Holy Days in Siargao Island
HOLY THURSDAY It's been awhile since my last home visit during the holy week. I could not even recall what year was that since I settled in Manila. Informed of my arrival, Jane Mellorin and Dupong Ravelo, two of my Surigaonon close friends, planned a few-day trip to Siargaon. That was delighting because I longed to be back to the island since I left Surigao province in 2003. I flew from Manila to Surigao via Butuan. It was Holy Thursday and I boarded the bus early in order to catch the last boat trip to Siargao Island at Surigao Port. There will be no trip on Good Friday. We learned that the boat was fully booked but my sister in law, Ate Mely had insider connection so we got a sure ticket. Jane and I reunited at Jollibee-Gaisano Mall and later boarded the overcrowded Montenegro RORO and sailed towards Dapa Port in Siargao. Dupong who's in General Luna (GL) already, sent Isla Cabana's Hotel Shuttle to fetch us at Dapa port. We arrive...