Two years ago, I’ve decided to
join a few friends to visit Cebu and try free diving; a water activity that I
wanted to try ever since I saw underwater photos of my Cebuano friends enjoying
the deep blue.
After a few text exchanges, Hale Manna Beach Resort and Coastal Gardens was gracious enough to take care of us that weekend. A perfect resort situated in the town of Moalboal, some 3-4 hour bus ride south of Cebu city.
After a few text exchanges, Hale Manna Beach Resort and Coastal Gardens was gracious enough to take care of us that weekend. A perfect resort situated in the town of Moalboal, some 3-4 hour bus ride south of Cebu city.
Upon reaching
Moalboal, we decided to eat lunch first before continuing our final ride to the
resort. There are a few local restaurants along the road or as we call it here
in the Philippines “karinderia” with dishes that costs less than a hundred peso.
After a
tricyle ride, we’ve reached Hale Manna. It’s a nice resort with two big bungalow
houses that can take 8-10 guests each at a time. A well manicured garden
surrounded the resort, a quiet little nook where you can just lay flat at one of
the hammocks and watch the day go by. Rooms are big and clean with very accommodating service crew.
We
should have canceled out lunch because they have prepared something for us as
well. And since it’s not nice to say no to food (yes, that’s our excuse) shall
I say, we gave in. It was already late afternoon when we prep up, lazing around
the resort and kayaking kept us busy instead.
Old dog learning a new tricks
The
next morning was our free diving stint; Doi and Dylan whom I considered pros
with this activity are my teachers for the day. I thought it was scary at first
since I haven’t been near open water for months. After a few instructions and
sea water I finally got the hang of it, the corals and fishes below made me
forget about the waves and current.
Hale Manna Beach Resort and Coastal Gardens
Becky Pastano-Smith
(+63 032) 316-2603
(+63 922) 842-4939
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