Dumaguete (26-28 Mar 14)

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And with some tinge of sadness, I said goodbye to the pretty beach of San Juan, Siquijor, and made the short 1h ferry ride to the Southeastern edge of the large Visayan island of Negros, where the university town of Dumaguete was my first port of call.

Centred around Silliman University, Dumaguete certainly looks the part -- uniformed and youngish-looking students everywhere, with green, grassy fields and tree-lined boulevards in and around campus, flanked by cozy, stylish cafes. While the university itself seems neither particularly grand nor architecturally-impressive, it surely imparts a very collegial feel, and of course offers yet another variation of a typical Visayan city. Dumaguete serves up the additional bonus of a coastal promenade that overlooks the bangka-dotted sea, complete with evening-strolling locals and playing kids, thus offerring yet a glimpse into Negros life.

There is apparently also an attractive waterfall somewhere close to town that most tourists visit, but I decided to skip it and instead just soaked up the atmosphere, spending much time either just wandering the campus and town, or simply sipping a latte in one of the atmospheric cafes. Nearing the end of my second year of travels now, I've of course learnt that it isn't necessary to be frantically buzzing from my tourist attraction every single day. Sometimes the days spent doing absolutely nothing can in fact ultimately turn out to be the most rewarding.

Stayed at Pamela Pension.

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Comments

[Josevich]

true that
ive only been travelling here in canada for 3 weeks and i feel so tired already. because i feel pressured to see something everyday so I dont waste time. but it is tiring

[piranha27]

Yes sometimes I feel that way as well, and then I remind myself that I don't have to jam every possible thing into the limited time I have. Better to go at a pace I'm comfortable with, and enjoy myself without the stress. Happy and safe travels!