Cebu South Road Trip 2: Boljoon Promenade and Dalaguete’s Church, Market and Torta
Just like Oslob, my mother told me that Boljoon doesn’t really have any local food specialty. She said that the town is mostly known for its scenic promenade and waterfront which I quite agree. I however did a little research and it looks like they have calamay, the sticky sweet dessert, and since I am not into sweets, it was not so bad to have missed it.
Boljoon website: Boljoon
Boljoon Promenade
Now I hope the local officials will further develop this promenade by maintaining its natural beauty and view, and not give in to careless development and reckless capitalism, such as placing a Jollibee store in the middle of it (like what happened to the Minglanilla Plaza).
Ooops! I caught both in the act!
Boljoon Church and Museum
The Patrocino de Maria Church in Boljoon is said to be the oldest remaining stone church in Cebu. I did not go inside anymore because the rest are waiting for me in the car.
Here is what I learned so far: There is a Museum beside the church that exhibits an archaeological dig unearthing human skeletons, some relics, antique plates and jars, and jewellery dating back to the 15th century before the Spaniards came in 1521 (16th century).
I may need to come back and find out who this Cora Plaskera is.
DalagueteTorta
Dalaguete Website: Dalaguete
Dalaguete is often called by the locals as the ‘Little Baguio’ of Cebu because of its green and fresh mountains. The town is also hailed as the ‘Vegetable Basket of the Cebu Province’. Majority of the vegetables dumped in the city’s biggest market – Carbon Market comes from Dalaguete. The town even has a festival called ‘Utanon Festival’ (Vegetable Festival) that honours as well it’s patron saint, San Guillermo.
We had the chance to visit the Mantalongon Market in the mountains on our earlier drive. See here my entry: Mantalongon: the vegetable basket of Cebu and why I missed out Osmena Peak
The girl was so shy to pose at first, she could not stop laughing, but eventally she mellowed down and this is the result.
Now Dalaguete has its own famous local specialty that every Dalagitnon is very proud of: Torta. They are light cakes that is similar to a chiffon cake. Because it is light, you can easily gobble up 2 or 3 in one sitting. There are variations such as the plain torta or the one with cheese and raisins toppings.
I really liked this. I wished we bought more.
Dalaguete Market
Then we checked out the market to buy some vegetables. My mother said its very cheap here so off she went to buy some while I snapped away pictures of the lady vendors.
In the Philippines, majority of the vegetable vendors are women.
San Guillermo de Aquitana Church
Then I detoured to the San Guillermo de Aquitana Church which is located just beside the market. The ceiling of the church has an impressive painting and I wondered how they were able to preserve it, or if this was a repainting job.
In front of the church is a little park and a promenade and I was tempted to explore it but I realised that I have been gone far too long and I am sure the mother is done with her vegetable shopping and the 2 males inside the car would have by now become impatient, so time to go back.
The municipal building located on the main road.
When I came back I saw a lady leaning on the car, who turned out to be pestering my mom for money. Her story is that her daughter is sick and needed to be brought to the hospital. Hmm, her story sounds so familiar. Fishy huh? If you are Filipino you right away know this is a modus operandi to extract money from unsuspecting strangers.
Anyway, my mother being a kind-hearted and helpful woman gave her some money.
On to our last 2 stops: Argao and Carcar
Previous posts on this road trip:
Cebu South Road Trip 1: In search of Tostado in Santader and the Heritage Trail of Oslob
Travel Period: November 2012
Destination: Boljoon and Dalaguete (Cebu), The Philippines
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Boljoon website: Boljoon
Boljoon Promenade
Now I hope the local officials will further develop this promenade by maintaining its natural beauty and view, and not give in to careless development and reckless capitalism, such as placing a Jollibee store in the middle of it (like what happened to the Minglanilla Plaza).
Ooops! I caught both in the act!
Boljoon Church and Museum
The Patrocino de Maria Church in Boljoon is said to be the oldest remaining stone church in Cebu. I did not go inside anymore because the rest are waiting for me in the car.
Here is what I learned so far: There is a Museum beside the church that exhibits an archaeological dig unearthing human skeletons, some relics, antique plates and jars, and jewellery dating back to the 15th century before the Spaniards came in 1521 (16th century).
I may need to come back and find out who this Cora Plaskera is.
DalagueteTorta
Dalaguete Website: Dalaguete
Dalaguete is often called by the locals as the ‘Little Baguio’ of Cebu because of its green and fresh mountains. The town is also hailed as the ‘Vegetable Basket of the Cebu Province’. Majority of the vegetables dumped in the city’s biggest market – Carbon Market comes from Dalaguete. The town even has a festival called ‘Utanon Festival’ (Vegetable Festival) that honours as well it’s patron saint, San Guillermo.
We had the chance to visit the Mantalongon Market in the mountains on our earlier drive. See here my entry: Mantalongon: the vegetable basket of Cebu and why I missed out Osmena Peak
The girl was so shy to pose at first, she could not stop laughing, but eventally she mellowed down and this is the result.
Now Dalaguete has its own famous local specialty that every Dalagitnon is very proud of: Torta. They are light cakes that is similar to a chiffon cake. Because it is light, you can easily gobble up 2 or 3 in one sitting. There are variations such as the plain torta or the one with cheese and raisins toppings.
I really liked this. I wished we bought more.
Dalaguete Market
Then we checked out the market to buy some vegetables. My mother said its very cheap here so off she went to buy some while I snapped away pictures of the lady vendors.
In the Philippines, majority of the vegetable vendors are women.
San Guillermo de Aquitana Church
Then I detoured to the San Guillermo de Aquitana Church which is located just beside the market. The ceiling of the church has an impressive painting and I wondered how they were able to preserve it, or if this was a repainting job.
In front of the church is a little park and a promenade and I was tempted to explore it but I realised that I have been gone far too long and I am sure the mother is done with her vegetable shopping and the 2 males inside the car would have by now become impatient, so time to go back.
The municipal building located on the main road.
When I came back I saw a lady leaning on the car, who turned out to be pestering my mom for money. Her story is that her daughter is sick and needed to be brought to the hospital. Hmm, her story sounds so familiar. Fishy huh? If you are Filipino you right away know this is a modus operandi to extract money from unsuspecting strangers.
Anyway, my mother being a kind-hearted and helpful woman gave her some money.
On to our last 2 stops: Argao and Carcar
Previous posts on this road trip:
Cebu South Road Trip 1: In search of Tostado in Santader and the Heritage Trail of Oslob
Travel Period: November 2012
Destination: Boljoon and Dalaguete (Cebu), The Philippines
Keep in touch and follow me on Facebook: Travel & Lifestyle Diaries by Dutched Pinay Travels
Happy Travels! Enjoy Life =)
