| Arriving in Siquijor was like going back in time. To get | | | | the entire property, you can see the Island of Bohol |
| to the resort, you should hire a tricycle to get the real | | | | and Cebu as well as a few Volcanos in the distance. |
| feel of the island. The resort does offer free pick up | | | | the cafe is located at the main house where the |
| from the pier, but we decided to rough it and get the | | | | owners live and it is stunning. We ordered a sandwich |
| feel of the place. The Island has no modern malls or | | | | and looked at the dinner menu while we ate. It is |
| stores but rather what you would see back in 1950s | | | | suggested that you place your dinner order early as all |
| Manila. Small towns like Siquijor and Larena ( Used to | | | | the food is prepared fresh and depending on what you |
| be the capital ) are just a few of the sites to see on | | | | order, they may have to go directly to the fisherman |
| the way to the resort. These towns have everything | | | | or rancher to get it for that evening. We ordered the |
| you need for everyday life, just in a rural setting that | | | | Firefly chicken. After lunch we went back down to the |
| starts the relaxation process. The small homes | | | | room and took a nap. |
| scattered along the road really bring you back in time, | | | | We woke up and got ready for dinner. The sunset |
| although there are a few larger homes peppered in | | | | was amazing. Even though the resort is on the east |
| along the way. The town of Enrique Villanueva is very | | | | side of the island, the clouds were a beautiful shade of |
| rural and there is onlt the wet market and a few small | | | | reddish purple with other spectrums of color mixed in. |
| stores where you can purchase basic items you may | | | | We had a wonderful dinner ( a culinary delight ) and |
| need during your stay. The people all smile and you | | | | topped it off with desert and coffee. |
| automatically feel as if you are part of a family. | | | | That evening we walked down the stairs and walked |
| When you arrive at the resort you approach a large | | | | the shoreline. We watched as the local fisherman |
| wooden gate approx. 2 1/2 meters tall. You can't see | | | | searched the rocks and coral for eels and other |
| what is on the other side and it keeps you guessing as | | | | creatures to both eat and use as bait. After about 30 |
| to what to expect. Then they opened the gate and | | | | minutes we went back to the room, called it a day and |
| the view is amazing. The grounds are beautiful with a | | | | looked forward to the days ahead. |
| backdrop of the ocean. We were greeted by the | | | | Located on Siquijor Island in Libo, Enrique Villanueva, the |
| owners Scott & Cecile and after telling them about | | | | Firefly Cove Beach Resort is a all inclusive Green & |
| ourselves we were brought to our room. We walked | | | | Environmentally friendly resort located on approx 1 |
| down a path of concrete stepping stones outlines with | | | | Hectare ( 2 acres ) of private, beautifully landscaped |
| black river rock and was in awe at the surroundings. | | | | ocean front property. Comprising of only 4 spacious |
| When we got to the room it was down by the water | | | | rooms it offered the ultimate peaceful getaway with |
| and had beautiful Mahogony furnishings and a beautiful | | | | out all the noise and crowds of large resorts.It had |
| hardwood floor. We turned on the Aircon right away, | | | | newly built lavish Mahogany furnishings and en suite |
| grabbed a beer from the mini bar and just sat down | | | | bathrooms, air conditioning, ceiling fans and in room |
| on the patio gazing out at some fisherman casting their | | | | minibar. There was a gourmet restaurant which |
| large bamboo fish trap into the ocean. | | | | served Philippine dishes, Italian, American, Fresh |
| After sitting there in a meditative state for who knows | | | | seafood and Barbeques. It also has a full bar with |
| how long, we decided to get a bite to eat at the Firefly | | | | many hard to find drinks. |
| Cafe. Located at the top of the property overlooking | | | | |