DIY Solo Trip - Davao City [Day3]

So it was my last day in Davao, below is the street right across the Homitori and it was Sunday yet the entire neighborhood seems so quiet and lonesome.

I stroll around Magsaysay and saw their Chinatown, which more likely Raon instead of Binondo (in my opinion) :) In front of the Arch is the Magsaysay Park and the Magsaysay Fruit Vendors Association where you can really feel the ambiance of Davao from the evident smell of Durian. 

From Magsaysay, I walked toward Sta. Ana Avenue, around 1KM in distance, and ride a jeepney going to   Matina and drop at Quirino Ave cor San Pedro Extension where the Annil Terminal is located, fare is P14.00 from Sta. Ana. The bus is almost empty, I decided to take a quick lunch since it almost 12NN then and travel period going to Calinan is almost 1hr.

I ate at JFC (Jenny's Fried Chicken), being in Davao, you will see everywhere these mini stalls, so  out of curiosity, I did tried. I then found out that JFC did't used spoon and fork but if you're not comfortable to eat using your barehands, you can buy the utensils for P2.00/pair. It was only P26.00 for their 1pc fried chicken and a cup of rice. Though the price is cheap, their chicken is well fried and marinated.

I walked a few meters going to Annil Terminal going to Calinan. I paid P45.00 for an hour ride travel. From Calinan City proper, I rode a Habal-Habal for P20.00 going to Malagos (about 10 minute ride) where the Philippine Eagle is located.

I paid again P5.00 for the environmental fee and P50.00 for the entrance fee. As expected, the Sanctuary showcases all species of Eagle and you will see the largest Philippine Eagle here in the country and it was an amazing experience to personally such an Eagle which represents our beloved country.

From Philippine Eagle, I rode Habal-habal (P20.00) going back to Calinan and rode their Ho-Ho (hop on - hop off) going SM City Davao (P38.00), 

Right across SM City Davao, I tried Davao's Do-It-Yourself burger station called Backyard Burgers. Since it was a customize burger, waiting period is longer that eating period and their burger is EXCEPTIONAL!

After eating Merienda, I went to Hilltop, I rode jeepney going to Toril and drop at Matina (P8.00) and from the junction, I ride Habal-habal (P20.00) going Hilltop. Since I was just done eating, I just simply roam around the Hilltop. (Hilltop is like Antipolo where you can dine at the same time enjoy the overlooking of Davao City)

From Hilltop, I rode Taxi and travel for about 4Km going to Crocodile Park. I was not prepared with the entrance fee (P200.00) so I just simply relax on the benches outside and bought their famous Crocodile Durian Ice-cream (P70.00) where it was made from Durian and Crocodile Egg.

It was 6.00PM when I left Crocodile Park and decide to go back to Downtown to buy some Pasalubong at Aldevinco Shopping Center. From Crocodile Park, I road Pedicab (P20.00) going to Ma-a proper and rode jeepney going to Agdao (P14.00). I was drop at Ateneo De Davao (Main) where Aldevinco is located. Unfortunately, Aldevinco is open until 5PM during Sundays. badvibes.

From Aldevinco, I rode a G-Mall jeep (P8.00) going to Gaisano. I roam around hoping I could find a tiangge where they sell Pasalubong. Unfortunately, found nothing. badvibes.

It was already 7PM, so I was in a rush to go back to Homitori to pick up my things since my flight is 9PM. Luckily, I made it. I was just in the right time for checking-in my things. 

My flight was delayed for almost 20minutes and during boarding, heavy rain pours. It was a stressful flight since several times the captain announced that we are currently experiencing air turbulence and you can REALLY felt and all you can do is pray.

