As we arrived the airport around 10 in the morning for a 12nn flight, the check-in counter lady informed us that our flight to caticlan was moved to 3pm flight. So after checking in, we stepped out of the airport for newport mall to pass by the time.We had our lunch at UCC cafe. Its almost 2pm when we got back to the airport and we go directly to the boarding area. There are a lot of people, most of them are on the delayed flight. I think around 90% of the flights on that afternoon was delayed and the i can see the people were so exhausted of waiting.
Around 2:30pm, the cebu pacific staff is giving away meals for the delayed flight.
then comes, 3pm and there is no advise of boarding.
Comes 4pm, and yet no advisory on our flight. I approached the airline staff to check on the status of our flight only to find out that our flight are cancelled and rerouted to Kalibo. estimated time of departure is 6:05pm. Everybody is bragging on the airline staff about the situation, that they cannot take the Kalibo flight as it is too far to Caticlan port. They are worried about the bus transfers and the ferry if there will still be available trip when we arrive, approximately 10pm.
SO there comes 6:05pm and we are advised to board the plane. It was a 70seater plane, supposed to be our aircraft going to caticlan. Then we were seated and waited until 7:30pm. Heck, its so much of waiting.
We arrived Kalibo International Airport around 8:30pm. A representative of cebu pacific is waiting for us for our Free transfers to caticlan port. Its past 10pm when we arrived caticlan port. Paid the ferry 50pesos (originally 30pesos if before 10pm), terminal fee of 75pesos and Environmental fee of 100 pesos. The ride is a little bit rough because of the "habagat" waves but we arrived sound and safe.
Upon arrival at the Cagban port, we take the tricycle because i did not arrange any transfers for us. Fare cost us 100pesos for a special trip going to the District Boracay hotel.
The tricycle driver dropped us at the nearest entry/alley going to the hotel. The hotel staff immediately approached us and assisted us in our luggage. The check in was smooth. As we enter the room, i noticed a letter addressed to me, a welcome letter! We are so much tired that we just dropped our bags and fall sleep.
Waking up at 6am, we got out of the hotel, look for a place to eat (because our breakfast is not included in the package). We passed by the beachfront restaurant offering 80pesos for a Filipino breakfast(silog meals). I might say the food is delicious.Then we head back to the hotel because my daughter "sam" is so excited to swim at the pool.
At noon, i have a scheduled ocular inspection at Red Coconut Beach Hotel . We were greeted by the General Manager Mike. He is so enthusiastic in showing us the rooms of the hotel and we are also provided a free delicious lunch.
Sunset is the best time to take pictures in Boracay, a lot of people are taking pictures. As we are waiting for the great sunset, me and my daughter have fun on the waves. There are also (dressed up) mermaids ready for picture taking.
After our picture taking at the beach, we go back to our room, and we are surprised on the 3pcs of homemade brownies waiting on our desk with an individual handwritten name for each of us. It is a very warm gesture.
It is our last night in the hotel, i want to celebrate my birthday with a simple blowing of the cake. So i called the front desk to ask for a small cake with a candle. There is no available on the cafe and i was so disappointed. But after a while, a group of staff is singing happy birthday outside our room, and they brought the cake with a candle. The cake is free!
3rd day/last day
Before we leave for our flight back to Manila, we were scouting for a good restaurant at D' mall and we ended up at the "king of the grill". They offer wide array grilled foods. It is priced just right and i might say, the foods are great.
Overall, my birthday celebration is indeed a blast, because i have my family with me, and that is the most important of them all!
