Conquering Davao...From Islands to Highlands!

It was four days of adventure like I never thought I would have again after my series of "Rayuma" and "P's". It's great to be alive.

We arrived in Davao last Wednesday (June 24) and was picked up and sent to a hotel by my cousin Kuya Pip. After visiting Tito Esting, Tita Lourdes and Tita Poleng, my companions and I (Jheng and Elise) thought we are still set to hit the road. But all went blank after we hit the bed!

The next day we hit the road early, having our breakfast on our way (Mcdo drive thru) to get to the Davao Marina Wharf on time (7:30) to catch our ferry to Pearl Farm. The resort is a sight to behold but you know it has had its better days. The staff are accommodating and always pleasant to interact with. However, our desperate efforts to find the famous marine life around the resort ended in disappointment. In fainess, it was picture perfect and the food were really excellent. Maybe the dessert table needs some improvement but ... well, it was still a thumbs up for me.

We ended the day buying pearls in Aldevinco from which we found some real steals, dinner in Yahong, and coffee in Jack's Ridge.

Third day was the highlight - Wild Water Rafting. I thought it would be a straineous activity but as it turned out...it was mostly relaxing as we traverse the calmer waters in our three hour rafting through Davao river. The sights were refreshing and the company was good.... no make that great!

After rafting, we went to spend the night in Paradise resort. We had a spanish dinner coupled with spanish songs rendered by the resort singing trio. After a few drinks and a stroll along the beach, we called it a day and were sound a sleep very soon after.

Our last day was spent half day in the beach, half day in the mountain. We went to Eden at 10:30 a.m. and ate our heart out as soon as we arrived in Eden...as in we literally charged to get plates shortly after our entrance.

Our good driver Leo sent us to get our free zip line ride at Zip city after Eden. It was short and sweet.... it was a suitable ending to our adventure trip.