I arrived at NAIA3 around 12MN. Safely. Thanks to the expertise of our Captain and the rest of the Cabin Crew of Airphil Express who were with us during the entire time of turbulence. haha! :)

DIY Solo Trip - Davao City [Day2]

Day 2 - Samal Island

I supposed to meet the habal-habal driver at Samal aroung 7:00AM, when I woke up, around 9:30AM, I received several messages from him asking where am I. I called and told him that I'll be in Samal around 11:00AM. =)

From Homitori, I stroll around Chinatown and Magsaysay Park to lessen my City tour the following day and that two place were just a few blocks away from where I stayed and also on that area where I will ride the bus going to Samal. I waited for about 20mins but there is no sign of Island City Express so I decided to take a bus going to Sasa Wharf (P10.00 from Magsaysay Park) and traveled for about 10minutes. Fare going to Sasa to Samal (v.versa) is P10.00 and you will ride a RoRo (Roll On - Roll Off) type of vessel. travel time is around 10minutes. 

Hope the government will simply construct a bridge from Sasa to Samal for more convenience of everyone since it was just about 1KM away from each other.

Since I am late from my original schedule, I cut off my trip to just Montfort bat cave and Maxima Aqua Fun.

You have to pay P5.00 for environmental fee and P100.00 for the entrance fee. There will be tour guide that will assist you aound the Montfort Bat Cave. At the end of the tour, you will be given a souvenir which is a Golden Seed of Peace. :)

From Montfort, I traveled for about 30minutes going to Maxima Aqua Fun where I wanted to try their famous giant Slide.

I paid another P5.00 for the environmental fee and P200.00 for Package A which includes unlimited slide and swimming with life vest.

There food was not that exceptional but it's affordable not like other resorts that do double pricing. The kind of slide is not new to me since I already experienced such in my Amansinaya Adventure, but gives more excitement is the fact that the tip of the slide is 3 meters above water and you will fall to 120ft depth of ocean water. and that's what you call "JOYRIDE" :)

Around 4:00PM, I left Samal and went back to Davao City. From Sasa Wharf, I take a jeepney going to Abreeza Mall (P14.00).

Abreeza Mall is an Ayala Mall located along J.P. Laurel, what odd to this mall is that their department store is not Rustan's instead, Robinsons. Maybe they Joint Venture for the project. :)

DIY Solo Trip - Davao City [day1]

I went to MRT-Shaw around 3:00PM and off to MRT-Magallanes to ride taxi going to Terminal 3. Though a friend told me that there are shuttles near MRT-EDSA bound to T3.It was challenge to for me to get a taxi from Magallanes for some unknown reasons. When I finally got one, heavy traffic welcomed me nearing Taguig. I was a bit worried since it was almost 4:30 and yet I'm still a bit far from the Airport. Good thing I made it! :)

I departed NAIA3 via Airphil Express 2P 987 bound to Davao at 7:05PM and what's good about it is that it was on time. I safely arrived at Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao aroung 8:35PM and just simply walked uphill towards the main road to ride jeepney going to Homitori where I will spent my 2 nights.

After that most likely 700m uphill walk, I finally reached the main road and I asked the security guard where I can ride going to F.Bangoy. He told me to ride a jeep with a sign ROXAS-AGDAO sign, few minutes had passed and yet no sign of jeepney with that trip. So I decided to take taxi since my stomach were already been buzzing. It was a 10-minute ride and paid P100.00 for the fare. The flag down of taxi here were just like here in Manila, P40.00. The difference here is that they don't have batingting and don't asked for additional fee (as per my experience).

I finally reached the place, HOMITORI situated at F. Bangoy St. at the center of downtown Davao. The rates will be posted here:

As per research, you will never experience Davao when you didn't try to eat at Lyndon's (World's Worst Ribs & Awful Chicken). I ordered 300g of their worst ribs for only P135.00 pesos and it was really good and tender. 

After having dinner at Lyndon's, I walked going to Sta. Ana (Near Gaisano Mall) but unforutnately, there is no available jeep, so I burned calories by walking roughly 1Km going back to Homitori.

Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs & Awful Chicken

J.P. Laurel, Davao City, Philippines