Skywatch#125 It's More Fun In Davao

Department of Tourism's present slogan is "It's More Fun In the Philippines!". For me, Davao's got a lot of share of that fun. Surrounded by mountains and facing the sea, we got the best of both worlds. Ziplining, scuba diving and mountain climbing are just some of the activities Davao City offers. I've done most of those activities and I am not finished yet hahaha!

 

In the meantime, the photos were taken during a Worldwide photowalk last October 13. There were three photowalks happening in the city on that day but I chose Sta. Ana Wharf. The photos were of the newly made statues at the entrance of the old wharf. The eagle is city's iconic symbol while the statue of the family is of the indigenous tribe carrying their produce. The backlight was of the sun rising on that day.


 

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Skywatch#124 Sunset At Airport

Fly in, fly out. That's what we did this week in Manila. While on the way to the airport (NAIA 3), I saw the sunset peeping thru the trees and just had to take a photo. Thankfully, the traffic lightened for a second for me to steal this one.

 

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Skywatch#123 Sta. Ana Wharf..For Now

 

Plans are underfoot for the improvement of the old Sta. Ana Wharf. It used to be teeming with people, commercial, fishing and passenger ships when I was just a child. But things changed, the old port looks dilapidated and only a few small ships use it nowadays. Passenger boats plying to and from Samal Island still dock on the port.

 

While waiting for the improvement plans to happen, life goes on. The port is still a favorite among the locals for an early morning walk like the old man was doing. 

 Neighborhood families still bath in its waters although I think it could pose danger to their health.

 

 

Water taxis are already available for island hopping adventure tours at the Sta. Ana Wharf.

 

And tourists, locals and foreign, wait for their boats for Samal Island while ambulant vendors ply their wares to them.  The port has also become one of the favorite locations for photoshoots. Life goes on at the Sta. Ana Wharf.

 

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Kadayawan Backdrops

They were used as backdrops and fence/cover for the participants. They are commonly colorful, with intricate designs, made of light materials mostly wood, cartoon, sometimes foam, plastic, or even cloth.

 

 

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Skywatch#122 Kadayawan Floral Float Part 2

With the sky blue background and some green colors from the tree leaves, this floral float participant for the Kadayawan Festival floral float parade was one of my favorites.

 Its most prominent feature is the Child Jesus and the Philippine eagle.
  

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Skywatch#121 Kadayawan Floral Float Sky

The rains kept coming in the afternoons and in the evenings consistently for weeks now. Heavy and sudden, they flooded the streets almost immediately. So, the blue skies during the Kadayawan Float festival (Pamulak sa Kadalanan) last August 19, 2012 was a real gift. And oh boy, did the people come out! in droves!

This float by Kisan Lu Lands is this year's Best Floral Float. They truly deserve it with dancers garbed in tribal costumes high up the ground.

 

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Explaining the allure of last minute cruises

You would be forgiven for thinking that the phenomena of the last minute holiday bargain are only to be found in the world of sun-drenched seaside getaways but you would be mistaken and it is time you knew the truth. Yes indeed, you can pick up some eye-watering discounts on quite superb family holidays that will take you and your party from one amazing destination to another day after day. And you can see it all from the comfort of your sun-lounger or as you gaze out from the side of what is always likely to be a quite magnificent vessel.  

These days in fact, last minute cruises are an increasingly common feature of the holidaymaking picture, with families, individuals and groups of friends all taking a chance to see the world in style and at seriously discounted prices. As we know by now, booking last minute can mean making significant savings but if you're considering the option you would do well to be flexible about the kind of trip you take and the places you line up to visit. But being flexible on these points can work out beautifully in a way because you are relieved of the tough choices most cruise holidaymakers must make and it all adds to a sense of genuine adventure.

You might be surprised about the scale of discounts that even the most reputable holiday companies are ready to offer on quality cruise holidays as the relevant departure date approaches. Clearly, it is in no one's interest for rooms aboard the great sea-going entertainment and relaxation paradises that now cruise the oceans to be going unused at any point and the savviest among us have been quick to take advantage. In fact, a little homework and decisive action could soon see you and yours setting off on a truly amazing journey and perhaps even the holiday of a lifetime.  

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