THE LONGEST TRIP FOR THIS MONTH: FROM THE CALL OF DUTY TO NATURE'S CALL

in Hive PH10 months ago

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I have a wondrous Monday. I traveled from one place to another, from mountains to beaches, and was blessed in my work. And in this blog, I'm going to share the wonderful experiences that are fully packed on this day together with my weekday companion, Bebe.

I was coaching our oratorical contestant. Our rehearsal was in full swing last Wednesday and Thursday as we cannot practice on Friday due to class suspension because of the typhoon being worried by our country.

The competition was held this day and the venue will be Loreto Remedios Montebon National High School. This school is miles away from our school and it is situated at the corner of their barangay, Canao-canao, Tabogon, Cebu.

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Preceding there was a lil bit perilous, this was my first time traveling here and definitely, I don't have any ideas about the path. However, the mesmerizing view of nature made my travel more fun.


My Exceptional Model

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We left our school earlier so we will not be late for the registration. We passed this travelers' fave spot where they used to stop and be mesmerized by the captivating beauty of nature. I was tempted to take our first stop-off here so I can take a perfect snapshot of my fur baby having the iconic view of the mountains as the background.

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It was a 35-minute drive before reaching our destination. The road in going there is good although it is steep slope and winding. It was an enjoyable ride, the surroundings are splendid and evergreen.


The Suspenseful Event

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The battle of the brains started 30 minutes after our arrival. There was an opening program before the proper contest started. The contestants need to follow the guidelines given to avoid disqualification.

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Congratulations to our school, we nailed third place. We never expected this triumph. Writing an impromptu piece and presenting it in front of 8 jurors, feels like about to be hanged due to nervousness. Indescribable feelings were felt by the contestants, especially my student. Luckily, we did it! It was a great achievement after all. This was not poor for the first-timer. This made me proud as a coach.


Off to Nature's Call

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The Queen City of the South,Cebu is not just famous for its different cultures and traditions practiced but also for its superb beaches that are commonly visited by different tourists and beachgoers. Last night, I was asking my husband to spot a cozy beach where we can rapidly do an escapade and get away together. I anticipated the situation already that after the contest, we can have enough time to travel even for a while.

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My request was granted and off we went to one of the famed beaches, of Maravilla. This is located and well-known at Tabuelan, Cebu. From what I have heard, the fineness and whiteness of the sand are pretty much the same in Boracay. This place must be included in the must-visited beaches of Cebu.

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It was 35 minutes travel and the distance is 17.2 km from our residence. The road is in the midst of the mountains, with a long winding and steep descent roadway. It is a two-lane only and it is not as wide as I think and we need to be cautious to avoid an accident. However, during our trip, we almost had an accident because the road is narrow and it is too winding.

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The road was surrounded by green foliage which made the atmosphere cooler. Despite the green scenery which was relaxing, my feelings were set off to trepidation. Some parts of the road are so winding that we can no longer see the oncoming vehicle and the abyss is still very deep.

But all the nervousness I felt was suddenly replaced by excitement when I saw the main road. Finally, we have overcome the difficult road.


The Visit to Stunning Beaches of Maravilla

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This month's travel and discoveries of different beaches, Maravilla's for me is highly recommended. Before indulging myself in exploring this enchanting beach, we parked behind their entryway and paid 50 pesos for the parking fee.

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Upon stepping into the entrance, the majestic and fine sand surprised me. It is truly attractive and adorable.

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As we started traversing the place, everything that we have seen is incredible. The trees around add breathtaking views and the most impressive one is the white and the fine sand. It was an awesome feeling to be here. We were enjoying on this windy day although the extreme heat of the sun kept my Bebe exhausted and thirsty.

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Another inviting fact about this beach is being free and open to all. Beach lovers will only pay for the cottages at a very affordable price.

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The calming state of the sea waves this time brought me total relaxation. While I was lounging at the seaside, gazing at the cottony blue sky, watching the shimmering seawater and white sand, and looking at the locals enjoying swimming in the sea, alleviate my stress and wearies.

The exhaustion that we felt was just normal and we never regret this quick escapade.

This one-day travel was full of fun and adventure.


All photos are mine unless stated otherwise.

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I have never been to Maravilla but seeing these photos with you, I am enticed to visit soon. Thanks for sharing @naymhapz!

Include this place in a must-visit this vacation. Bring your family and surely they will enjoy it.

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Thank you so much @hivebuzz.

Congrats on being a part of Hive Power Up Day, @naymhapz.

Thank you so much for the support. This is my first HPUD and I'm glad for keeping track of me.

Congrats on your first HPUD then! 🎉

Thank you @hivebuzz. To more HPUD!

Bebe seemed to have the best time of her life with you visiting all those places especially the beach! I've been to Maravilla before and the place has exquisite fine sand that is to die for.

Congratulations to your student and good work for providing the support she needs as her coach!

I really value my Bebe love. Whenever we have trips, she is one of the most excited. I did all this so that she could feel our true love for her. When she is left at home, it feels like something is missing from our journey.

My student deserves the award received although she ranked 3rd place it was a great achievement already.

Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation. I'm glad about this.

Wow na wow! Superb, congratulations @naymhapz, you are such an excellent coach indeed no wonder Ana brings home the beacon.

Thank you so much, mam. She is really good actually. IIS is proud of her.

You are welcome ma'am marfs.. So true tinoud sad gyod na.

Mountains and beaches indeed are lovely place to unwind from all the stresses in life. Your bebeb is very cute.

Reconnecting with nature is really best for unwinding. The green scenery and beaches are relaxing and soothing.

My Bebe love is truly cute and aside from this, she is very kind.

Thank you so much for dropping by.

that's greta to knwow. keep safe

Never been to this place but hopefully someday I can visit Maravilla. Thank you for sharing your adventures here on Hive.

Try to visit Maravilla, surely you will love to visit it again and again.

Thank you so much too.