Dumaguete, what's there and how to get there?

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Boulevard area.



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I am so proud to be a Dumagetenio.

[Passport]

Naunsa na ni?



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maldita lang jud si valerie ani nga kaso boss sand man

[porzdude]

Guys plan mi mg dumaguete ig sembreak.. Can someone list the must-see places na we cn go ?. Kanang must-see jd den il googl Nlng d location.. Asa pd ta pwd mu stay nga nice nga economical ang price 😜

[Sand Man]

Guys plan mi mg dumaguete ig sembreak.. Can someone list the must-see places na we cn go ?. Kanang must-see jd den il googl Nlng d location.. Asa pd ta pwd mu stay nga nice nga economical ang price ��

You probably should start here:
https://www.istorya.net/forums/destin...there-116.html

Guys, like @skullyboy, @Goose, @Miguel, @colby, @mimigs, @dbrain23, @tophat, and @rAiNe_ could probably pitch in about newer rates and newly-discovered spots (kung dili sila busy) hehehe.

Some very nice picture posts by @Miguel in this thread that are worth re-posting....

[Sand Man]

Posted by Miguel on Sept. 9, 2010 --



Boulevard of Dreams

I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don’t know where it goes
But it’s home to me and I walk alone

I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
and I’m the only one and I walk alone

I walk alone
I walk alone

- Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Greenday




Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City

Boulevard…… ohhhh yes, just a mere mention of the name and an imaginary breeze of fresh air would suddenly whiffed and caressed you face. Ahhh... the touch of nature, so cool, so invigorating. freshly blown straight from the sea, a captivating panorama of the Tanon Strait, nothing but clean body of sparkling water, bluish as it reflects the clear sky hovering above. On the backdrop of this natural painting are two magnificent islands, Siquijor, the "island of enchantment" and the Queen City of the South sitting majestically on its throne, Cebu.


Rizal Boulevard is the Dumaguete City’s famous beachfront boulevard and promenade, where folks from all walks of life converge and flock for a leisurely stroll during sunset or a picnic under the majestic acacia trees. The whole stretch is decorated with charming colonial-era inspired light posts, cobblestone pathways, and features a few of the city’s surviving historic sugar mansions. This is Dumaguete's window to the world.

On the pages of history, the National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal had written on his diary that he had made a stopover in Dumaguete while on his way to Dapitan where he was deported. It has been said that he had made a brief visit and took a stroll here before departing to the neighboring island of Dapitan, Dipolog City where he was exiled for four years following the Spanish authorities’ suspicion that he was about to lead a revolution. While walking, he was awed by the seaside view and the friendliness of the locals, which led to the belief that he was the one who coined the “City of Gentle People” monicker of Dumaguete. Legend or no legend at all, the beauty of the place is for real and could never be denied.


The life on this boulevard started even before the rising of the great ball of fire on the eastern side. Throngs of people have already line-up at dawn doing their thing; jogging, strolling, meditating, or just sitting along the seawall and zealously gulping the virgin air; unspoiled and freshly delivered by Gaia a.k.a. Mother Nature. Oh what an enthusiastic way to greet the new day.


Noontime, the sun smiling and intensely radiating its beams. Just below the horizon, between the marriage of the sea and the sky, fishing boats are floating for a day’s work, yet all look so small, just like dots on a vast extent. That will be the view if you are gazing on the distant boulevard. Yet while viewing on a high noon beyond the simmering heat, one could never feel the burn, because if you will just only raise your head and slowly look up, you could see the strong arms of the acacia trees mightily shielding you from the heat. And if you will just also kindly look further, you could see that there’s an army of them lining up along the baywalk together with the palm trees. Their leaves boastfully act like a cloak, a safe refuge from the cancer causing sultriness.


But when one would assume that there’s nothing more left to tell and the show is finally over, whew-whew-whew-w-w-w-w-wait!!!!! Wait till night comes coz this is the time when all of its beauty is revealed, when all of its splendor is highlighted. Lights!! And the trees are wrapped in glowing lights, the halogen lamps are brightened, a reminiscent to the early century street lightings. On the other side of the road, restaurants with foreign themes are on a line. Take your pick, Japanese, French, Mexican, Chinese, American, hmm… quite a sumptuous meal but in a highly social and classy act. Well if you’re on a tight budget and prefer to eat your food with your fingers or maybe in a bamboo stick, then you could have a buffet of tempura, squid balls, kikiam, or balut for stronger knees. Now that is one gastronomic feat. And finally to cool down or heat up more, there are beers in the bars or disco your night away.


It’s funny how one could find beauty in simplicity. Where calesas still roam the streets. Where people smile and could find others familiar even just seeing them for the very first time. Where one does not have to shed lots of dough just to experience fun. Where one does not have to worry too much on security. Where it is garbage free and one could talk and be care free. Such an escape from the grueling big city life.


Along this boulevard, writers were able to write creative stories. Along this boulevard, romance blossoms among inspired hearts. Along this boulevard, an alliance among friends were forged. Along this boulevard, memories were created.


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Boulevard at Day



















Boulevard at Night



















photos by:
stepbackrepulse, jare, rafcerteza, nonexpert.tk, stormcrypt, roy ramos, rey besido, diamonds in the soles of her shoes, revenui, zeelicious, raj belleza, edgar j. edeza, panelo, brian rimer, merse09, peroverj, island lures, revenui,arnaldoubatuba, litolmaws, tatorts

text by:
michael rey

[dbrain23]

You probably should start here:
https://www.istorya.net/forums/destin...there-116.html

Guys, like @skullyboy, @Goose, @Miguel, @colby, @mimigs, @dbrain23, @tophat, and @rAiNe_ could probably pitch in about newer rates and newly-discovered spots (kung dili sila busy) hehehe.

Some very nice picture posts by @Miguel in this thread that are worth re-posting....

sorry bro! maglisod jud ko pitch-in about anything regarding Dumaguete. Haven't been home for 5 1/2 months..

[Sand Man]

Public service announcement:


Photo of Jonathan Tan Lee Seng

We would like to inform the public of a recent scam that happened here in Dumaguete City by an alleged Singaporean national who gave his name as Jonathan Tan Lee Seng....

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Dakpan!

[goffaman]

Its been ages since naka anha ko.. really nice place.

[Passport]

kinsa kaha ng tapad ni four23 nga naka red naglingkod sa boulevard ...

[four23]

dalia gud nimo kita nako master? nitapad ra na nangayog #