Nostalgic. This is what I exactly felt a week after I left my hometown -Cantilan. The intensity of longingness was the same with what I felt way back when I left my hometown to study here in Manila. I thought I'd get past the loneliness this time because I was with my hubby. But I was wrong...:( So much for the drama...
A lot of my friends here in Manila don't know where Surigao is located. And when I tell them it's in Mindanao, they presumed I am a Muslim. And more often than not, I let them believe I am one! ( as a warning to the bad guys ). So here's a map to give you and idea where my hometown is. Consider this as a short review of Geography 101 . :)
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It would take around 2 hours by plane and 36 hours by boat
when travelling from Manila to Butuan/Surigao
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For the food, I wasn't able to go food tripping. But I did ate my favorite dishes - Kinilaw na tangigue and adobong pusit. yum...yum... :) I wouldn't trade them for crab and shrimp dishes ! ( unlike most people I know)
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Nothing beats Tatay's adobong pusit!
I was too excited to eat I forgot to take a pic. |
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| Kinilaw (Tangigue) with balibayon |
Now let me show you the municipality proper. We live just a few blocks from the center of the municipality. (photos from
http://tilangnet.page.tl)
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| Cannon during the Spanish period |
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| Immaculate Conception Church |
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Remnants of the Daang Lungsod (Old Town) after tidal
waves hit the town in 1856 |
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| Cantilan Watch Tower |
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| St. Michael College ( my alma mater) |
More than just the food and the place, I went home because I miss my parents. For me, nothing beats spending quality time with family- heart-to-heart talk with my mother & bantering with my father while lightly punching his big belly :) . Meals took longer than usual because of the endless
kwento and
tsismis. :) Until we meet again, Nay & Tay!
