Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao
-October, 2010-
Anna, a college friend, chanced upon a promo flight for CDO at P1,500/ head during the second quarter of 2010. Without second thoughts I booked the flight even if my husband couldn't come. He already used up most of his leave for our wedding and honeymoon. We divided each task and I was assigned to book all hotels. Having a contact in CDO, a colleague of mine from previous work, it was easier for me to find a cheap but okay accommodation.
I booked at Willshire Inn located at J.R Borja St. near most of the establishments. It was at the center of the City. We got the Family Room since there were six of us and the cost was P1,250/ night or P209/head. It was way within the budget. For more information on the hotel you could contact 0917-7063800. The room, though cheap, was quite okay. They had a spacious comfort room and an equally big living space, plus they had cable and a functioning airconditioner.
We arrived at our hotel a little before lunch. After checking in we walked a little and reached Bahay Manukan where we had our lunch of Chicken Inasal. When we got back to our hotel, the pick-up for the White Water Rafting had already arrived. We quickly grabbed our change of clothes and hurriedly rode the jeep.
Anna, a college friend, chanced upon a promo flight for CDO at P1,500/ head during the second quarter of 2010. Without second thoughts I booked the flight even if my husband couldn't come. He already used up most of his leave for our wedding and honeymoon. We divided each task and I was assigned to book all hotels. Having a contact in CDO, a colleague of mine from previous work, it was easier for me to find a cheap but okay accommodation.
I booked at Willshire Inn located at J.R Borja St. near most of the establishments. It was at the center of the City. We got the Family Room since there were six of us and the cost was P1,250/ night or P209/head. It was way within the budget. For more information on the hotel you could contact 0917-7063800. The room, though cheap, was quite okay. They had a spacious comfort room and an equally big living space, plus they had cable and a functioning airconditioner.
We arrived at our hotel a little before lunch. After checking in we walked a little and reached Bahay Manukan where we had our lunch of Chicken Inasal. When we got back to our hotel, the pick-up for the White Water Rafting had already arrived. We quickly grabbed our change of clothes and hurriedly rode the jeep.
It took only a couple of minutes ride to get to the rafting site. We chose the beginner's course at P700/ head. It was a 12.32km rivers course with 14 major rapids. Our ride almost turned over during one of our encounters in the rapids (also known as "I am Busy Rapid")--Kitty, Anna and Allen fell over. Anna got traumatized but I think it was fun living on the edge at least once in your life (probably I only say this because I didn't fall over although that would have been a cool experience). It rained during our rafting, hiding the sun the entire time. It added excitement to our already exciting ride. The best rapid for me though was the "Surprise Rapid" it was really huge.
For dinner we ate at their Divisoria. During night time stalls are put up on the area where people sell different foods and goods too. It is also known as their night market. Eating there was cheap and delicious too. During day time the stalls are cleared and once again put up during the night.
Other 2010 Travels:
> Hong Kong
- Disneyland
- Ocean Park
- Peak Tower
- HK Night Life
> Macau, China
> Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao
- CDO Night Life
- Bigby's Cafe
> Camiguin, Mindanao
> Bukidnon, Mindanao
> Batanes
- Northern Batan
- Itbayat
- Sabtang
- Southern Batan
- Basco
> Bohol
- City Tour
- Island Hop
- Panglao
> Tree Top Adventure, Subic
> Singapore
- SG at Night
- City Tour
- Chijmes
- Singapore Zoo
- Universal Studios Singapore (USS)
- Sentosa
> Bali, Indonesia
- Cultural Visits
- Temples
- Tourist Spot
- Menjangan Island
- Menduk Waterfall
> Tagaytay, South Luzon
> Pueblo Por la Playa, Pagbilao Quezon
- The Wedding
- Morning After
> Hundred Islands
- Islands
- Maxine's Restaurant
> Anawagin Cove, Zambales
> Cebu
- Shangri-La, Mactan
- The City
> Hong Kong
- Disneyland
- Ocean Park
- Peak Tower
- HK Night Life
> Macau, China
> Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao
- CDO Night Life
- Bigby's Cafe
> Camiguin, Mindanao
> Bukidnon, Mindanao
> Batanes
- Northern Batan
- Itbayat
- Sabtang
- Southern Batan
- Basco
> Bohol
- City Tour
- Island Hop
- Panglao
> Tree Top Adventure, Subic
> Singapore
- SG at Night
- City Tour
- Chijmes
- Singapore Zoo
- Universal Studios Singapore (USS)
- Sentosa
> Bali, Indonesia
- Cultural Visits
- Temples
- Tourist Spot
- Menjangan Island
- Menduk Waterfall
> Tagaytay, South Luzon
> Pueblo Por la Playa, Pagbilao Quezon
- The Wedding
- Morning After
> Hundred Islands
- Islands
- Maxine's Restaurant
> Anawagin Cove, Zambales
> Cebu
- Shangri-La, Mactan
- The City