Sahara, A Dream Come True (2)

Tikerkiba, I cannot forget that tourist camping site. It was such a quite place in a remote area of the south of Fezzan region. 

A journey must go on. Here, the team started to experience the ups and downs of wheels on sand dunes. We were advised to take a very light meal only so as not to vomit. It was indeed a roller coaster ride.

The start of the roller coaster ride.

The first shutter click of sand dunes.

Wow! They made the first top.

The soft golden sand. Pretty obvious we had a hard feet getting back in the car.

We had fun on photographs.

Sahara, A Dream Come True

When I was a kid, I only imagined Sahara Desert as vast golden sand. I was wrong with that. Because of my career, it allowed me to travel to some of the brilliant places when I got the days off. I spent several times of my breathtaking adventure to Sahara Desert. Along my journey, I witnessed how beautiful the Earth is made. Indeed, God's masterpieces are a lot to unravel only a human eye can envision and a feeling to embrace yet with a lot of vague imagination how beautiful our planet is created.

The team .

Tikerkiba, a famous tourist camping site years ago.

It's just so lovely how these were made out of sand.

The top view of the mainland.

Life As A Journey

A special person have said, “God puts together the pieces, then you do it, not Him. He gives you strength to do things, but you are the one who does them. Try and hope.”

As we sail through life, it is not always a good weather where we can have a smooth sailing on calm crystal clear water. Along the journey, there can be harsh sounds of waves and a turbulent flow.  We need strength to surpass the obstacles in order to maintain a good balance and not to fall as our mind is heading forward towards a brighter future. Life is like taking a voyage on beautiful sunrise and aims to dock for a stunning sunset view. 

Tostado Festival

Philippines is also famous for festivals showcasing the culture of the people. In relation to, this kind of activity will be celebrated in every corners of the country with own uniqueness and style. An example of a festival that I attended to was in Santander, located at the southernmost tip of the Cebu Province. Santander has its own famous delicacy called tostado or toasted cookies in which visitors from other places would crave for this kind of food. According to the folks, the fiesta is not complete without the so called tostado.Thus, Tostado Festival is launched as the main highlight and attraction among other festive activities in the locality. It is in a from of a dance participated by different barangays in town. The concept of the dance is unique because it will feature the steps on how to make the tostado.

Before the start of the contest proper, the participants are having a street dancing competition as well. This is the favorite scenario by the audience as they witness all the contingents in just one moment. What a delight to see all of them performing with their colorful costumes.

Who does not aim to be the champion? Well, everybody is trying to perform their best as you can see. I appreciate the efforts they have despite of being exposed in a hot temperature.







They did it with a happy smile amidst the fact that this festive activity was held on a summertime where the temperature is rising. Keep smiling!

What more I can say? Bring back the energy alive and give the best on the final.








The serious faces of the participants as they are focus on executing
another steps.








I love the way props are executed on this photo. Thus, a perfect shutter click for a good timing dance moves.








Uno, dos, tres!









From the choreography to the costume design, they hit the judges expectation. So, here comes the champion! Congratulations for winning the Tostado Festival 2010 competition.







A few shots during the contest proper. The venue was loaded with folks and visitors from the country itself and abroad.

Siquijor

The girls were having fun on the sand as they captured the moment showing a bond of friendship.The Island of Fire- Siquijor boasts its very fine white sand as it is clearly seen on this photo. Others would say that it is like Boracay for this reason. Indeed, a traveler will feel in love with this place.

On the pristine beach of Siquijor Island near the rocky edges. What will I say? I love this place because of its wide white sand enough to play beach volleyball and other outdoor games for fun.

Not contented with just a click on the shutter button. Pretty obvious, right?

Sibulan

This environment is a two thumbs up for nature lover. You could feel the calmness of the place as you will enjoy different kinds of activities throughout the day. Thus, we could feel the great importance to preserve our mother nature. So, pack your things and visit the twin lakes of Balinsasayao.






A heart shaped window captivating the island of Negros particularly Sibulan. I took this photo when I was at Santander in order to give a better picture on how the neighboring island would look like. Of all the photos that were uploaded from me I consider this as my unique shot. It was the only one where I used a camera via mobile phone and I got an unexpected result which surprised me.




This is the seaport of Sibulan, Negros Oriental where passengers from Cebu Province docked via a pump boat or a fast ferry from Lilo-an Santander, Cebu.






This is a barge another kind of vessel that carries cargos from Mainit, Oslob Cebu to Looc, Sibulan Negros Oriental. It is also available at Bato, Santander Cebu to Tampi, San Jose Negros Oriental. Thus, an advantage for those who bring their car for a travel.

Santander

One sunny day, as I come to visit this place with my family and relatives I took advantage to take a walk and no other thing popped up inside my mind. Guess what? It's the lovely beach there. As you could see on the photo where I clicked my shutter button what would be much of an appreciation were the calm and peaceful environment as it went along with the sea. It is perfect for boat sailing and kayaking. To add up, this place was located at the center of the town facing the island of fire-Siquijor. Truly a good area to feel light and to concentrate. Thus, a helpful one to avoid from any kind of disturbance.

Try to focus on the picture even if at its smallest detail. Did you notice something? Here is the clue. Are you the type to take adventure from one place to another by means of island hopping? You are almost there. Take a look back at the photo again somewhat looking a horizon. There you are. What it shows is the island of Sumilon just like a small curvature of a line. Are you interested now for this kind of activity? Don't miss it out.

This is the seaport of Lilo-an Santander, Cebu for fast ferry going to Sibulan Negros Oriental.








These are the pump boats in Lilo-an Santander, Cebu mainly for passengers too going to the same seaport in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. It is located just very near to the seaport of fast ferry on the above picture.

Here in Lilo-an Santander, Cebu a number of beaches are usually found. The location is of great advantage for people who will go to neighboring islands because of its seaports as shown on the above photos.

This is the water of the seaport in Lilo-an Santander, Cebu. It is very clear as you can see. Something to be proud of.