Moalboal

It was a shock to notice that it had been a month since I arrived in the
Philippines and it was time to apply for a visa extension. After breakfast, I thus
jumped on a bus to Cebu. The bus was comfortable and equipped with onboard
Wi-Fi. We arrived in Cebu approximately two and a half to three hours later.

A taxi ride made locating the immigration office uncomplicated. Once there, I
found a room full of people all needing visa extensions. As usual, the process
turned out a long and slow one, but the day passed quickly. By 15h00, I was on
the bus for the return trip to Moalboal, visa extension securely stamped in my
passport.

Negros Island

Moalboal – San Carlos, Negros – 60 km

I reluctantly left Moalboal and headed north along the coast. A mere twenty
kilometres further a sign pointed to a ferry departing to Negros. With no reason
to venture further north along the Cebu coast (except to catch the boat to
Negros), I opted for the ferry. An hour and a half later, we anchored at the
small village of Basak.

Negros came across more rural; children could be seen collecting firewood
which they carried home balanced upon their heads. Others bathed at roadside
water pumps. The route was less congested than Cebu, making it a relaxed ride
to San Carlos, where a comfortable abode at the Traveller’s Inn became home
that night.