Life’s Lessons

A very long day yesterday. I and Ace had an early morning trip to the beach to take photo of the sunrise and had a short swim while the water was still therapeutic. We attended the Sunday worship service, had lunch and went to Philippine Eagle Center. The first photo I took is the photo of a creek with so cool and clear water. I and Ace took turns in taking photos of anything we find interesting in around the park. It’s the first time Ace seen a real life Philippine Eagle (Monkey-eating Eagle) because what he saw before is the preserved body of Diola. He was so amazed at the first sets of eagle he saw and I told him “you will be more amazed at how big the Monkey-eating Eagles are. If they spread their wings, it’s wider than my arms stretched out.” Hence, he waited for Pag-Asa to spread its wings but he waited for nothing. Seems Pag-Asa is not in the mood. So did other Monkey-eating Eagles. But He was more interested on Pag-Asa because I was telling him Pag-Asa is the first Philippine Eagle hatched in captivity thru artificial insemination. See, artificial insemanation are not only fot humans. The second photo is taken another Philippine Eagle as if showing off to the visitors. It never get tired of flying around the cage not like the others.

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Our vacation in Camiguin Island last month was one of the great adventures we had as a couple. That vacation was not planned well that we went there without even any idea where to stay. Hence, we spent almost two hours looking for a nice and affordable resort. We had so much fun and we are looking forward to have another vacation soon. Actually, we are planning to have it within the country but I would love to consider a vacation outside the country. Sounds great! That if, we’ll be capable of having it abroad. Anyway, vacation abroad needs a more detailed preparation especially in accommodation and transportation for our convenience. Considering the hassle of looking for the right place to stay, HotelReservations.com will be of great help. The site has a lot to offer covering almost all vacation concerns from accommodation to transportation. Choices in accommodation ranges from hotels, motels and resorts including vacation rentals to name a few. A comprehensive directory of hotels, motels, resorts is available for every destination including the published rates for each establishment. Hence, choosing where to stay will be easy for I can check first the specific location, the amenities of the hotel, the inclusions of the published rate, and the most important is, to compare hotel rates. Flight bookings is also one of the services the site offers. Thus, planning and booking for our flight will be convenient than going to airline booking offices. But seems there’s a lot to do with arranging our own vacation. I guess getting a vacation package is much more convenient for us…and much cheaper, I suppose. It is the best worry-free and hassle-free solution for any vacation. Among others, best deals are also offered…meaning, big hotel discounts of up to 70%. What a great savings in our part. So, for our first out-of-the-country vacation, we will be booking with HotelReservations.com for our convenience and to avail of the great discounts.      

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From Camiguin Island, we went straight to Cagayan de Oro City (the city of golden friendship) and spent the night in one of our friend’s house. When everybody’s prepared for the day, we were brought by our friend to Macahambus Adventure Park. The park offers skybridge walking, zipline, rapelling and water rafting. Water rafting lasts for 5-6 hours…I doubt I can make it till the last rapid. The group decided to try skybridge and zipline. We will be crossing three bridges 250 feet high. Isn’t that scary? We were so excited at first but when I started to walk across the first bridge, with Ace behind me, I got so nervous. Though my harness is attached to a cable, I’m scared because I have fear in heights. After the three skybridges, is the zipline. Ace went first before me and I became more scared. After my harness was hooked in the line, off I went hanging 250 feet high and I was screaming to death until I reached the end of the line. Alas! I made it! I thought I would faint but I did it!

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We’ve gone fishing at A&J Fishpen in Lagoon (30 minutes away from where we stayed for the night). The guys enjoyed fishing, caught one fish each….and were cooked for our dinner (in addition to what we ordered).

After dinner, we went back to Mambajao and spent some time at Paras Beach Resort

After a restful night, we had an early breakfast and off we went to White Island

it’s about 10-minute ride thru pump boat….and here we are…..

The guys took pictures of us jumping but after numerous attempts, we weren’t able to make it….

after a while, we were able to make improvised tripod so that everybody will be included in the group picture….

the water is so inviting…..so cool, fresh, and clean.

the sand is white…..it’s so nice walking in it…..

hubby took picture of our footprints

and our final pose in the island….

like beach models….

The next destination is the Katibawasan Falls.

it’s so high that we had difficulty capturing the whole height of the falls.

Next is the Sunken cemetery.

we took a boat (non-motorized) to go to the cross behind us….so scary at first but it’s worth the experience

behind us are the old volcano and portion of Mt. Hibok Hibok.

The island is so beautiful, the people are nice and accommodating….being here is one of the greatest experience I ever had!

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We departed for Camiguin on Monday, 7:55 AM (January 28) and took the shortest road to Cagayan de Oro City via Carmen, Cotabato. At 1PM, we arrived CDO junction and turned towards Gingoog City. Nobody in the group has been to Camiguin and we haven’t brought a map with us. We just relied on our instincts….hehehe. Good thing I read some reviews about the island before we left and I get familiar with the towns in the island and where we will ride a shuttle ferry. We are so happy upon knowing that we are already in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental (after an hour) and was teeming with joy as we read a road sign “To Balingoan Port”. We arrived just in time for the ferry is about to leave. As the ferry is making its way to the island, we were able to take our lunch (at last!).

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