Peacocks @ Eden Nature Park

I was in Davao City last March 17-20, 2011 and stayed at Eden Nature Park for one night. This was the third time that I have been in Eden Nature Park but it was my first time to sleep here. I really love this place. I enjoyed every minute that I have spent here. It's a place where you can commune with nature. A place where you can feel the very cool air as you explore 80 hectares of man-made forest; flower gardens; vast gardens of herbs and vegetables; acres of lofty pines and fruit trees; various insects and birds while enjoying a spectacular view of Davao City and Davao Gulf.

Waig Crystal Spring Resort

My family and I spent our vacation here last May 6, 2009. Actually, we’ve been here too last November 2008 during the 2nd birthday of my niece. This spring resort is located in the province of Bukidnon. It’s a three-hour travel from the city of Cagayan de Oro. The place is known for its beautiful spring resorts and Waig Crystal is just one of the main attractions of spring resorts in Maramag, Bukidnon.

Naked King David

Photos were taken at the Times Beach near the Queensland Hotel in Davao City last June 12, 2009. The statue is a replica of King David, sculpted by Michelangelo Buonarroti in 1501. It is one of his two best-known works. The original statue is set on the hilltop of Florence, Italy.

Duka Bay Resort

Last May 24, 2008 we went to Duka Bay Resort in Medina, Misamis Oriental. Just a one hour and forty-five minute bus ride from Cagayan de Oro City. It's a pleasant place where you can relax and have a nice view of the Camiguin Island. The whole area is shaded by great looking large trees. In the western side of the bay are beautiful large rocks where you can see small crabs. Those of you who are into sports can try their kayaks, water bikes and gear for scuba diving. It's a fantastic place for swimming and snorkeling too. You'll see lots of colorful, tropical fish. The most wonderful experience I had was riding the glass bottom boat and witnessed the most spectacular coral reef and caves populated with marine life.

Waterfalls

These three images were taken along the highway of Kisolon, Bukidnon when I was on my way back to Cagayan de Oro City. I dont know the name of this waterfalls but I really love it. And I love the green wild plants surrounding the falls. The scenery is so spectacular that I can't help myself but take some pictures everytime we have our stop over there. Like most of the Great Outdoors, photos don't do the real thing justice, but they do allow you to catch a glimpse of a part of Nature that you might have otherwise missed.

The first two pictures were taken last November 4, 2005 having no rain for a few weeks. The third photo was taken on July 2, 2006 during a rainy season.

Daisy For You Mother

I took this photo from my mother's garden when I went home to Bukidnon last weekend. I'm not sure if this flower was her favorite but she grows so many of them when she was still alive. She had this garden of daisies since I was still in high school and until now it is still there. Every morning during "All Souls Day" she'd remind me to pick daisies from her garden for our dead grandfather and grandmothers. But after her death last November 3, 2003, it was different. She wasn't there anymore to remind me to pick daisies. I was picking DAISY flowers at Mother's garden for HER. It was so painful, it hurt so much. I have always cried everytime I picked daisies during the first two years of her death. Now, it isn't that painful anymore but everytime I see daisy flowers it reminds me of my mother. In my heart, when I see daisies it means my mother.

Villa Arcadia

These were taken when we had our family vacation at Villa Arcadia, Calamcam, Misamis Oriental. Just a one hour and half away from Cagayan de Oro City. Im not so sure if the mountain you can see on the photo is the Camiguin Island.

Butterfly House