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Uncle Paul once suggested Britania as a good honeymoon place, as it has beautiful deserted islands where you can play "adam and eve" (OH MY. haha!). But we never had a chance to see it until September of last year, day before Tandag's fiesta, when at the last minute my sister and bro-in-law had to go on a road trip from Tandag to (and from) Butuan for some errands. Britania's along the way, so Lou and I immediately hopped into the car with just our towels and extra clothes, and took advantage of the free ride! haha!
Only then I knew that Britania is actually a barangay, a part of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. And in its bay area -- a 10 minute tricycle ride from the main road (where my bro-in-law dropped us) -- you'd be able to find lots of boats, which you can rent for island hopping. We were able to get one through Mac Arthur's place (one of the many resorts there) for P1000! unli-usage of a boat that's just for the two of us, for only 1000?! It was a great deal!
Pardon the low light photos... it was a late afternoon tour!
We first went to Hagonoy island: Sand is fine, while one side had beautifully formed rocks. Though the water level can be abruptly deep at some parts, the view on the sandy side of the shore is serene.
Then, to Naked Island. It's a sandbar, which disappears during high tide. I love the mind-boggling feeling here when you see waves approaching in front of you, and behind you. The water level can rise quickly during high tide, so be extra cautious by always bringing your life vest with you!
Finally, to Buslon Island. It's the perfect final stop where you can bum around till sunset - Its sand is very fine, it has high rock formations to give you shade (on a hot noon), its view of the water-and-sky gets dramatic during sunset, and it has a really clear view of the neighboring islands (actually, during low tide, you can WALK to towards these islands - according to mr. boatman!)
sunset ♥
Since this is everyone's final stop, people here tend to bring snacks, sometimes leaving their trash behind - this is the only thing that made me sad during the trip. But Lou and I took that chance to pay back the awesomeness that mother nature has given us, not only during that day but in every trip we've had ...so we spent our last 10 minutes together in that island cleaning up the shore. I think that was a lot more meaningful than playing adam and eve, which we failed to do. hahaha! Side note to all travelers out there: Please clean as you go!!!
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We went back to the main shore, to find out that for some reasons, my sister and bro-in-law cannot drive back to Tandag until the next morning. So we had 2 options left - commute back to Tandag by ourselves (via bus for more than an hour) OR get an accommodation in Mac Arthur's place and enjoy the beach longer. Hmm, isn't the answer pretty much obvious? hahaha!
Thank you, Mac Arthur's Place for giving us their only room left (good for 10!) ...for the lowest price possible! They gave in to our poor puppy eyes when we said that we need just a few hours of sleep, and that we're stranded so we're really low on cash (which was true. Gee, I'll be extra prepared on our next impromptu trip!). Given this, I highly recommend Mac Arthur's Place. It's not a bed and breakfast type of place, but it can give you the superb service you need!
Also, their tuna kinilaw is fresh, yummy and cheap. That, and beer, was the perfect way for Lou and I to end the beautiful day -- our first time to step on islands with no one else but us, our first time to clean the shore together, and our first time to get seriously stranded. Not bad at all for such an impromptu beach trip!!!
Mac Arthur's Place
Britania, San Agustin Surigao del Sur
0999 9910845 | 0916 5850171 | 0939 9163745
0932 8823460 | 0925 8821481
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