May 2008

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May 26, 2008

Lush greens in the city

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Way to the bridge

I did my weekly running exercise routine last Saturday and just as I started, a usual warm up exercise was carried out.

It was 6:00 am when I get near at the San Rafael bridge (I don’t know what is the exact name of the bridge.) connecting areas of Ma-a and Marfori area.

Although the area has always been my running path, a very stunning view enchants me while I was on the bridge, a foggy view of the surrounding area (Wireless cemetery is located – not errie looking).

Nature has revealed

Feeling the gift of nature, it was great to see a lush green area in the city that I think we should appreciate of.


All I can say is that “The best things in life are free sunshine, song of birds, the blue heavens, sunrise, the calm river, the dew of the grasses and other wonders of nature.”

Love, joy and peace of mind are always here for our enjoyment but still what I mentioned above contributes to my overall satisfaction.


 

May 13, 2008

The Canibad beach resort experience

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Just in time…

The weather is cooperating by giving a great shade with not much heat coming from the sun. Indeed, no sunburn to anticipate and I just dipped into the clear waters of Canibad Beach Resort.

The Place…

It was 11 in the morning when I got to Canibad because I traversed earlier the famous Puting Bato mountain before proceeding to this beach.

Secret beach hang-out?

Since I was doing it alone with the help of some locals until I get to the area. Behold! Still pristine waters and the area is surrounded by mountains makes me feel that I’m in the mood of running free on its shore line.

I did not bring any baon but I was able to have my lunch by asking the local resident to make a lunch meal for me… - Charm is really effective. Hehe

It’s my turn to jump.

What do I have for lunch? Rice, Banana, Grilled Pirit, and a soup of matambaka with vegetables that I paid for only 40 pesos.

I already arranged the motorcycle driver who took me to the jump-off point of Puting bato at Sitio Guilon to fetch me at Canibad, Audalan at around 4pm.

It was a great day and maybe the last beach escapade this summer.

 

May 13, 2008

Puting Bato of IGACOS

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Nearing Peak

My last mountain climb was on March 20-23, 2008 at Mount Dulang-Dulang, Bukidnon. I was itching to do a minor climb and I decided to hike the mountain of Samal which they called Puting Bato.

Overlooking area at the Peak

I was at the Sta. Ana wharf bus terminal at around 6:30 and arrived at Babak 7:30 in the morning. It was 8:15 when I arrive at Sitio Guilon, Babak where the jump-off area going to Puting bato is situated.

On my way to the mountain

 

Off I go hiking at around 8:30 after asking for the locals about the trail. I passed a house where they log your name and collect a fee of 5 pesos since I am passing by their area.

Near Peak house collecting 5 pesos

9am and I was already at the peak of Puting bato. Since it was a minor climb, it just took me 30 minutes to get at the top.

 

Overlooking at the top, Panabo city is very visible, Mati area and Davao City. It was a great short adventure just to satisfy passion for being on foot. =)

 

View from the top

As I planned, I just stayed for about 10 minutes at the top then proceeded to Canibad Beach resort which it took me for about 1 hour and 10 minutes on foot on a big road.

 

Before I get there, I passed by Sitio Tayapok, Tagbitinao area and stop on a sari sari store to have some snack – a cold softdrink and bread. I arrive at Taglono highway following the road going to Canibad.

On my way going to Canibad

It was 11am when arrived at Canibad… I can already see the bluish green, white colored shore from above… I’ll post my canibad beach resort experience soon.

For those who want to visit Puting bato and you need someone that will guide you, just leave a message and i’ll give you the contact number of the person that can help you.