We scheduled the island tour/hopping for the morning of day three followed by exploring the other spots in Guimaras in the afternoon. Unfortunately, it rained heavily by 8:00AM. We were left with no choice but to wait and pray for the rain to die down so that our itinerary for that day will not be spoiled.

By 10:00AM, the weather became fine and so we proceeded to the original plan. The rates for the island tour are as follows: P400.00 for the first one hour and P150.00 per hour for the succeeding hours. With packed lunch ready and a fully charged camera, we were ready to go. Suggestion: It is inevitable that you will get wet during the tour especially if it is low tide. So wear something that you won’t have a problem with in case you’ll have to cross waist-high waters. : ]

Our guides were Manong Rando and his friend. Good thing they can understand Bisaya. : ] First stop was the Turtle Sanctuary. You have to pay P10.00 (for two people already) plus donation (any amount). Next we went to Ave Maria Island. Along the way you will surely be amazed at the beauty of the islands as well as the coral reefs. We just passed by the cave and didn’t anymore enter it since balod kaayo. We proceeded to Baras beach and had an overlooking view of the nearby islands and beaches. Afterwards, we stopped for lunch in a beach across Baras. Manong Rando told us that they can actually bring us to Guisi Ruins to view the lighthouse but since balod kaayo and since to get to Guisi you have to battle open waters, it will be difficult. So we just headed back to Raymen beach. All in all, we consumed about three and a half hours. But we enjoyed the island tour despite getting wet and the balod waters. : ]

In the afternoon, we were only able to go to the Trappist Monastery since it rained again. We rode a tricycle and bargained the driver for P300.00 from Raymen to Trappist and back. We saw mango trees along the way as well as encountered a lot of potholes. You can also ride a jeepney going back to Jordan since the OLP Trappist Monastery is just along the highway. Upon arriving there, we bought pasalubongs and we were also blessed by Father.

Mango Bars – P70.00 Dried Mangoes – P65.00

Mango Jam – P64.00
Mango Barquillos – P50.00
Mango Biscocho – P33.00
Mango Otap – P47.00
Guimaras Mango – P120.00 per kilo.

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~ Realization ~ Almost everything was flavored with Mangoes.

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~ Suggestion ~ Try to visit the Guisi Ruins as well as Balaan Bukid. Don’t forget to buy pasalubongs but be sure to taste some also. : ]