Aqua Fun at MAXIMA

August 30,2012

One of the best beach adventure I had was going to Maxima @ IGACOS. It was August 20,2012 when our family decided to trip-out in one of  IGACOS famous resort. Excited as we are, since no one of us have been to this place before, it was all first time! hehe 

Going to Maxima can be via bus or boat. We chose boat since its hassle free and direct to the resort itself. We went to Sta. Ana Wharf  near Magsaysay Park @ 7:30 am but the boat is still 9:00am (excited?) so, we've waited. The boat capacity was 70 persons and it traveled twice a day only (going to maxima and going back @ 4:00 pm ). It was 30 minutes ride going to the resort and en route, our eyes wandered to the vast see and to the island of IGACOS. 

FEELING CAPTAIN!!

WHILE WAITING ON SOME LATE PASSENGERS! 

Mr. Sunshine was in its peak when were finally near the resort, and my heart beat faster and got excited more when I saw the slides! haha :)

ONE OF THE WATER SLIDES

PICTURE TAKING WITH LITTLE  COUSINS :)

As we walk down the boat going to the entrance, the process was challenging :) The bridge is not supported below by a concrete foundation, I think it was supported with big drums? so it floats. When your going to step on the bridge, tendency is it will move and you may lost balance so, hold on the railings tightly or else, you'll fall to the water hahaha

THE CHALLENGING BRIDGE!

Entrance fee is php200 for adult, php150 for 5-12 years old and below 5 years old is free. Inclusion of open cottages,unlimited slide with free used of life vest, and take note, its not allowed to swim if you will not wear one. The blue water part was estimated 120 feet. :)

THE OTHER WATER SLIDE

My little cousins enjoyed swimming and we don't worry much of drowning since their wearing life vests :)

we also headed to the banana boat and unluckily we cannot go up LOL

I CAN'T JUMP HERE.. HEHE

TIRED BUT STILL SMILE ^.^

I only did once the slide since after it,the back of my left leg was really hurt and ended up with a large bruise:( Did it only for experienced, but to tell you honestly I was really scared at the slide ahaha.

Canopy walking was also part of the outdoor adventure in Maxima. Again, I need to conquer my fear of heights lol. Basically shouting was really blatant haha and my guide wasn't really guiding me at all! He is busy with the first three individual and I got irritated at him also. However, I just did my best in crossing on to the bridge with shaky legs lol. And the last part was a tree drop and I think it is even more scary than canopy walk! :P

The verdict?? I enjoyed it though my leg was injured and got SUNBURN!! :)

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay :)

IGACOS 1: Monfort Bat Cave / Sanctuary

July 24,2012

Since the plan for Gumasa didn't come to reality, me and Joann had our plan B, and this is our agenda :

WHAT : Monfort Bat Cave / Sanctuary and Hagimit Falls

WHEN : July 21, 2012

WHERE : Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS)

Since its weekend and to avoid rushing and queuing people, me and Joann met up at Magsaysay Park, Sta. Ana Davao City to wait for the bus going to IGACOS. Our first stop was Monfort Bat Cave at Brgy. Tambo Babak, IGACOS. The bus fare going to Babak proper was php 30.00 and from there to the Bat Cave is php 30.00 per person via motorcycle. Motorcycle is the commonly used transportation in the city so I have no choice but to ride on it though I was really scared haha.

THE ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! (ON THE MOTORCYCLE HUHU)

It was a bumpy ride en route to the site since the road was under construction. So it heightened more my anxiety riding the motorcycle and we didn't used helmet LOL. My butt and my legs was really stressed that time :( anyhow, not more than 20 minutes you'll be there. 

ENTRY ^.^

JUST ARRIVED- PAYING MOMENTS (SHOCKED MODE!! WHAT??!!)

Arriving and upon paying the entrance fee, we are really shocked because of the php 100.00 fee! Darn. We thought it was just php 40.00- 50.00 hays, we have no choice or else.. haha . They've increase since November last year due to lack of government support/ funds since it was a private property spot. Thank God, I brought extra cash huhu.

WITH TWIN SISSY JOANN F.!

Anyhow moving on, the place was big ( I never thought so ), and I was amazed to know that MBC/S is a Guiness Book record holder due to the number of  rousettus amplexicaudatus the kind of bat that stays there. 

Last 2006 the sanctuary was awarded and during that time the estimated number of bats was 1.8 million how much more now??! So how did they came up with that 1.8 million? According to Emerry one of the staff there, the way of getting that number was to count a number of bats in a one square meter multiply it to the total square area of the cave cool!  hahaha :) 

THE ENTRANCE TO BATMAN'S HIDING PLACE LOL

A LITTLE TREKKING

I was overwhelmed with what I saw! super dami nila! That little color black hanging in the walls of the cave give me goosebumps! LOL. eehh

 The place was noisy and smelly due to the bat's population and poos (that is used as fertilizers also) Though I really want to touch and hold that little batman but prohibited. 

However, sightseeing of bats is not the only activity we've done there. Because of the php 100.00 entrance fee that caught us off guard we made "sulit nalang" the payment. We took pictures galore, went on to the bat exhibit hall, chill time with Emerry who is very talkative and even got to see and know the owner Ms. Monfort, and of course enjoy the beauty of nature. 

THE JUMPSHOT TURNS OUT TO BE SERIES SHOT HAHA IKAW NA!

AT THE BAT EXHIBIT HALL

BABY BAT LOST IN THE C.R. 

IN AWE.. HOW BEAUTIFUL HAYS :)

:) After all the things we did here.. we now bid goodbye and went on to our next stop!

so, do you have any memories and experienced at Monfort Bat Sanctuary?

Please free to share at the box below :)

to be continued....for  Hagimit Falls

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay

What is a Strong Woman?

July 12,2012

A strong woman is one with a mind of her own, gifted with smarts and common sense. Otherwise, she would simply be stubborn and obstinate, a shrew, a termagant.

A strong woman sees life for what it is, and will deal with it on the terms she has chosen. She respects her own person and understands her worth, and looks out for herself and the people she cares about.

She tends to be successful, because she sets goals and works to achieve them. A strong woman will control her desires and feelings, especially is she knows that there's a dead end ahead.

Strong women from out-spoken and in-your-face to quiet but steely of resolve, to permutations in between. One characteristic that I've noticed strong women share is the understanding that knowledge and wisdom are important tools. So they take education seriously, because it represents independence, the ability to earn their own keep, and it opens up different options in their lives.

It's no wonder that strong women aren't too trusting, because they know only too well about human frailty and betrayal. So they tend to listen to words with a grain of salt. Men need to earn their respect and trust with their actions. And in every woman, as in every man, lies the wish to be loved truly. Good old-fashioned respect is indispensable in a positive relationship with a woman, whether personal or professional, romantic or platonic, whatever it may be.

As you would wish to be respected, then should you extend respect. Especially with a strong woman. Why? Well, because she is strong, so you don't want to face the consequences. That, of course, is tongue-in-cheek.

I've never believed that men are stronger than women or vice versa, because each gender is made and wired differently. There is just no apples-to-apples comparison. That's why we partner with and support each other. Its the best arrangement. And if a woman is strong, why then, celebrate and rejoice in her strength.

Above all, a strong woman is the one who fears GOD, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and constantly talking to Him through prayer. Who reads the Bible as her daily bread and guidance. A woman who lives in godly, modest and contented life. And foresee Heaven as her wonderful home.

Are you a strong woman??

PROVERBS 31:30 Charm is deceitful, beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised!

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay