BACKSTORY: Our last day in Dauin was so stressful. It was time to catch our domestic flight from Dumaguete to Manila, and after days of perfectly reliable transport…from coasters and four-wheel drives to tricycles…we finally experienced our first hiccup.
Just before our scheduled pickup, we learned that our booked transfer from the Airbnb to the airport had been involved in an accident. A replacement vehicle was on its way, but no one could tell us when it would arrive. We could only wait… and watch the minutes tick by as our departure time crept closer. Stress levels were definitely rising.
Then, at last, our ride arrived. Knowing we were running late, the driver did everything he could to make up for lost time. The drive to the airport was one of the fastest and most nerve-racking I can remember. We held tightly onto our seats as we sped along, hoping we’d make it before check-in closed.
Phew! After all that pressure, we arrived just in time.
Despite the unexpected drama, I still managed to notice and photograph a few interesting doors along the main highway. It just goes to show that even on the most stressful travel days, there’s always something worth capturing.
I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge.
Photos taken in 16 March 2026
Great shots in spite of it all. xo
I know right. Glad we all arrived just on time and safe.
Eergh. What a nerve-wracking story. But I admire your aplomb in carrying on clicking, even if you weren’t calm!
Haha well there was nothing else we can do, right? So click away.
Good woman!
Ooh, a colourful and vibrant selection of doors. I love the police outpost!
Yup I got that one right ! Thanks scooj!
Loadsa doors! Your stomach must have been churning though. Glad you made it, Teresa xx
Yes my tummy was but my hands were steady. I think it was my son who was more nervous for me.
Wonderful doors captured under a stressful situation. Amazing! 👏
I know right! I can’t believe it myself.
You did good. 😉
I’m amazed you managed to capture so many and such varied doors on that dash to the airport, especially as I can imagine how stressed you were!
Well a girl gotta do what she has to do! 😂😂😂
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I can imagine you snapping these interesting doors while all wheels were off the ground. What a feat — to make if on time for check in … 😀
Haha my son kept on whispering to me, “Mum, hold tightly.” While I continued on taking photos.
I’ll have to give you the Door Trooper award for photography above and beyond the call of duty. I’m glad you made it to the airport in time.
That’s a nice title haha Glad we did get there on time and also take some photos of doors at the same time. Thanks Dan.
Was DeLorean from Back To The Future your ride to the airport?
Asking so because you have mentioned March 2028 in your post 🙂
Oooops sorry for that, I have corrected it now 😂😂😂 … very observant of you. Thanks Hammad.