Hello everyone!
I already shared with you what I've been up to in the past two weeks. If you haven't read that post yet, you can find it here. I had an awesome vacation, but my introverted self is already sounding the alarm. I need to rest, recover, and recharge. In fact, I slept the whole day yesterday because I felt so drained. It really sucks to be an introvert. 😅
I already shared the sunset photos at Malapascua Island. It was one fiery afternoon and it was probably my first sunset experience on an island after local travel restrictions have been slowly eased. It was breathtaking! If you're interested, you can read more here:
A week after Malapascua Island, we went to Camotes Island. I had shared some sunset photos taken at Santiago Bay. It was not as fiery as in Malapascua, but it was still breathtaking. The expanse of Santiago Bay was the highlight of that afternoon. You can find more sunset photos here:
To complete the trifecta of sunsets in the most famous islands surrounding Cebu, I am now sharing the sunset at Kota Beach in Bantayan Island. As no two sunsets are the same, I can say I'm just blessed to be in a place that's surrounded by stunning islands with long white-sand beaches and almost year-round summer. This combo means gorgeous sunset destinations are just a few hours away from the city.
I've been to Bantayan Island more than 5 years ago and I blogged about the whole experience 10 months ago. I had the opportunity to visit the island again together with a different set of friends. We were on the island from June 14 to 16 and I say it was a very different experience. Some things are still the same like my fascination with its clear turquoise waters and my dread with the island's humidity. However, one thing different was the sunset. I don't know why, but I have no photos of sunsets the first time I was on the island. And one of the reasons why tourists always visit the island is the sunset at Kota Beach.
Those photos in Malapascua and Camotes Islands were taken using my camera, but these photos were taken using my phone because I forgot to bring my camera. I woke up late that when I was packing my things, I didn't realize I didn't put my camera in my bag. I was surprised that the photos turned out awesome! Maybe it's always about the beauty of the island, regardless of what camera you're using.
For me, sunsets will always be about the transition and play of colors. It always reminded me of how fleeting life is and that's what makes it more beautiful. What I loved about that particular sunset was the pastel and subdued colors on the east of the island. Hues of pink and peach were evident and I'm a sucker of those colors.
The sea was just so calm that afternoon. I now realized why people won't ever get tired of Bantayan Island. It's a paradise for beach and sunset lovers!
The sunset is on the other side of the island, so it was covered by trees, but it was still awesome! The play of colors from subtle yellow to fiery orange is just for me!
I would have wanted time to stop at the moment when it was fiery orange on one side while it was pinkish pastel on the other, but we all know it won't happen. Besides the transition made everything like a colorful show.
While the sun was setting, we already took a dip as the sea was so tempting! The water was warm while the air was starting to get cold. It was so relaxing after a whole day of exploring the island. I'll post more about the trip in the next posts.
I guess I'll allocate the remaining portion of this post for my silly photos. 😅 Thanks to @glecerioberto as the supportive photographer.
That's all for this post! See you in my next upload, whatever that is.
Kim Ybañez
Welcome to Kim's small corner in Hive. He is a chemical engineer by profession, but a blogger by passion. He is a wanderlust and an adventure seeker. Join his quests as he visits secluded destinations, climbs mountains, tries new and exotic dishes, and explores his country (The Philippines). He's also a trying hard photographer so stay tuned as he shares his photos and his thought process while creating them.
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Wow! super ganda ng sunset @ybanezkim26, hope maka visit me soon sa Malapascua. 😊
Soon! Ganda din ng Malapascua. Gusto ko bumalik para magfreedive lang.
gusto ko ma experience yang diving 😊
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Amazing view 😍☺️☺️
That sunset is unreal! Earth is beautiful. Great captures as usual!
Aweee! Thank you! It was unreal!
Oh, those orange coloured sunset photos are like from another world. What a strange play of nature. Hehehe, the last shots with you are funny indeed ;D
Yes! Nature has its quirks. It was so much better in person though.
Now I'm regretting why I included those silly photos of me. 😂
Nooooo, don't regret. :D Sometimes we should really have more funny details in our posts, of course depends on the kind of the article, but this one was a perfectly funny photo for the end :)
Beutifool ;))
Those are some beautiful sky shots - both before and during the sunset. That looks like an amazing spot. I can see why you went back.
I need someone to teach me how to format my articles like that haha. Your post layout are really cool. I could never figure out how to put photos on the left and right side of the page lol
Bantayan Island is Cebu's premier tourist spot. While I usually stay away from touristy places, I won't get tired of the island.
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Thanks I'll check that out!
This place and this sunset are breathtaking
Indeed! Glad you liked them.
Wow the sky looks amazing in all these photos! I would love to go to those islands some day ✨
😮 Hopefully you can visit one day!
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Thank you, Pauline!
Salamat sa mention lodi. Hahaha.
Kailan pa kaya ang next posts about the travels. Lol.
Kacringe sa lodi oi! Ngilngig.
Next post? Mga next year. 😂
That's magical😲😳. I love sunset💖
Yasss! So much better in person than in photos.
Grabe ka wow
😮 Whut? 😂
I really loved photographs of the sunset. Thank you for sharing. I also write about my travels as well. Do drop by when you are free.
Wow such an spectacle! amazing place for vacations and sky appraisal.
Yasss! Thanks for stopping by!
Your photographs are amazing. I don't think I could ever go to visit Bantayan Island. However I can feel the beauty of that place from here.
Oh! Thank you so much! If you can't visit the island, I'll just visit it again and again for you. 🙈
Que hermoso reflejo
Me encanta se ve espectacular
mingaw na nuon kos Bantayan..first time namo dha sa kota beach sad mi nagstay... nice kau ang sunset jd
Makamingaw jud ang Bantayan. Lami balik-balikan. Di jud guro ko magsawa.
mao jd.maau kay dili ra lisod ang pagbiyahe/wala ra bay requirements ig gkan sa cebu?
Ang requirement lang kay booking sa stayhan.
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Hi there, @ybanezkim26 these are just mind blowing sunsets love Bantayan Island, Cebu, I was there about six years ago need to get back there one day again :)
😮 How was your experience? Did you share them here already?
Hi there, @ybanezkim26 I loved Koto beach was so beautiful, clean and friendly people, would love to go back again some day, it was 8 years ago since I was there, at that time I was no much into photography and have only started with hive in the past couple of months.
Oh! I see. I completely understand. It would be awesome if you can come back!
This could be possible, I am working and living in Thailand so I am not to far away from Cebu, maybe when all this covid has settled down you never know, I love to make another trip over there :)
Amazing Pictures :)
Thanks!
Stunning sunsets, wow. This makes me want to go to the beach. :) (And I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation and wish you a good 'recharge'.) 🙏
Yasss! You should go to the beach now! 😂
It was an awesome vacation!
Toronto does have beaches, but I'm not sure it's quite the same, lol. Hmmm... 🙏
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BANTAYAN IS A PARADISE INDEED!!! 🧡🧡🧡 YOUR PHOTOS ARE JAW-DROPPING, KIM💛🧡❤️💛🧡❤️✨
Yasss! Thank you!