Visiting Dumaguete is a rare chance! Thanks to DWCL for sponsoring my trip. My 4 days at Dumaguete were big deal to me--personally! Well, the visit was more of a pleasure and pressure trip! I attended the 46th Annual Convention of the Psychological Association of the Philippines and presented my research too!. But more than the pressure of talking about what you worked on to psychology "bigwigs" in the country--its the experience of visiting this beautiful place that matters most to me!
Right in the heart of Dumaguete City is the internationally recognized Silliman University---I loved the laid b
ack life at Silliman. Students seem to be carefree and stress-free. The huge area of Silliman campus are dotted with full grown giant acacia trees. It has a state of the art auditorium for cultural shows & concerts (the Luce Auditorium), a museum, a beautiful library, an Olympic size swimming pool, archery range, tennis and pelota courts, football field, gym, chapels, a Protestant church, cafeteria, dormitories and faculty houses right within the university premises. Silliman is truly a place to visit when in Dumaguete--not to mention the strip of wide beachfront promenade (perfect for reflection when you get a failing mark!).One cannot simply miss the Rizal Boulevard when in Dumaguete City. Walking along the baywalk in the evening is a memorable experience (especially if you have your "romantic partner" with you! :). The bell tower of St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral was also a sight to see (especially in the evening!). The accomodation of the C & L Suite were simply amazing! Their tapsilog was simply sumptous! Cheap accomodation but the warm hospitality is simply awesome! A must have in Dumaguete is a pair of "ukay" shoe from their evening market--i'm sure Richard and Dexter will cry in despair if they saw this tempting picture!
Truly--Dumaguete is a must to visit in the Philippines!Can't wait to go back and just enjoy the beauty of this pearl!
