Discovering Arni: Cebu

Scuba Dive Journey

12:56 AM

I live in Moalboal, a small coastal town on the south west side of Cebu Island, widely known for its excellent diving and impressive sardine run. Today, as I type this, I have just learned that all diving activities and snorkeling have been temporarily halted. This makes me sad. Diving is the heart and soul of this town.

The first thing I am going to do when this nightmare is over is dive under the sea.

Sunset Yoga by the Sea

11:52 AM

Have you tried Candle-lit Yoga?
An hour of bliss. The sound of waves as you focus on your breath.

We had family visiting from overseas and for an introvert like myself, I needed some time to re-fill my cup so that I may continue hosting and entertaining with ease.

We went to Oceanfront Paradise along Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines where our Yoga Teacher, Marina led an invigorating 1-hour Sunset Yoga. With calm background music, we went through the flow under coconut trees that swayed with the breeze.

Archery Asia

5:37 PM

Dreaming of unleashing your inner Katniss? Imagine shooting various targets even faux animals in nature. It is quiet as you aim. You take a deep breath and then as you release the arrow, you watch it hit your target, or not :)

Flabbergasted at the Airport

9:33 AM

Mactan -Cebu International Airport

It was 2AM. The trip that often takes 3 hours to get here to this side of the city only took us an hour and a half from where we live. The roads were empty. Our sleepiness vanished as soon as we laid eyes on the International Airport of Mactan.

The Best Waterfall I Have Ever Seen

10:23 AM

My youngest sister ecstatically gushes, "To date, this is the best waterfall I have ever seen in my life!"

I paused and wondered for several seconds and yes, I found myself nodding as well, "Me too!"

Cafe Cebuano

5:25 PM

Cafe Cebuano takes "chilling overlooking the beach" to a whole new level. Lose yourself, lounge on a rattan chair and soak up on the shore-side view of Pescador Island in Moalboal, Cebu. Sip your favorite choice of beverage. One fresh coconut, please. Ah! Life is sweet!

Captivated Friday

7:55 PM

TGIF. Wordless post.

Photo taken from Cafe Cebuano, Panagsama Beach,

Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines

Happy Weekend!

Love & light,

Arni

3 Different Faces of Osmena Peak

10:38 AM

" You can never visit the same place twice. Each time it's a different story. By the very act of coming back, you wipe what came before." - Maureen Johnson

One might be quick to assume that visiting the same place three different times will paint the same picture.

I daresay nope, not really.

I think each place we visit changes. It depends on who we are with, the season, the circumstances, the moods we are in and the experiences we have created.

Happy Walk Series: Lusno Falls

2:15 PM

My college bestfriend, Zepy of Travel Explore and Beyond and a new found friend, Arlen, traveled to Cebu for the Easter Weekend. I was happy to play tour guide. The perks of doing so, I get to see places I would otherwise miss. After conquering Osmena Peak and driving along the coast visiting fascinating heritage churches from Argao to Oslob, we decided to spend one afternoon in an off the beaten location.

A Strawberry Farm in Cebu

5:03 PM

Organic Strawberries in the Vegetable Basket of Cebu. Yes, you heard that right. Strawberries are now within reach if you are somewhere in the Visayas. A quick getaway over the weekend to Sergio's Farm in Barangay Maloray of Dalaguete is an excellent idea to escape the summer heat while being embraced by nature at the same time.

I Touched the Clouds

10:08 AM

For many years, staring at the clouds from my airplane window on my way to business meetings has always brought me peace. It was a break from anxiety of confronting problems that needed solving or people that needs impressing. Watching the clouds brought me back to simple memories of childhood laying on the grass and watching them move. I always wondered if I could ever touch them someday. To my surprise, I did.

Fly a Gyro Cebu Adventure

6:47 PM

Planning a trip to South Cebu?

Let an experienced and licensed pilot take you to the skies in an open cockpit gyrocopter. There you will be able to leave your stresses behind and enjoy the beauty of South Cebu in a bird's eye view.

My pilot husband invited me to go for a flight one sunny Sunday afternoon. He wanted me to experience riding the gyrocopter just like any of his passengers would. Nothing more, nothing less.

You see, I have a fear of heights. This is my way of dealing with my fear, by getting myself into height defying activities such as skydiving, parasailing, zip lines and the like. I had to swallow the ball of anxiety in my chest and said yes.