I spent my last weekend as far away as I could get from Manila, and it was in Cebu where I landed. It was supposed to be a ticket to Sinulog, but Mica booked the wrong date. Though that was the case, I knew it was there, at that time, for a reason. Looking back, I wouldn’t have wanted to go there on another date. As all of my trips out of town, it was filled with scenic places to visit, yummy food to taste and really nice people to meet. What more can I ask for?
Mica and I arrived before 6am. It was still pitch dark. We decided to go to McDonalds first and have breakfast, before checking in our own hotels. I stayed at the Sampaguita Suites along Gen. Maxilom Avenue again, simply because it was cheap and decent, with free wi-fi in the lobby. Since I figured I am not staying in my room most of the day, why would I book a hotel room more expensive than 700 pesos?
Mica, Bryan, Evanjohnn and I ate at Mooon Cafe for lunch. Here’s my post about this irresistible restaurant.
After eating I spent time in my room, rested a bit, and I capped my first day in Cebu with Choices and Voices for 2010: A Presidential Forum in Cebu International Convention Center. I tried my luck entering, but I didn’t have a media pass. I was lucky to touch base with Senator Richard Gordon, whom I met the day before through the Blogwatch Interview, and got in. Not only that, I got past security, and into the Presidentiables’ holding area. I got hold of these pictures. Oh, and I also met Margaux Salcedo, who I deeply respect not only because of being a spokesperson of a Presidential candidate, but mostly because of her gastronomic adventures.
You might want to check out Mica’s and Evanjohnn’s blogposts for more photos and stories. 
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