We woke up early and had some coffee before leaving the city at six in the morning. We headed to E-mall where we could catch a V-hire to Sibonga. V-hire is the term Cebuano use to refer a passenger van. The terminal is at the back of a Gas station in front of E-mall. No signs whatsoever, but there were barkers around which will direct you to the location of the van. The first trip left full as early as 6:30AM. We were able to catch the next van which immediately gets filled after 30 minutes. Our van left the City at around 7:00AM and we arrived in Simala Shrine at 7:30AM. 30 minutes early for the opening.
I was surprised about the travel time as some travel guide would show a one hour and 30 minute travel time from Southbus terminal and another …show more content…
The fare according to my research is 70.00Php. Ask the conductor to drop you off at motorcycle terminal where to can take a habal-habal ride to the temple, the fare is 20 and travel time based on experience is 15-20 …show more content…
A local whom I've spoken to while on the bus told me that there were also v-hire from there, but they weren't servicing that time on the terminal so we took the bus.
Travel time to the city took us 48years to travel :) just kidding! It was four hours due to the heavy traffic. The bus we caught was full yet, we boarded with the expectation that we can get a seat after a few stops which was entirely wrong. My uncle and I ended up standing until we reached Talisay - that was three hours of standing on a non-air-conditioned bus! A hell-of-a-ride and
I was surprised about the travel time as some travel guide would show a one hour and 30 minute travel time from Southbus terminal and another …show more content…
The fare according to my research is 70.00Php. Ask the conductor to drop you off at motorcycle terminal where to can take a habal-habal ride to the temple, the fare is 20 and travel time based on experience is 15-20 …show more content…
A local whom I've spoken to while on the bus told me that there were also v-hire from there, but they weren't servicing that time on the terminal so we took the bus.
Travel time to the city took us 48years to travel :) just kidding! It was four hours due to the heavy traffic. The bus we caught was full yet, we boarded with the expectation that we can get a seat after a few stops which was entirely wrong. My uncle and I ended up standing until we reached Talisay - that was three hours of standing on a non-air-conditioned bus! A hell-of-a-ride and