Daanbantayan Dawdle

"It's not because this rather sleepy town some 95 kilometers north of Cebu City is home to ISLAND LIVING so famous worldwide that even National geographic's curoisity was piqued, but more so because of its sun-kissed people with the characteristic NAIVETE SMILE easy on the eyes, and the sing-song melody of their speech"

-Orlando Janson Cajegas, "Daanbantayan Dreamin'", iTravel Magazine Aug-Sept 2009 issue

We were witnesses to that hospitality and amusement alright during the first night's "DISCORAL" (in Bisaya tongue meaning "Fenced or Secluded Disco"). Monmon Bollosoc concocted YET ANOTHER insane drink mix for us and the night went blasting to Jai Ho to my hilarious take of 2NE1's "Fire". The kids were following my steps - in PIED PIPER STYLE!

Goldie, me, Chassy in our midnight snack:: KNUCKLE bread topped with mayo.

DAANBANTAYAN literally means "Old Watchtower", which in the olden times, was ruled by a chieftain who was gung-ho about protecting his territories from foreign invaders.

Such tranquil beach atmosphere can only be found in this Daanbantayan shore. You subject yourself to another state; rejuvenation that's priceless.

wearing:

Black open-knit draped extended tank top: ING / Peapod necklace: Yves Identify. / Grey swim trunks: Speedo

Chassy's family house retreat in Daanbantayan: a 15-minute ride from the proper. Featured another shore of peace and purity, you could sell your soul to the zephyr that runs through. I really wish I could swim to explore and get lost aquatically. Sigh

Mariachi Chic