand under my feet, and Oh! the cool crystal waters too! It was my first time to be in the beach after 3 weeks, and with the white sand and crystal clear water it was worth the wait and the patience to discipline myself to be allowed for this trip.

The long stretch of white sand is public so you don't have to pay anything to enjoy the beach but if you prefer to stay overnight, its safer to rent a room or pitch a tent inside a resort. Unfortunately I wasn't able to ask the rates for their rooms.