Oh yes, that was the day I was waiting for: the Concepcion get away with my cousin Arnette and my co-nurses at the hospital. Everybody was excited for my post birthday celebration.
We left Sta. Barbara at around 7:45am, the six of us: Arnette, Tina , Rhea, Tata, Albert and me. Jezreel and Rush were to meet us at Tagbak terminal where the buses for oncepcion are situated. Off we took the 2.5 hours bus ride ready for adventure.
Nong Jimmy, who owns our hired pump-boat, together with his wife, Nang Badiding and daughter Twinkle were already at the port when we arrived since I called them upon arriving in Sara terminal. As usual, the view was picturesque with Mt. Manaphag towering among the other islands. I'm thankful that the weather was good there for it was raining from Ajuy to Sara when we passed by earlier that morning. Great! No rain, no big waves will perfectly suit us, I thought.
The 20-minute pump-boat ride was fine. Nang Badiding and I were talking about the other islands to my companions. I ahppen to know about this family last September 2010 when I went island hopping in Concepcion for 3 days with Arnette and two other friends. We hired Nong Jimmy's pump-boat and his family were hospitable to the four of us.
At last, we were nearing Bulobadiangan island where the infamous Sandbar Island resort is situated. We could see th sandbar covered with water for it was hight tide that time (noon time). Off we go, unloaded our belongings. I'm so glad to see my friends happy. They liked the place as I've expected. This was my 3rd time in the island and my 5th in Concepcion and I never grew tired of going there. Concepcion's islands are my haven, my ultimate get away when I have time and money. i love the town and it's people for they are warm, welcoming and hospitable. I am actually in love with the town and is promoting it's tourism to other people. Now, I'm back for the 5th time, with more friends who have never been to this wonderful place.
