trip to Brazaville in Hinobaan Negros

Last July 25-27, Glorie and I, went to Hinobaan Negros Occidental to witness the 18th birthday party of Phoebe's daughter, Colleen. It was an invitation we can't afford to say no. Not my first time to go to Negros as i have been to Bacolod in 2004, but it's my first time to visit Brazaville. I sure can't miss the occasion, the beach and of course meeting Madame Phoebz and her family.

I took a leave from work on Friday (25th) since the party was on the 26th. Glorie and I met in the south bus terminal around 7:00am hoping to get on board the bus that will transfer us all the way to Hinobaan but we were told by the bus drivers that such trip is available only at 1:00am. We were suggested to just take the trip to Bato in Oslob and ride another bus from there.

abtik pa, padung pa man larga :)

samuka sige ug picture oi matug ko! :P

waiting for the bus in Tampi that's bound to Kabangkalan
So, here exactly is our route:

cebu south bus terminal--> bus ride to Bato Oslob (around 3-4 hours)
Bato Oslob --> fastcraft to Tampi (i think it's near Dumaguete? or Tanhay?) 20-minute ride, we're lucky the weather was perfect for sea trip
Tampi --> bus ride to Kabangkalan (waited for about an hour for the bus, too many passengers because they said it's Tanhay's fiesta), it's a 2-3 hours bus ride
Kabangkalan --> Hinobaan, yey almost there! lol! another 4-5 hours bus ride

We left Cebu City around 7:30am and arrived in Brazaville past 7:00pm. Probably a long trip but we couldn't care less. We were picked by Madame (pagkabongga sa driver ha) in the bus terminal. Then met her husband and kids for the first time in person. I'm mesmerized by Colleen! I'm overwhelmed how can this very 'tisay' girl speak the local dialect (Inilongga) so well.

moi

Glorie

gatambay2x sa bar (gasamuk2x) :P

pretty in blue
Phoebe & Colleen


with Colleen's cousins
ma-alaan pa ba ko nga teenager? lolz :D
On Saturday morning, Glorie and I had fun posing and playing in the sand. We hope we could be of help in the party preparations but i guess everything was already covered and planned by Madame Phoebz.









notice the painting & the 'lil umbrellas
Saturday evening, the much awaited party and thanksgiving celebration of Colleen... she looked gorgeous in her hawaiian outfit, sadly we failed to capture a photo :( Anyways, i'm sure it will be shared by Madame Phoebe when photos are available from the official photographer.



debutant and bro

debutant and the love of her life ;)

dad and daughter

with the uncles

dance number from the equally pretty cousins

Glorie and Colleen

cotillion dancers, nice costume eh

aguy! makonsyus ko mutupad kay arang ka teksi! :P
wala kaau mi pics ni Glorie with Madame kay busy entertain sa guests :)

party people with the live band!


gihangak sa tantung sinayaw, haha! :D
The party ended around 12:00mn. Finally went inside our room around 2:00am. Glorie and I didn't sleep because we're afraid we'll miss the bus at 5:00am. We went out of the gate at 4:00am and waited for the bus. 'Twas good that we didn't have to travel to get to the terminal 'coz it's still dark. It was really a pitty that we were not able to bid goodbye to Madame in person. Only her cousin knew that we were to leave the morning after.

The party was a great success with all those preparations and presentations - Madame Phoebe, the mother of the debutant, made sure the occasion will be cherished by all those that attended.

Again, to Madame Phoebe, thank you for inviting us. We truly enjoyed our stay. :) Hope to see you again soon...

Back to Cebu, we took the bus that will transport us all the way to Cebu south bus terminal. Instead of the fastcraft, we took the barge from Dumaguete to Liloan Oslob. (since apil man ug sakay ang bus, dili maigo sa fastcraft oi! hehe!) Daghana gyud namo ug palpak ni Glorie! Hapit mi nabiyaan sa bus pag lunch. May gani kay nakashagit pa mi ug nakahunung ang bus! Waahhh!


posing2x inside sa barge :P

larag ang ending, dah laag pa!!! :P
If you're in Negros and wants to have a relaxing vacation, check out Brazaville Beach in Hinobaan!

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