Monday, 26 August 2013

First Trip to Davao City!

Hi everyone! I’m back to tell you all about my first trip to a city I’ve never been to—DAVAO CITY!

If you’re more into photos and text, read on! If not, watch the vlogs above. :)

IMG_0017

I had a few minutes to spare before my flight so I went to the food area at the airport and got myself a Kopi Coffee and french toasts at Kopi Roti. I didn’t really finish the coffee because it was too hot! And the toasts didn’t taste that great, either.

DSC_0001

It was not quite the weather I expected it to be. This was the view I had from my window seat.

DSC_0003

Up in the sky! Thank goodness for no turbulence! My flight was rather uncomfortable, the baby behind me screamed and cried for a good 45 minutes and I just couldn’t seem to get comfortable in my seat!

IMG_0033

Arrived in Davao safely at 12:19! Had to get my luggage.

IMG_0050

Chedelyn’s best friend Olga, and her sister Marla, fetched me from the airport and we went to Harana for lunch!

IMG_0055

Beautiful place! I love all the greens!

DSC_0009

This is seriously THE BEST fried chicken I have tried!!! Flavor on the skin and the insides! YUM!

DSC_0014

Of course, I had to try their spareribs. It was cooked to perfection!!!!!! I LOVE SPARERIBS!

DSC_0021

A bangus dish which was also really good!

DSC_0022DSC_0025

Tried out DURIAN SHAKE for the very first time! THIS IS SO GOOD!! Very milky and extremely tasty! I love it!

After lunch time, we went straight to Sampaguita Inn where I stayed the night. This is what my room looked like:

DSC_0026

Pardon my things already laid out on the bed (hehe) I had a simple bed. NO BLANKET!!! I had to turn off the airconditioning that night because I didn’t have any blanket and it was chilly!

DSC_0027

We have a simple table by the side with a mirror on the wall.

DSC_0028

Cable TV which I didn’t use because you have to deposit PHP500.00 for the remote control! A mini airconditioning unit at the back, and no view from the window.

DSC_0029DSC_0031

Pretty regular bathroom. I got freaked out by the windows when I showered that night.

DSC_0033

Work started at around 3PM! We went to Davao Convention Center and I met a lot of beautiful people! Read more about the meet and greet here: http://saytiocoartillero.blogspot.com/2013/08/visiting-davao-city-kadayawan-meet.html

IMG_0069

I met fellow Youtubers Anne and Karla!! They patiently waited for my work hours to end for us to go out for dinner! Sweetiebears.

IMG_0080IMG_0082

Snack time! Carbonara and a bottle of DURIAN SHAKE omg I just had to get another one. Although this doesn’t compare to the one I had earlier at Harana!

DSC_0092

Work ended at around 7:30 and Karla, Anne, and myself headed out for dinner.

DSC_0094DSC_0098DSC_0099

I spotted DURIAN ON THE STREETS! Cool beans. I’ve never tried durian before. And I promised I would, on my last day in Davao.

DSC_0101

Welcome to Outback Grill! A beautiful, beautiful place I shall never forget!

DSC_0102DSC_0103DSC_0107

I love the clever signage they have all over the place!

DSC_0111DSC_0115

A wall full of Outback’s customers!

DSC_0117DSC_0119

I just love the whole ambiance!

DSC_0122

OF COURSE I HAD TO ORDER RIBS AGAIN!!!! This was absolutely scrumptious!!!!

DSC_0133DSC_0124

Tequila Sunrise—my favorite drink!

DSC_0125

The girls had Acapulco.

DSC_0127

It’s my first time meeting these two ladies and we had so much fun! I feel like I’ve known them forever! Thank you Anne and Karla!!!

KADAYAWAN FIRE DANCE AT OUTBACK GRILL:

DSC_0136DSC_0137DSC_0139DSC_0141DSC_0147

We took super cute photos with this huge frame! The gay waited (by my side) was HILARIOUS! He posted as he took everybody’s photos!

DSC_0156DSC_0158DSC_0159DSC_0161DSC_0163DSC_0164DSC_0165

I shall never forget Outback Grill!!! I LOVE IT!

DSC_0169DSC_0171

One of my sweet subbies gave me pastel!!! I had extra noms in my room that night.

DSC_0183DSC_0185

Stay tuned for DAY 2 in DAVAO CITY coming soon…

3 comments:

  1. omg!they're just so lucky to be with you at that time..wish you'll be back in davao soon ms. say :) meet & great part 2 please!hehehe..btw, there are many good affordable inns in davao..sampaguita is not one of 'em!but i'm glad you still have a wonderful stay. ;D have you tried durian for realsies?did you like it?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. *meet & greet pala..'nu ba yan..excited much! :D

      Delete
  2. Hi say! Im not from Davao but I frequently go there for work reasons as well.I highly recommend Ecoland Suites & Inn in Davao. Bago lang yan pero not that expensive, it's near SM Davao pa. I think they already have cable tv and free wifi. Good luck on your next trip!!! =)

    ReplyDelete