Concepcion Escapade

Achieved! Just had a blast with team RHU, and  i can say this summer was well spent just before it's over. It was such a wonderful time with my co workers, and it's definitely one for the books. 

Everybody was excited, and sure i was too. At 4 a.m., we left our hometown, Cabatuan. We rented two jeepneys since there were more than 50 of us. Our first stop was Iyang beach resort in Concepcion Iloilo. We arrived at around 7:30. 

©to Kate for this pic

The resort was good. Facing the beach were some picturesque view of islands and the Pan de Azucar mountain. 

But it was just our first destination. After having breakfast, we rented a pump boat to Sandbar Island Resort about 35 minutes away from Iyang. 

Upon landing, i was mesmerized. The dazzling sandbar is about 200 meters long stretching from the main island to the waters facing another island. The sand was blinding white and the water was sparking blue. The place would be perfect for snorkeling. 

I was worried about getting sunburned, but when i stepped in the water, i could not help but immerse myself. Taking a long walk and feeling the crashing waves on both side was an awesome experience. I was mystified that the water on the other side was warm and cool on the other. There were many other tourists at that time and i could see how excited they were, taking pictures here and there, and splashing water all over. 

After about an hour of dipping and swimming and walking and picture taking, we decided to go to the next spot, the Agho Island. It was about 40 minutes away from Sandbar Island Resort. On the way, we could see scores of mountains surrounding all corners of the sea water. The mountains were like walls and it felt like in the middle of a big lake. 

When we were nearing Agho, long stretches of white sand could be sighted. Tropical coconut trees added perfection to the view, and the crystal clear water revealed the gorgeous corals and weeds and fish moving with the water and teeming with life. 

 

We wanted to explore some more for there were many other islands out there awaiting us, but we had limited time. We went back to Iyang resort to prepare lunch. We had grilled pork and fish, chicken adobo, mangoes, spaghetti, carbonara, soda and a lot more. We ate til we're stuffed!

Before going back home, we dropped by a fish port and bought fresh seafood. It took more than 2 hours again heading back to our hometown. I guess we were all tired that most of us fell asleep in the jeepney. I woke up from time to time to catch a glimpse of the mountains and fields. And as i fell asleep again, i carried everything in my dreams, the sea still fresh in my mind, the white sand vivid in my memory, and a wish that, next time, i'd go back there with my family.