It’s been a long while that I haven’t updated this blog. I’ve been busy this month enjoying myself with the twice travel I made to Davao City and a cruise going to Bohol. I’m considering this month as the best month of the year not only because it’s my birthday month but because many of my dreams did come true during the month of August. It was fulfilling and I can say that I truly live the best life. Though simple as it was, small dreams that came true are priceless.

My First travel to Davao City happened last Aug 6, 2010 together with my office buddies that include Bryan. I availed a 3 day vacation leave that left me worry-free during our stay there. And on my birthday I spent the day with my family in Gingoog City.

To summarize the eventful day in Davao, I will list here the place I have visited and dreamed once:

1. Samal Island - Don’t missed the island hopping and scuba diving experience in Samal Island.
2. Crocodile Park - See how crocodiles grow in this park, touch them and have a taste of their meat. There are wild and extinct animals living in the park too. You will enjoy the place and understand nature more.
3. Dencio Restaurant - Don’t forget to treat yourself at the place. They serve delectable meat and rice. The whole gang agreed that the foods really taste good!
4. Malling - Step in the G-mall, NCCC mall and SM Davao. They have huge spaces for shopping.
5. Food tripping - Visit some small food cart in malls. I tried some yogurt and pizza there.

Later this month I visited Davao City again for business purposes. But fun can never be out of place despite of works. Other places I got to see:

1. People’s Park - Marvelous structures will entertain its visitors. It is perfect for bonding and doing some exercise both for family and friends.
2. Ranchero Grill Restaurant - They served well respectable dining experience. Place has good ambiance and a playground stood at the side which attracts us while waiting for the foods to be served.
3. Lachi’s - Sweet goodies are available here. If you have a sweet tooth, bring with you some items from here.

The second’s visit highlights our meeting with the other team members in Davao office. It’s such a wonderful time to finally see and meet them. Though visit was short, it’s good enough to talk with them.

I was very happy with the travel I made in Bohol this month. The splendid island, I can’t explain how I feel being there. The rich cultures, the nature, the warm people all adds in a one of a kind experience. I’d like to say that I’m lucky to reach the place, to watch in my very own eyes the beauty of their bountiful nature. No wonder many tourists flock in the province.

1. Chocolate Hills - It’s been one of the seven wonders of the world. You can’t help but be amazed with it’s structures.
2. Tarsier - The smallest primate in the world. They’ve became extinct.
3. Prony - The famous phyton in the Philippines that few artists have visited like Kuya Kim.
4. Man Made Forest - Tall tress standing to give you shade and cool travel just before you reach Chocolate Hills.
5. Loboc river Cruise - Take the romantic cruise in Bohol and taste their cuisine to add to the whole experience.
6. Baclayon Church - Say a prayer in this prehistoric church.
7. Blood Compact Statue - This one is a famous picture of strong men having a compact at the scenic view of a horizon.
8. Balicasag Island - a  small white island that has pristine waters and green nature wonder. Do snorkeling and boating in the fish sanctuary. Really great place for unwinding.
9. Bohol Tropics Resort - Nice place for food tripping and picture taking during the night. It has lively dancing lights and good oldie music to indulge with.
10. Island City Mall - Shop at this convenient mall at Bohol.
11. Calamay - Who doesn’t know about their specialty? When you say Bohol, Kalamay is associated with it.
12. Dao Diamond Bed and Breakfast - We stayed in this cozy place while in Bohol.
13. Loboc Forest Camp - They have house of butterflies and other species of animals.
14. Hanging Bridge - Fight your fear over high heights by walking and crossing  the shaky bridge.

I will be writing soon more of each detail of the places above. That include the fiesta in CDO and my birthday.
Keep on posted.

June is here! It’s half of the year and I’m counting what I have done during the past 5 months. Summer is over, have I been enjoying it? Of course I did. Here are the highlights of my summer:

My trip to Camiguin last April

Camiguin Island

ostrich farm

ostrich

I meet some ostrich in Mahinog Provincial Animal Breeding and Ostrich Production Center :D. Thanks to my ever loving friend in Camiguin, it was a joy ride and funny adventure. Our first step was in Mahinog next in katibawasan falls to Sto. Nino cold spring and finally a warm bath at ardent hot spring. We’ve made the travel for just half a day using motorbikes. Che was bringing her cute baby and hubby too.

Katibawasan falls and Sto. nino are must see places when you are in Camiguin. You will be thrilled with the cold water. What I can remember when I think about the place is its coldness.

katibawasan falls

sto. nino cold spring

old church

The old church is a great destination if you are particular about historical places. The municipality built a small church inside the fallen old church (constructed by Spanish priests).

sunken cemetary

The next morning, Bryan and I explored Mahinog, we eventually reached a restaurant owned by Vjandep which is known for their famuos pastel.

