The Poor Traveler's trip to Guimaras, as narrated in this post, was plagued with a series of unfortunate events primarily because of poor planning. However, because of the beauty of the place, we were able to enjoy our stay in this fabulous island province. But there was more. The kindness of our tricycle driver also gave us a little bit more satisfied despite the letdowns of our trip. The trike driver offered to take us to the Our Lady of the Philippines Trappist Monastery in Jordan, Guimaras on the way back to the port from the Alubihod wharf. He said it was no big deal because the monastery is along the way anyway. So off we went to the monastery and boy were we glad he offered to … [Read more...]