Matina Aplaya Fiesta and Shiela's Pre-Birthday Celebration

Last weekend was a big weekend for Durante family. There were two things to celebrate that time, first was the fiesta of there area Matina Aplaya(i'm not sure if they were also affected by the flash flood) which fell on Saturday and the birthday of their only daughter Shiela which fell on Sunday.

Shiela was my classmate when I was in high school. We have been friends since then, and since then she and her family loves to invite people to come to their house during the fiesta of there area. Not only to celebrate the fiesta but also to celebrate the day they're daughter was born(even if its the next day). I forgot how many times I attended this celebration, but the I can still remember the things we have done before. First of course is the food. Lots of delicious unlimited foods! Next is the company, happy people who loves to talk, laugh and sing. Everybody is so game that what ever we will do they still participate(maybe because of alcohol too..lol). This event also is one of ways that we, my friends got the chance to get together after not seeing each other for some time due to our different lives and busy schedules. So here are some of our happy faces last weekend at Shiela's crib.

Surigao Escapade: Sea Turtle(Pawikan) Encounter

This post is a continuation of my Surigao Escapade. The interval is a bit too long now but I still decided post it anyway because I believe it is a great experience to share here in my blog. I believe it is a once in a life time experience for some of us. So enjoy some of the pictures taken by my girlfriend Cindy while I'm very busy hunting(more on chasing..lol) the sea turtles.

New Home at El Rio Subdivision, Davao City

2011 started really great for us. Financially we are slowly getting stable, my sister graduated from college and my father found a new business ventures. Recently my aunt from my mother's side constructed their house here in Davao City where their lot is beside ours. Another aunt of mine on my father side also have a lot near our lot or its adjacent to ours. When they visit here in Davao last month, they were looking for potential houses to buy so they'll have a house to live in when they are here. (Btw, they are from Sultan Kudarat and had a good business there so the just visit here.) Luckily, they might found the house at El Rio that time and decided to buy it.

Last week, my aunt from Sultan Kudarat with here son and her son's wife went here in Davao for a checkup and also to buy the house they found in El Rio. Now, since they just visit here from time to time there will be no one who will stay at their house when they were in their other house and managing their businesses. So they told my mother that they would want us to stay in their house so there will be someone to look after it while they are away. And it was a very major-major best idea ever! First is we will no longer pay for rent(less expenses for me..heheheh). Second is no more flooding, because the area is a bit sloppy and the house is a bit on top(for 7 year we lived in a place where flood always occur...T_T) Lastly, the place is 300% cleaner that the other houses we lived in, as in or maybe because the house was new. heheh. So here are some of the pics i took when we visit the house at El Rio which we are also living in right now.

Surigao Escapade: Enchanted River

The long and much awaited trip we were planning came to reality last May 22, 2011. About 1:00AM, we, the BoB and friends made our way to Surigao before the summer ended. Here are some of the pictures to share, first is Enchanted River in Hinatuan.

First pit stop is in Tagum Jolibee where Richard and Ma'am Mish are waiting for us. While on the road, I find their road lights very interesting. It is like a path that guides and lights us to our destination. The long stretch of yellow lights are simply beautiful, I manage to take a picture from the van we rented, it is a bit blur. Heheh.

We also stopped in San Franz to fetch Vice, our tour guide since he already been to Hinatuan. Vice's family live in San Franz and he went back to their home so we can simply grab him along the way.

This pic was taken in Barobo, I forgot who told me but he/she said its the boundary between Surigao and Agusan. We stopped hre because the driver had a little rest with coffee and bread after hours of driving.

And we finally arrived at Enchated River, Hinatuan. First thing to do is to pay the entrance and reserve a cottage, table or something. When we arrived there, there were already few families there. They are having their breakfast there. After eating our breakfast, we all go to the river and swim to the clear salted water of the said enchanted river.

Bed to Tongson Village to NCCC Mall to Bed Again

When I woke up this morning, I was confronted by my mother. I got shocked because I was not yet in my right mind (still sleepy..*bed....more bed time..beeeedddd). Most of the things she told me and what was happening around us was not yet registering into my sleepy mind. Then I wash my face (hilamos), brush my teeth and drink about 2-3 glasses of water. Then it all sunk in to me. My mother wants us to come with her to the lot be bought because my Aunt Lala and Uncle Nonoy from Lebak, Sultan Kudarat was going to fetch us to go there with then. Without having breakfast, I go along with then! Yeah! It was a nice thing the my aunt and uncle brought with then their service, an Isuzu Trooper.

So we arrived at the Tongson Village where my other aunt Vic and uncle Arnold (Spo 3 Arnold Agosto) was there busy attending and working with the construction of their house. Here are some of the pics there.

under construction

Spo 3 Agosto

Te Vic

Kol Nonoy, Te Lala, Te Nene, Mama

Night at Seawall Davao

Last Tuesday Mamy, Gelo and me went to Seawall. Its like a park by the sea, its known for its every controversial giant statue of David. We went there to unwind a bit. Also I want to try my new cam. I wanna see how it performs under a low light scenery. Here are some of the moments I captured while strolling and taking picture at "tatwa dabid". 

don't be shy, pics are clickable..

Panorama

bridge of lights

cute..lol