I love seafood and enjoy going to destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao if only to be able to eat fresh seafood in whatever way it is cooked (or uncooked). Grilled seafood is great and given the variety derived from our wealthy seas, one is assured of As we were in Roxas City, it was only fitting that we "feast" on the bounty of the sea as the city is called the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines" because of the variety they are able to get from the waters of the coast. We missed their famed angel wing shellfish (diwal) though, of which the city celebrates a feast with the same name. This variety of shellfish is said to grow only in clean waters and were almost wiped out a few years ago if not for the city strictly implementing environmental and aquatic programs to revive its populations.
 |
| The Coco Veranda is along Baybay Beach and has an excellent view of the sea |
 |
| Our host ordered grilled fish, prawns and sinigang for us to enjoy while exchanging stories about Roxas City |
We will definitely return to Roxas City and not only to enjoy their seafood but also to try to improve their transport system including easing congestion along its roads. We will also be returning to enjoy the company of friends and acquaintances in the city, where the people are generally warm. The language and dialects are related to Hiligaynon, the language of the Ilonggos, which is naturally malambing even when people happen to be arguing already. Capiz is one of 4 provinces sharing the island of Panay, the others being Iloilo to its south, and Aklan and Antique to the west.
-
No comments:
Post a Comment