Davao | Jack's Ridge

Our Davao escapade was not finished yet. We still had our 7th Stop at Jack's Ridge. What's special with this place? It's overlooking Davao City.I also find the place perfect for a prenup   photo shoot and a wedding reception.

Jack's Ridge is best to be visited at night time - a great place to relax and dine and enjoy night swimming!

Davao | Buddhist Temple

Peace and Serenity - best words to describe Philippine Academy of Sakya or the Buddhist Temple, our 6th Stop. It was the Second favorite place we visited in Davao. I was awed by the sight of it.

We were greeted by a friendly Security Guard. Eventually, he toured us around the place since there was no tour guide available at that time. The monks were also not around. I would ave wanted to see one face to face.

The Entrance and The Smiling Statue of Buddha

The Temple

The Interior

This should be penciled in your list of Must See Places in Davao.

Breath taking.

Davao | People's Park

We had to postpone Jack's Ridge, GAP Farming Resort, and Crocodile Park for Day 2. We barely had the afternoon to tour them. We decided to go back home to change because of our rain and sweat soaked clothes. And we headed for People's Park at 15:00hrs afterwards - our Fourth Stop.

People's Park is open to all. Entrance is free. Aside from strolling around the park, it has an oval track for joggers and health buffs.  

I loved People's Park for its beautifully crafted sculptures, and the Dancing Fountain. 

We weren't able to stay longer as much as we wanted to because we were a bit hungry and the weather was changing - about to rain yet again. So we settled for dinner then.

Davao | Lola Abon's Durian Factory

Next stop: Lola Abon's Durian Factory.

So we headed to Lola Abon's after Eden Nature Park to buy pasalubong. I always loved Lola Abon's Treats (a must buy pasalubong): Durian Yemas and Assorted Yemas - I especially loved the Mangosteen Yema.

 

Celebrities spotted.

Rummaging.

  Durian Ice Candy at Php10! yum!

A refreshing stop over!

Davao | Eden Nature Park

Day 2. Second Stop: Eden Nature Park - one of my favorite places in Davao. We woke up late, tired from the previous day. By 08:00hrs, we left for Eden Nature Park located at Toril. We took a jeepney ride which was about 45 minutes then rented a motorcab which cost us Php100 each headed for Eden Nature Park. The long road to Eden was fun. Take into account that we almost got soaked in the rain - good thing manong driver borrowed a big umbrella from a fellow motorcab driver in a nearby neighborhood.  

When we reached the entrance to Eden Nature Park, we were greeted by the Guard and gave us our reservation number. By the way, reservations are required to enter Eden Nature Park. I called their reservations office prior to our visit. We were guest no. 18!

Upon payment of our Entrance Fee - a choice between plated snacks (Php200) or buffet lunch (Php470) and payment for a guided tour at Php 120 each, we were given coupons and a guide map.

The Reception Area, Restaurant, and Souvenir Shop.

The guided tour started at 09:30hrs. 

Three stops: Rainbow Pass, Tinubdan, and Lola's Garden.

I enjoyed the guided tour. We were really glad we took the tour because it was impossible to tour an 80-hectare of land on foot for just an hour! We had a tour guide and there was a voice over explaining the areas we pass by.

The Hydroponic Vegetable Garden and the Rainbow Pass

The Amphitheatre, Mickey Mouse plant, and Matino Falls

The Tinubdan

Lola's Garden

End of the guided tour. We were not able to get photos of other areas we passed by like the Philippine Deer, The Cottages, The Camp Site,The Man-made Forest, and the Swimming Pool which was at the Peak of Eden Nature Park because it was hard to take clear photos while on mobile. Maybe on our next visit then. ^-^

The Aviary

Rain started to pour again really hard so we never got to visit Butterfly Garden or take a closer look of the Pinoy Games - blamed myself for not bringing an umbrella.

The Butterfly Garden, and Pinoy Games 

Buffet Lunch was already available by 11:30hrs. So we took our sumptuous meal. They serve delicious food. 

Buffet Lunch

Before we headed for our next destination, we finished the tour on foot. 

The Fishing Village,and the Chapel

The Art Center

The Eden Fields

I wished we stayed over the night. We could have enjoyed the place more. But I had great fun on our Day Tour. We left at around 13:00hrs.

Eden Nature Park has a lot to offer. 

Davao | Matina Town Square

Let's fast forward from our 10-hour bus travel to Davao to our First Stop: Matina Town Square at 22:00hrs. 

Thanks to the series of road constructions at Bukidnon-Davao road, we arrived at Davao past 18:00hrs. We went to visit Jiemar's siblings in Cabantian, took our dinner, and rested. We were just in time to see the gates at People's Park (supposedly our first stop) closed for the day. Sad. So much for my fast forward huh? ^-^

Welcome to Matina Town Square where Night Life is Alive. Matina Town Square welcomes all party people to morning the night. 

Ooooh I, I love the nightlife

I got to boogie

On the disco 'round, oh yeah

The entrance to MTS provides an array of commercial shops and a few establishments.

They also have a playground for children. 

The (big) Tent where events are being held from time to time.

 

Aling Foping's Halo-Halo: A Must Try.

Durian Special Halo-Halo sold at Php100.00 and Halo-Halo Special sold at Php105.00 (you can choose a maximum of 6 ingredients for your halo-halo mix).

The Taboan. Street Bars. Live Bands. Hang Out.

Want entertainment? Visit the place. 

We never got to stay longer as we were in dire need for rest. At least we got to visit one of the Must Go Places in Davao.

And snoozed.