Some of my avid readers and silent lurkers might have noticed that almost a full week passed without me updating the blog! I have a perfectly reasonable alibi but knowing you guys, you don't want to hear that so let's just say I got my last post last year's wish of coming home to the ocean. We were at Samal last Friday because my mother found her cousin's marvelous pictures at this place called Villa Amparo. We traveled to Davao from CDO on New Year's Day just to see the place (and get away from our crazy lives)
Samal Island is actually a beautiful Island Garden just right next to Davao City. It's a popular beach haven for tourists and Davao locals. For only Php10, you can ride a wharf from Sasa, Davao to Babak or bring the whole family for an affordable cost. We paid Php300 for our APV and expedition of five (and a half).
Yeah, enough talking, here are some pictures!
The best time at the villa for me is after the sun has set. You can hear the crickets singing (or probably looking for a mate) and the waves dancing together as they hit land. Get your SLR camera ready because you might just need that 160,000+ ISO to take amazing pictures. Of course, don't try to swim at night. The waves are too strong and the water too high. For Abby and I, we contented ourselves by reading books by the bay: My Unfair Godmother for her (recommended by me) and The Warrior Heir for me.
. - Playground (only for 7 years and below so I couldn't use it)
. - JetSki (Php3,000/hour)
. - Trampoline (Did not inquire price)
. - Floating playground (Did not inquire price)
. - Billiard Table (Php150/hour, I don't play)
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