Camiguin Island can be found east of Siquijor Island. Though the two islands have almost the same size and shape on the map, but the two aren't twins. Camiguin is a volcanic island. In the foreground is White Island.
We don't exactly know the meaning of the name of Camiguin. Anyway that's something strange, but true with most of the names of the places around the country. We have no idea what it really meant, like some exemptions when the place is named after people. Anyway, what ever it means, we may never know exactly but the fact is, the last volcanic eruption here displaced many thousands of people. That was during the 1950s, as of the writing, it seems dormant and quite. We hope so for longer decades to come.
A remnant of the old Spanish Church that suffered the wrath of volcanic eruptions. I think my former classmate has an idea why it happened, but anyway he is not certain and there are no valid evidences and facts to support it. It is best not to include it here.
A view of an old tree. Not exactly sure how old it is. Here, we can see the wrath of nature and after many years it comes back to life once again. A cycle that a generation has witnessed both parts of a certain timeline. It could either be called a catastrophe and a replenishment, whatever side you think of it. And here we are enjoying the scenery around. That's the beauty of life.
Not far from the ruins of the old Spanish Church is the sunken cementery. The place too suffered from the tremors during the volcanic eruptions. It reminded us that it is part of life here on this island, that there are more volcanoes than the number of towns on this island.
A pool resort with an unusual name for their swimming pool.You can google it around the net but you won't find this soda sold on your local department stores nationwide. But, for certainly you can always swim here, just don't forget to bring your googles.
A climb to the peak of this old volcano is much easier if there are stairs. Doesn't it? I don't know.
Three peaks at the middle. Locals call it "Tres Marias" or Three Marys. Maria is a common name for Filipinas. But, I still don't get it. Naming it like that? Ok, I remember naming it after people and we will know the meaning of it.
Like the island of Siquijor and also here in Camiguin, if you lost something, just hope the locals see it first and it will be returned to you. My former classmate lost his Micro SD card somewhere along the pathway towards the pool. One of the locals saw it on the ground, then a lady looks for the owner to claim it. Luckily for my classmate, he is one of the first people the lady asked.
A cold spring, at least for the locals' standards. But if you're living somewhere near the North Pole, it may be a little warm for you.
Katibawasan Falls
My former classmate was a local speaker of the Cebuano language, but he doesn't have an idea what "Katibawasan" meant. But anyway, that isn't a problem though.
A far view of Camiguin from the south.
It's a big volcanic island alright and surely does have a much bigger brother across the sea. Thankfully, it's calm and quite for many decades and hopefully for many decades to come.
Photos taken using GE3WP
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