Ingredients

• Magnolia Chicken, cut into small strips

• Shrimp

• Yakisoba Noodles 

• Yakisoba Sauce (included in the pack)

• Onion

• Garlic

• Carrots

• Bell Pepper

• Cooking oil

• Mushroom

• Salt/Pepper to taste

I’m down to the last destination of my Conquering Cebu series! Despite having the time of my life telling you guys about the several attractions I’ve been to, I believe the blog needs a breather. I’ve queued up some recipes for next week after I finish this entry. And, one quick summer destination you guys can go to if you’re a bit tight on budget! More on those on my next posts!

After a tiring adventure in Oslob and Carcar, we were ready to fulfill the last item on our check list. And that is to eat all the Lechon we can while in Cebu City! Of course we did some sight-seeing along the way. I’m a terrible person when it comes to documenting food that I love. I was on a mission to review all the Lechon places we tried, but soon as the meal hits the table, I forget everything I’m supposed to do! And that’s exactly what happened here. I’ll be sharing the places we went to, but unfortunately, no Lechon shots. It was so painful typing that! I felt like I’ve failed the city. Oh, well. Let’s move on to the places you can explore while in Cebu City!

I cringe every time I check my blog and see that the latest update I've made was from almost a month ago! I've been trying draft my posts so I can schedule them strategically, but haven't found the time! I should work on my time management. I have been busy, but not to the point that I can't breathe in between tasks. I really should just learn how to use my time smartly. The boyfriend went on a Euro trip which is why I tried to spend as much time with him before he left for Amsterdam. Quality time is offline time, meaning no gadgets unless it's for work or an emergency. That's why I've been quiet in social media, except for the occasional posts on Twitter or Facebook whenever I'm at work. Anyhoo, more on that on my next post. For now, let's talk about Carcar!

Carcar was one of the stops we didn't intend to make during our Cebu trip. While in Oslob, I was reading a blog about the best Lechon places around Cebu. The blogger noted that the best Lechon he tasted was not in Cebu City but in Carcar. Not only are they proud of their Lechon, the blogger also wrote that they have the best Chicharon he's ever tasted. I told the boyfriend this, and being the ultimate Lechon and Chicharon fan that he is, he told me we should go despite originally not having it in our itinerary. 

With all the calories we've burned going around Oslob, we're pretty sure we're ready to move on to the next phase of our vacation--the food trip! We took a bus from Oslob, and it took us about 2 hours before we finally reached Carcar. Aside from the food, I've read that there are also ancestral houses that you can visit. Their church is also a must-see! Too bad we didn't have that much time to roam around. 

Of the things we did during our Cebu trip, this is the destination I'm extremely passionate to talk about. Swimming with the Whale Sharks has been on my imaginary bucket list for a while. My first option was Donsol, since I first heard about it through my instructor in college; who happens to have a family-owned resort in Sorsogon. In 2009, we were already planning a trip to Donsol; but unfortunately, my instructor died a few years after due to an accident. And my plans to visit the place sort of went with him since he was the one spearheading our visit. 

Fast-forward to 2013, my boss at work tried Whale Shark watching in Oslob; and that reminded me of this item on my bucket list. Honestly, I don't want to call it a bucket list because it's NOT that. But for the sake of this blog, let's refer to it in that manner. When the boyfriend and I got together, this was one of the places we wanted to visit first. While doing my research, I found out that a lot of people are against this activity in Oslob due to several reasons; which we'll talk about further. Despite the articles online, of course a part of me still wanted to try it out and see for myself if these allegations are true. Let's find out more about these gentle giants, or as the locals call them, Tuki. 

HOW TO GET THERE

For complete instructions on how to get to Oslob from Cebu City, I've detailed the instructions on this post. Once you get there, you will see which resorts offer the activity. Most of them have the same rates and packages. Just like my previous note, 'most' resorts offer this activity so make sure you don't settle for the first one you see.