Maria Marauder: Mindanao Adventure Day 2 Part 2: White Island, Camiguin

Aahh! The White Island of Camiguin.

Those who still have doubts in the beauty of the Philippines should take a peek at this wonder and spend even an hour there. Medan Island, more popularly known as the White Island, is a C-shaped sandbar located just 1.4 kilometers from Mambajao, Camiguin. Because the topography is composed of solely white sandy beach, no trees or plants can be found on the island. Thus, it has remained solitary and uninhabited, and thankfully, devoid of commercial establishments.

Paras Beach Resort arranged our boat ride going there. We paid P400/boat for the 10-minute ride to White Island. We were 18 people, so supposedly there should have been three boats to bring us there. However, my gripe was that there was only one boat made available for us, so some of us spent time waiting for the lone boat to bring the others to the island and go back again.

But of course, it was worth the wait. The island was heaven on earth.

The girls were just so happy to be there.

Because there was no shade or shack available, we were worried where we would leave our things. We found some Camiguin locals renting out beach umbrellas for P200 each, and got one (or did we get two?)

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There were some locals who sold sea urchins for Php50. Some of us were daring enough to try this uni.

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Among all the beaches in our country I've been to, this was the closest to paradise I've ever seen. With its white sand, crystal clear sea, Mt. Hibok-hibok a mere two-kilometers away, and with no one selling you anything commercial or wanting to give you a henna tattoo or a braided dreadlock, this C-shaped sandbar is sure to make you forget the stressful city life.

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Luckily for us, because we went there on a Monday, we had the island practically to ourselves. What else was there to do but to bask in the sun's glory and fantasize we were Sports Illustrated Models! Hahaha! Mga pretensiyosa! It was the quintessential photo shoot location for us, forty-sumthin' girls--a deserted picture-perfect island, with no prying eyes to judge our age. And bulges.

Let me introduce you my beautiful friends. (Warning: Skip if you haven't the guts to see hot mommas! It's my blog so beat it, haterz!)

Contestant No. 1: Midette. Businesswoman and housewife with one talented son and two adorable daughters. From PARANAQUE!

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Contestant No. 2: Arlene aka Osang. Talented events organizer with three elementary Jap boys. Representing PARANAQUE!

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Contestant No. 3: Teresa. Two kids and one grandson, Rikubibi. Can you believe she already has one apo? So what is YOUR excuse? From JAPAN!

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Contestant No. 4: Mary Rose. Fulfilled (or so she claims!) housewife with three kids. From PARANAQUE!

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Contestant No. 5: Anesa. Batch '84 President. Counting suitors. Three sons. From PASAY CITY!

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Contestant No. 6: Rhodora. Professional dentist with two daughters. From QUEZON CITY!

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Contestant No. 7: Cecilie. Manager with one son. Nakalimutan ang swim suit, pero carry na rin. From NEW ZEALAND!

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Contestant No. 8: Melizza. Nagdala pa ng props! From the USA!

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Contestant No. 9: Moi. Read my other posts for the statistics. 'Nuff said.

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The other contestants were eliminated from the pictorials. Pang-group na lang daw sila. Hehehe!

Ay, may pahabol pa. Heto ang aming bouncer. Introducing the long lost daughter of Darius Razon--Grace Tee. Hehehe! Dentist ng barkada. The only thorn among the roses.

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Ang gwapo, di ba? At gumamit pa ng Axe. Hayun, hinabol tuloy ng mga lola!

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Seriously speaking, we were just too excited to capture our moments together. We swam, jumped, posed and frolicked in glee! Indulge my corniness as I also put in some words to describe our sisterhood.