I bit of rescheduling and a bit of escaping responsibilities and I was ready for my trip to Bacolod. Bacolod is on the other side of Negros Island so traveling there from Dumaguete takes all day and emotionally even more.
I chose to have it both, a fun Saturday night in Dumaguete and traveling during night. This is why I was at Dumaguete Ceres terminal 3AM waiting for 3AM bus to leave. One thing is sure, Ceres usually leaves ahead of scheduled time. This was the case again. I had to wait another hour but luckily I had good snacks and I treated myself for hot Milo (first time!) as I didn't want caffeine to keep me awake. I could have taken the 3:30AM bus but as I got very sick the last time in air-con bus on my way back from Palawan (bus from Cebu to Liloan) I decided to wait another 30 minutes for regular bus.
I was in Bacolod somewhere after 9AM (with two long stops, both good enough for going to cr and eating a proper meal) and headed for a cup of coffee. I found a nice place in public market and was able to bath and change clothes in cr where I could hardly find space to stand on the floor. I was very happy to have delicious native coffee. That gave me enough energy to wait for my friend arriving from Murcia to tour me around the town.
We were planning to have our late lunch in a Korean restaurant but it turned out to be closed so we headed for Vegan bites in Robinssons malls upstairs. Food was ok, second time I had tofu here (if not counting the times I've cooked it for myself). Food is supposed to be the thing here and people who come from Bacolod are very proud of their food and way they cook. Later I heard that it only applies to chicken and meat. After lunch I was able to find myself a room which I thought was a mission impossible but stayed in Kmas Pension House for 750PHP. That was totally over my budget but only choice since there was a change in plans and I couldn't stay at my friend's friend's house.
My friend Kalayo was working all night and he had to get ready for the show so I was roaming around the streets and enjoying the atmosphere on streets that were still realatively quite. It didn't prepare me to what was going to happen later that night when the streets were jammed with people.
I was at the right place by the time of a great local band had their gig in 18th Street Pala Pala Restaurant. Great entertainment, good drumming, fire dancing and a talented couple dancing samba (?) style dance.
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| Mercyman |
Later I went to Lacson street which had turned into a huge night club just in two hours. I was waiting for my friend's performance and was happy finally to see him on stage. Waiting felt longer than it actually was because I got to experience what happens if you travel alone in big city. There wasn't a minute I wasn't stared at and asked if I'm really alone. After hanging out at Mercy stage long enough I felt it was time to go to bed so I have no idea what happens during MassKara last night party after midnight. Next time na lang...
Next day I woke up early, went out for a cup of coffee and traveled to Ceres terminal to check the schedules for going back to Dumaguete. Something I could easily have done upon arrival to Bacolod but I totally forgot... After traveling around the city I deceided it's time try one "Bacolod must" - cakes at Calea. Well, I never say no to cakes and hardly ever criticize my desserts but I don't think I chose the best cake to represent the good reputation of Calea. My choice was Chocolate cake (I asked the waitress for their bestseller cake...), again ok but not excellent!
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| Coffee break |
Later the same afternoon we traveled first to Ceres terminal Bata, North Terminal and continued our way with Ceres bus to Silay. From Silay we took jeepney going to Patag and I got to ride on top of jeepney. Very exciting and a fun experience!
Time in Patag was very relaxing,being far away from cars and motorbikes was what my mind and body needed and I was very pleased to have the opportunity to go there. Thank you for great hosts and good company!
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| On top of jeepney |
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