Fountain at People's Park

the fountain at People's Park

This is at the People’s Park in Davao where we spent our summer vacation a year ago. It doesn’t really look like a fountain to me because it’s too small. It looks like a water hose is being set up in the middle of the pool to get that fountain view or fountain feeling. It’s better than nothing, anyway. A fountain is a must in a park. I can’t imagine otherwise a park without fountains. It’s good to sit around and cool out a little bit after a stroll on sunny days. The children love to be near the fountain, too. It’s refreshing to see and hear the constant splash of the water. Perhaps reading a book at the fountain is not a bad idea at all, only if you don’t get closer to it or the book might get wet of the splash.

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Davao City wrapped in green.

This is Davao City in the southern part of the Philippines and this is where my family lives.  When tyhoon Ondoy hit mostly in Manila and nearby provinces, Davao City suffered rains and grey weather.  When my sister texted me about how heavy the rain was, I texted her back that it could be a typhoon somewhere.  That was before we knew how badly affected the areas were.  Although this city has always been spared from severe natural disaster ( thank God for this),  I couldn’t help but worry about my family everytime there’s a calamity in the other parts of the country.  I or we would never know when that time would strike.  When I read about another typhoon was on it’s way to the Philippines again, I warned my relatives there to take precautions, especially when it rains heavily.  Today, my sister texted me that typhoon Pepeng blew away some rooftops and billboards somewhere in Northern Luzon, while it was hot in Davao.  I felt relief when I read this message from her.

When I looked at the picture above, I couldn’t believe how the trees and mountains surround Davao and how it looks like an environment-friendly city.  Yet, despite of those kind of yields against odds, flooding is an expected situation when it rains in torrents.  When hubby and I were there in July, I saw the speedy rise of water in the streets and how the vehicles’ engines stopped amidst heavy traffic.  That was just a light rain that poured for a couple of hours.  Imagine how it would be if it rained cats and dogs for several hours.  This is why I worry about my family when typhoons hit the Philippines because Davao would have rainshowers that sometimes cause flooding streets.  And I hope against hope it will not rain in torrents.

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Overlooking Davao City from Jack's Ridge

Night view from Jack's Ridge

The pictures were taken by hubby and like me, his desperate desire to become a certified photographer failed to produce satisfactory results.  Anyway, the place has a lot to offer to visiting tourists and locals.  From cottages and conference halls to the luscious delights of foods and drinks.  Not bad for a site once the headquarter of the Japanese troops during World War II.   Jack’s Ridge Resort And Restaurant is definitely worth a drive uphill when you’re in Davao City.

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Hubby and I arrived yesterday after a delayed flight from Singapore.  It’s our first time to experience this kind of airport scenario.  It was actually delayed till the next day (which is today) because the KLM aircraft had technical problems that couldn’t be resolved until the necessary material would arrive from Amsterdam.  In this case, it’s better to delay the flight than fly with a defect aircraft.  But for some reasons, we were offered an alternative flight on Singapore Airlines which would leave three hours later than our supposed to be KLM flight.  It’s flying to Zurich,Switzerland and from there, another flight to Gothenburg.  Not bad.  It was also our first time to fly on Singapore Airlines and we liked the experience with the friendly crew, sumptuous meals and spacious seats.

Davao City, so long!

Singapore, we’ll be back!

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People’s Park by night

This People’s Park in my hometown, Davao City, is the latest attraction I’ve longed to see for the first time. It was opened sometime in 2007 (months after our second visit to the city). I remember many years back, the place was just a PTA grounds where sports and other events were held. But now it’s turned into something beneficial to the people and the city itself. I should say that the park is quite enchanting at nights when lights are lit and beautifully upholds it’s authentic sculptures inside. As this place will definitely become a tourist attraction, I wish the people would keep it clean and safe. I’ve read that on it’s opening day, some plants were destroyed and walls and benches vandalized. That’s why security is quite tight now upon entering the premises. The park seems crowded on weekends though.

P.S…
My blogging routine isn’t back to normal yet. I’m still on vacation with hubby here in my hometown and we’re both tired in the night. We’re out everyday to visit different places, aside from visiting and meeting friends and relatives. I know I’ve neglected dropping my EC and bloghopping so please bear with me. I will surely visit your blogs whenever I can while I’m still here. Miss y’all!

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