We then dropped at Gingoog City after the trip.

First off I’d like to send my greetings of Happy Valentines to you! So how did you spent the day? Was it a remarkable one? On valentines day we visit the place of El Salvador Municipality, particularly the Divine Mercy Shrine. It is Sunday so a mass was held at the chapel. Luckily we have attended the said mass. The mass is treated with great respect and solemnity. Ladies are required to wear long skirts as it is a holy and sacred place, so ladies take note, when going there use the appropriate skirt specially when they are holding a mass (Sunday). It’s my first time to visit the place and I don’t have the knowledge yet about this policy. I’m sorry about this ignorance. Good thing they lend long skirts to visitors wearing pants like me. So I end up looking like this. So how do I look with this one?

Okay this is not the highlight of the Shrine but this 50 feet statue.

Bryan and I are amazed and awed upon seeing the structure. It’s a huge and beautifully crafted one. If you are devoted to the Divine Mercy, you should watch it in real life. You can only climb the stairs and reach the heart of the Divine Mercy when you have the permission (given by the priest and staff of the shrine). Inside the heart of the Divine Mercy is a hidden niche of a life size statue of St. Faustina. The cross section of Ray is made up of stained glasses.

Some Facts about the Divine Mercy Shrine:

Lot Area:9.8 hectares
Purchased Price: P8,500,000.00 including taxes
Master Planner of architects: Palafox Associates, Makati Metro Manila
Sculptor: Nick Reyes, UP Fine Arts

They also have a flowing holy water. So when you go there bring with you an empty container so you can fill it with this water.

Following are the pics I took while we are climbing the stairs. I took it to show or reveal how the statue looks like as you get nearer to it.

Looking like a real tourist….and the face looked so tired too. hehe

Seeing the wide ground with flowers surrounding it creates a good feeling. Across the hill where the Divine Mercy stood is the endless sea. It’s a breathless view and the air is so refreshing.

El Salvador

And let me remind you to bring an umbrella, the heat can spoil your visit.

Or if not, enjoy a cute shade of a plant.

It was a great day and we’re happy with our date. Enjoy your visit too.

I’m writing this entry with a smile and yes! I’m back on track, that means I’m inspired with everything I have in life now, from work to relationships. I can’t help but laugh remembering our trip to High Ridge Park yesterday. It wasn’t a planned visit, we just decided to go there after accomplishing personal goals during that day. We hurriedly went there with a small pack of snack before darkness  strikes. And there, what more could I say? It was a funny crazy trippin’ activity, all we did was took unlimited pics of our faces and the view (I didn’t post all pics here). And funnier was there were only the two of us, it’s like bonding and creating different pose. Good thing the timer camera was cooperating. By the way, High Ridge park is located at the hill of Upper Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro, you can reach it via Bacolod St.

High-ridge-park

view-from-high-ridge

And when it started to get dark, we slowly packed our things and prepared to go home. Our adventure was hilarious.  I tried to scared Bryan while we’re on the road and ’twas effective I really made a scared face out of him :P, silly me! hahaha. Reminder: Road going there is a little bumpy and very challenging to amateur drivers.

High-ridge-park

High-ridge-during-night

View from the top is such a splendid thing to behold, to breath life and enjoy the scenery from afar. I wish to discover more things out of life, to travel more, to reach more destinations, to see more, to walk more and live more.

There’s no place like home. Gingoog City is my favorite spot aside from the fact that it’s the place where I grow up (though I only grew figuratively by just little inch :P) it’s the place where I learned so much things in life, it’s the place where I earned my friends who still are my friends after high school. It’s Gingoog City that I left to pursue my college education in Iligan City. But nothing still beats Gingoog from other places I’ve been to. From it’s peacefulness and simplicity and the warm people living there. In fact many foreigners are now flocking in in the city, they are more likely to live there and never go back to their foreign  country because they found a home in Gingoog. At least that’s what I observed. Gingoog though a small city is a promising land that offers entertainment to simple people like me. Want to live in a city that you could visit a beach easily? Choose Gingoog! Beaches lies attractively around it from Duka beach to Badiangon to Talisayan and all. Pictures shown here is the Sta. Rita church which is the patron of the city. In front of it is the newly renovated plaza with wondrous flowers dwelling in it and a man made fountain too.

You’ll be amazed to see sculptures of fruits along with the plaza. This is a project of the government to showcase the farm products and the famous fruits growing in the city. You may ask why fruits? It’s because Gingoog is an agricultural city.  See pictures below.

Gingoog_city_fruits

Gingoog_attractions

And what’s more special about these fruits is that my uncle is the main sculptor