Day 3

Had breakfast at Mamita's – longganisa, fried rice and hotcakes (sugar as maple syrup subsititute, then margarine) – way too far from what we imagined the meal to be

We had grilled fish again for lunch. I think we had tuna, and suran again, matched with Lato seaweed salad with tomatoes. The boatmen brought an icebox with them so we can chill Cokes and bottled water.

Our target destinations – East Tangat Gunboat near Sangat Island, Calumboyan Island and Coral Sanctuary, Coral Garden and Lusong Gunboat.

This was the most memorable day for me in the whole trip as I was really awed by the beauty of corals and reefs in Calumboyan-incomparable to Balicasag in Bohol. Lusong Gunboat was a thrill as I saw its magnificent length submerged to the deep blue sea yet the water was clear and so seeing them through goggles was an unforgettable site for me. All parts of the gunboat were covered with colorful coral. Amazing!

Shortly after showering, we had dinner at a small Japanese themed café. I had fried chicken with rice and miso soup, and the usual Coke light in can.