Monthly Archives: October 2009
Back to Katigan
Overnight stay in Paradise

Any one who visits Davao should spend a couple of days in paradise. Paradise Beach Resort that is. We make a habit of it and enjoy it every trip. Prices are very reasonable, it’s never crowded, units are large and comfortable, located in beautiful gardens just a stone’s throw from … Continue reading
Visiting the bat caves on Samal Island, Davao
Staying at Ken’s hotel in Davao

Normally when we visit Davao we stay in Linda’s family home, now run by Baby Atienza. However on this occasion the home was shut as she was visiting her daughter, Ella, in Manila. So Ken offered to put us up in his economy hotel, Viajeros. Rooms were small but very comfortable. Plus, there’s … Continue reading
Trip to the family retreat at Katigan
Island Hopping
Wally Tapia’s 70th Birthday

A 70th birthday is certainly one of life’s milestone events and Tinet had long been planning a big party for her husband Wally Tapia in Davao. Their two children living in Sydney, Niña and our son-in-law Carlo (along with his tribe) had booked tickets ages ago for a surprise visit. Then the … Continue reading
Guide extraordinaire Carlos Celdran shows us Intramuros, the ancient walled city of Manila

Let me say first up, I don’t like Manila. It is too big, too dirty, has too many people, the roads are hopelessly clogged and there are no visible signs of road rules. There is an astonishing gulf between the rich and the poor. It is largely in a state of … Continue reading