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Day 2
We woke up early and started our day at our first destination, Crocodile Park. We were one of the early birds who visited the place. We were fascinated by the many crocodiles that we saw here. Pangil, who was the biggest, largest and oldest crocodile at the Crocodile Park was also found here. Even though the park was named for crocodiles, there were also other animals that can be found here. There were eagles, a chameleon, a tiger, ostriches, chickens, a baby monkey and an orangutan, snakes, alligators, lizards, turtles, goats, sheep's and pet animals. There were also performances before the park closes.
How to get there:
From our Inn, there are two ways how to get to Crocodile Park. One, is by riding a cab/taxi. Two, take jeepney route Ma-a then ride habal-habal going to Crocodile Park or you may ride a cab from Ma-a to Crocodile Park. In our case, we rode a cab. Fare is P150.00. Fare in jeepney is P8.00 + habal-habal or cab. ETT is 20-30 minutes.
Second destination for the day, Tribu K'Mindanawan. They feature cultural dances and traditions of Muslims as they performed. As we walk through, they showcase different houses according to their tribe and way of life. The staff are wearing Muslim attires as they serve the food and assist the guests. When we got there, since it's too early, there weren't any show yet. They are still preparing for their performance before they closes. Also, had our lunch here.According to the guard, the fire dance show is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 545PM.
Third destination, Butterfly Garden. Having the idea that I'll be seeing butterflies, really excites me. Butterfly garden features different colors and sizes of butterflies. They even have a small museum where you can see the eggs and how the mother butterflies takes care of their babies. Here, I saw a tarantula for the first time. It scares me because it's really big. Outside the butterfly museum were souvenirs such as key chains, cellphone chains, hair clips, books marks and many more. Anything that has butterfly on it. Price vary depending on the kind of souvenir.
These three destinations were in one place only. They're just walking distance from one another. By the way, as you enter Crocodile Park, there is a P200.00 entrance fee including visits to Tribu K'Mindanawan and Butterfly Garden.
Fourth destination, Aldevinco Shopping Center. For every travel I made, I make sure to bring something with me as I go back home. If you're looking for a place where to buy "pasalubongs", this is the right place. From handicrafts, textiles, "batik", weaving, carvings and jewellery, even souvenir t-shirts and key chains, you'll find it here. Just find the right store that matches your budget. I would recommend buying outside the shopping center because the prices were lesser than inside. Check "Sam and Naim's Souvenir Shop" because they give whole sale price especially if you'll buy in bulk. The price of "batik" wallets inside Aldevinco is P180.00 for 10 pcs. while P150.00 with Sam and Naim's.
How to get there:
Since there's no jeepney available inside Riverfront Corporate City, we rode a cab going to Aldevinco Shopping Center. Fare is P105.00. ETT is 15-20 minutes.
From here, we headed to our Fifth and Sixth destination, Magsaysay Fruit Stand and Davao City China Town. You'd be able to pass through China Town as you head to "Bangkerohan" (market). Davao China Town is like Binondo in Manila. Smaller as you can imagine. We tasted the fresh durian and pomelo at Magsaysay/Bangkerohan. According to my friend (who's from Davao), there are different kinds of Durian fruit. And the one that we ate was a native durian fruit. Click this to know the different kinds of Durian fruit in Davao City.
How to get there:
From Aldevinco Shopping Center, we rode a jeepney route Magsaysay. This jeepney will pass through the roads/streets of China Town and the end part is the Magsaysay Fruit Stands. Fare is P8.00. ETT is 10 minutes.
After our 5th and 6th destination, we planned to go to San Pedro Cathedral to attend the mass or even just pray (as if saying goodbye). But, we've decided to just go back to Inn and rest for a while before we had dinner. So from Magsaysay Fruit Stand, we rode jeepney route Ponciano, and got off at Camus Ext. We walk passing through People's Park to Carpel's Emerald Inn.
At around 7PM, we prepared and headed to our last destination, Jack's Ridge. This is my favorite from all the destinations that we've visited. Our travel to Jack's Ridge was extra ordinary. We rode jeepney, tricycle or "habal-habal" then walked in the middle of a "nowhere" street. This was the most exciting travel experience from all the destinations we've visited. We only spent P23.00 each going to this place and this is the cheapest travel we've had here. The tricycle was really amazing because it can carry 8 passengers + the driver and the travel is going up the hill. That is what you called, Interesting and Exciting!.
At Jack's Ridge, you'd be able to see variety of restaurants depending on the type of food you'd like to eat. They have:
a. Taklobo Restaurant - which serves Dabawenyo cuisine. This is where we eat dinner and ordered "Sinigang ala Davao".
b. Kai's Bar and Grill - where the best bands in the city, party place all here drinking and dancing.
c. Karlo's Gourmet and Coffee - serves fusion of French, Italian and some Mexican dishes.
d. Kool Kat's Pool - this was just recently added here. It's has swimming pool where you can swim or just float lazily on the edge of the pool. Since this was closed when we visit Jack's Ridge, we just took photos of the place.
e. Penmar Hall I&II - this is like the function hall where you can celebrate special occassions
f. Tap Room Piano and KTV - another perfect place to relax and hold parties
g. Amphitheater - this looks amazing because of the grassy seats that looks like you're on a small football field. This is also a perfect place to held weddings or other special occasions.
So in going home, we rode "habal-habal" and my fiancé took the courage to video the entire trip while I'm too scary because of the downhill way to the main road. "Habal-habal" fare is P15 each.
How to get there:
From Inn, we rode any jeepney route to San Pedro. From San Pedro , we rode another jeepney bound Matina. We tell the jeepney driver to drop us off at Shrine Hills near the "cockfight" area. From there, we rode tricycle (or you may ride "habal-habal"). Jeepney fare is just P8.00 and tricycle fare is P7.00. "Habal-habal" on the otherhand, is P15.00 each. ETT is 15-30 minutes.
Day 2: Destinations
Crocodile Park
Tribu K'Mindanawan
Butterfly Garden
Aldevinco Shopping Center
Magsaysay Fruit Stand
Davao China Town
Jack's Ridge
Day 2:Breakdown of Expenses
P150.00 - Taxi fare going to Crocodile Park from Inn
P200.00 - Entrance Fee @ Crocodile Park
P326.00 - Lunch @ Tribu K'Mindanawan
P300.00 - Souvenirs bought at Crocodile Park
P105.00 - Taxi fare from Crocodile Park to Aldevinco Shopping Center
P1000.00 - Souvenirs bought at Aldevinco Shopping Center
P16.00 (P8 each) - Jeepney fare from Aldevinco to Magsaysay and China Town
P190.00 - Ate fresh durian fruit
P16.00 - Jeepney fare from Magsaysay to Ponciano
P92.00 (P46 each) - Fare going to Jack's Ridge to Inn
P325.00 - Dinner @ Jack's Ridge
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P2,720.00
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