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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Cagayan De Oro is Love.

What better way to experience Mindanao for the first time than to visit Cagayan de Oro!

My parents, months ago, proposed a family vacation in CDO.  While I did have some reservations because that would mean flying the plane again... hubby and I saw the need for a vacation far away from the city.  So, off we went to CDO during the August long weekend.

My boy waiting for our flight.  He developed a love for planes (thank God!).  He told me that he now wants to be an Airplane Engineer.

Just arrived!


The traveling party included the three of us, Mom and Dad.  My sister's family and brother backed out last minute.  Cousins Ter, Me-an, Paulo and Tita Amy also came... and it made the trip more fun!

We went to the Divine Mercy shrine.  It was an hour ride from the city and definitely a magnificent sight.


Gives a feel of the Jesus Christ in Sao Paulo.

The Mama Mary that my Mom always encounters.

Everyone trying to capture the grand image of Jesus.


Activities during our vacation included attending the Cagayan de Oro fiesta in our Tito's place where food was abundant... I don't think I ever felt hungry during our stay.  One of our cousins make CDO lechon.  Super yummy!  Stupid me, I failed to take a picture of the sumptuous roasted pig.

The highlight of the long weekend was, of course, the Water Rafting.  The hour and half drive from CDO and the load of tourists during that weekend pushed us to the last trip of the day so we were not able to hear mass as planned.  But the nature surrounding the Cagayan River was so fantastic, I felt so close to God.

Last trip group.

Paddling our hearts out.

It was easy-peasy... not really!


I am glad we pushed through with the trip.  It was the break that we needed.  And reconnecting with our cousins after several decades made it even more special.

Back in Manila and missing CDO.



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