Most extensive holiday getaway!!!
Why most extensive? Because this 2 week long vacation to our province in Mindanao is special. We've waited 10 long years for something like this to happen again. You see, it IS EXPENSIVE to travel and ride a plane especially if you have a big family, like us (9 members you might ask)!
Anyway, my family's version of a "holiday getaway" is somewhat fresh this time. Because a lot of new things happened. But I guess what makes this trip extra special is that we were able to get in touch with as many relatives as we can, celebrated the season with parties here and there, reunions, farm visits plus our unforgettable eco-tourism activities in Lake Sebu. We have a big clan (from both sides) so were able to really take advantage of this trip, touring Tacurong City, Koronadal, Lake Sebu, Polomolok and General Santos City. DECEMBER 19, 2008
NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(NEW)TERMINAL 3
(NEW)TERMINAL 3
DECEMBER 20, 2008
visit to relatives
We're fortunate enough to have dad's ancestral house is just streets away from that of mom's. We get to visit both relatives with just one plane ticket! But heck, it's still magastos! Haha
DECEMBER 21, 2008
visit to relatives
We're fortunate enough to have dad's ancestral house is just streets away from that of mom's. We get to visit both relatives with just one plane ticket! But heck, it's still magastos! Haha
DECEMBER 21, 2008
Gano iTouch Christmas Party, Koronadal South Cotabato
DECEMBER 23, 2008
Fireworks display at Tacurong City plaza
It indeed surpassed MOA's '09 fireworks display and even that of ABS-CBN way back 2007. But I wonder how this small city can manage to alot a big budget for their yearly fireworks alone. Well, I'm sure it boosted the tourism industry during the holidays and it made many Ilonggos happy :)
Fireworks display at Tacurong City plaza
It indeed surpassed MOA's '09 fireworks display and even that of ABS-CBN way back 2007. But I wonder how this small city can manage to alot a big budget for their yearly fireworks alone. Well, I'm sure it boosted the tourism industry during the holidays and it made many Ilonggos happy :)
Tacurong City Plaza |
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT MARBEL
after feasting ourselves with good foods, the party started...there were performances and games from family members, friends and uncle's employees
DECEMBER 25, 2008
Preparation for next day's event
DECEMBER 25, 2008
Preparation for next day's event
setting up the stage...family effort ito
DECEMBER 26, 2008
DECEMBER 26, 2008
Lola Babie's 86th Birthday and Suedad-Amboy Reunion
This unforgettable day started with a 4am harana for lola...last part lang yung nakunan ko...sayang...it was my first time to hear really old fashioned and traditional serenade...was like a blast-from-the-past experience! really nice!
DECEMBER 27, 2008
Lake Sebu (Gift Giving and Medical Mission), Mountain Hiking
Read the article here
Lake Sebu (Gift Giving and Medical Mission), Mountain Hiking
Read the article here
one day I'll own a corn farm too! |
DECEMBER 31, 2008
Visits to relatives, Christmas Party at the Farm, New Year's Eve Celebration!
Visits to relatives, Christmas Party at the Farm, New Year's Eve Celebration!
ito ang mga pulburang gagamitin sa pagpapaputok ng kanyon (province's traditional fireworks). Shot from a relative's house...mga lahi ng sundalo!
JANUARY 1, 2009
I wonder when will be my next visit to my beloved birthplace. I'm already missing it. Bye bye Tacurong City :( Til we meet again
I wonder when will be my next visit to my beloved birthplace. I'm already missing it. Bye bye Tacurong City :( Til we meet again
giant sugpo
ang ganda ng lola namin!
The day before our flight, my cousin, Kuya Bong treated us for an overnight stay at Dolores Farm Resort in Polomolok, South Cotabato.
ang ganda ng lola namin!
The day before our flight, my cousin, Kuya Bong treated us for an overnight stay at Dolores Farm Resort in Polomolok, South Cotabato.
pool at Dolores Farm Resort |
Dolores Farm Resort, Polomolok South Cotabato |
JANUARY 2, 2009
Check out at Dolores Farm...Lunch at General Santos...Flight back to Manila...
here's a short mtv of our 2 week long vacation in Mindanao
JANUARY 3, 2009
back to Manila
SM Mall of Asia with friends
JANUARY 3, 2009
back to Manila
SM Mall of Asia with friends
MOA's 2008 Fireworks Display