Colors of Life

It was a short-noticed invitation. Kapatagan is one of the places I look forward to visit not expecting that it was to happen within the next few minutes after my Office Administration class. The group of Dr. Ann Okan, sir Joel Escobidal, and sir Irvin Mirabueno waited few steps away from the door of my office waiting for my exit from the class.

Earlier, sir Joel mentioned that they are heading to Kapatagan at 7:30 to scout for a place for the Sabbath School coordinators’ one-day retreat. I confessed my willingness to come along but due to classes at 9:00, I told him that they should be better off without me. That was around 8:00.

However, just when I thought that the group already left, there was sir Irvin, standing at the class room door and motioning that they were waiting for me. I told him that if they can wait for the next 10 minutes, I will go, if not, I will do it next time.

Well, more minutes later, I found myself tagged along with group on board sir Irvin’s Mitsubishi Estrada that tried to maneuver the bumpy-smooth-bumpy narrow and winding road to, what is dubbed as, the summer capital of Davao!

First destination– Mt. Apo Highland Resort. The place is still undergoing major development. However, the place is so far, the best place to be!

Next stop– Camp@Tagan. “Davao’s newest Eco-Adventure Haven,” still on its developing stage, and is still trying to live up on its marketing slogan.

Last stop was Agong House which showcased the works of Kublai Millan.

Alas, it was time to come home! But eager to go back for Sabros and more!

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Needless to say, it’s all about our recent overnight trip to Samal with my my family, my sister, Ivy and her family and Iris, who flew in from Manila for the “long weekend.”

We went beach hopping before we settled at Punta del Sol. We rented a small room and pitched a family just next to the rented open cottage. The kids flocked to the room we rented….mainly because it was air-conditioned. Good thing, too, because the rain poured heavily that night.

The next morning we visited Hagimit Falls. It was a pretty sight but the water wasn’t that pretty that morning due to the rain that poured that night.

Well, it was  a great bonding for all of us. We miss our folks, though, dad and mom, who kept us company through the phone…checking us out every now and then.

Come December…looking forward to it!

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