It's the longest report I had ever written. In 5 days, I wrote 35 pages, an estimated 12,000 words and inclusive of 2 days of research and reflection. Oh yes. This is not the actual report that I submitted to the school as part of a module. Some parts have been removed due to content sensitivity and confidelity. However, some parts have been added as well. On the final post, I'll post up all the posts as one single post. Anyways, here goes the first segment:
1. Day One
On the first day, we gathered at Terminal Two of Changi International Airport, before checking in our bags, clearing the immigration and finally, boarding the plane that would take us on the first step of our trip. On board the plane during the three-hour flight, everyone was enjoying ourselves and taking time off to get to know one another better and break the ice.
We landed safely at Cebu’s Mactan International Airport after the three hour flight. We took three buses, each looking like vans, to transport our bags and us to the SYL centre. The students and teachers from NP and NJC took two buses, while our bags took the third. Once ready, we embarked on a bumpy, four-hour bus ride to the ferry terminal, while enjoying the sights along the way.
Compared to the orderly traffic and inconsiderate drivers we have back here in Singapore, traffic rules at Cebu are nearly non-existant. Traffic is unregulated and not all traffic lights are in operation at many road junctions. If the drivers back home in Singapore are known to be inconsiderate, how would fellow Singaporeans rate the drivers we met over at Cebu? The long, exhilarating ride was tough, but was an eye opener to many of us that afternoon. Although it might have caused some of us to feel frightened when the bus we were on seemed to be on a collision course with another vehicle travelling in the opposite direction while overtaking a slower vehicle on a narrow road, it felt as though I was inside a video game. There were many near-misses with other vehicles and to add to the excitement, we were travelling at high speed!
We arrived at the ferry terminal shortly before 6pm, and the sun was setting! At 6pm, we boarded the ferry bound for Dumaguete City. The sun was setting as we sailed toward the Island, and it was definitely a sight not commonly seen back in Singapore.Upon arrival at the ferry terminal, our journey had not ended. Some of us were directed to a jeepney, a public bus, to a bus as well as the car of Mr Saceda. It was pitch black when we travelled the final kilometer to the centre, though it was not yet 8pm in the evening. When we finally arrived, we were warmly welcomed by a banner. I felt at home once again.
Well, that's all for tonight, the second day will be up tomorrow!
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