Camiguin Island

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Wanted to go somewhere I had never been to in the Philippines and decided on Mindanao. Flew down to Cagayan de Oro and the first thing I noticed was how green Mindanao is and how happy the people are! Even after recent heavy flooding here people were still full of smiles. Bahala Na is alive and well in Mindanao. I liked CDO, not too big, nice hotels, nice people. Then travelled to Camiguin, Jeepney to Agora, bus to Balingoan, ferry to Benoni, Jeepney to Mambajao, tricycle to Yumbing, easy!
Found great little resort and hired a motorbike from a local guy easily. Really liked Camiguin, so friendly and so clean! Rained every day but still had an amazing time, just driving around you find so many natural attractions, Waterfalls, Hot Springs, Beaches, Rice Fields, Ancient Ruins, wow! And in every village the kids and adults shouted "Hey Man" as I rode by! I think maybe because tourism here is so low key they love to see visitors. The lasting impression was the friendliness of the locals, went everyday to local Filipino Eatery and the food was fantastic!! 45 pesos for huge meals!!
As it rained everyday the sea was too rough to go to White Island, but on the morning I was due to leave, sunshine!!! So found some local guys very early and they took me across to the Island, definite highlight!!
As they say come again to Camiguin and I certainly will!! Fantastic place!!

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