My Mini Adventure
There are a lot of things I wanted to do before my
summer classes starts. I tried hiking, swimming, taking life-death situations (exaggerating)
ha-ha. I have also met a lot of new friends I didn’t expect to become one of
mine. Zamboanga City is a highly urbanized city
and the second largest city in Mindanao, Philippines and 3rd largest city by
land area in the Philippines. The southwest and eastern sides of
Zamboanga City are bounded by irregular coastlines with generally rocky terrain
and occasional stretches of sandy or gravelly beaches. The city of Zamboanga is
politically subdivided into 98 barangays or barrios. These are grouped into two congressional districts, with 38 barangays or barrios in the West Coast and 60
barangays or barrios in the East Coast. All I can say that Zamboanga
City is one of the most beautiful city in the Philippines.
For my first stop on my mini
adventure, I welcome you to the grassland “Lantawan”. This place is on top of the
mountain where you can enjoy the scenery of the city. This is me in black
wearing white cap loving the view while having myself photographed by a friend.
Isn’t it so amazing to see great things in life? Well of course you won’t reach
the top unless you go a little bit of hiking. It won’t take you a long hike to
reach the top; it could help you and your metabolism grow. You can have a date,
bonds with your family or friends (barkadas) and even you could go by yourself
to unwind ha-ha.
LANTAWAN MAP: Lantawan.Zamboanga_Peninsula.Philippines
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| La Vista del Mar |
My second stop is La Vista del Mar
Beach Resort, is a seven-hectare resort and entertainment focus in Upper
Calarian, Zamboanga City that has been an asylum to the Lobregat family, as
well as to local people. This beach resort has its own uniqueness, the cool
breeze in the morning, the fine sand that you could feel between your toes, and
the delicious food that they serve. La Vista del Mar isn’t far enough from the
city proper. You can hit the jeep or the van to be on the resort. Maybe for
some, personal transportation is also a good tip. Another tip is that, this
beach resort allows you to bring your own food and beverages. But, they have
their own rules and regulations of what you could bring and what not to. And
that’s me again wearing my favorite white cap and loose gray shirt ha-ha.
LA VISTA DEL MAR: www.tripadvisor.com.ph
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| A photo by Raf Baird |
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| A photo by Raf Baird |
And my last stop was Pamucutan Anuling
River/Falls. Pamucutan is located in the west coast of Zamboanga City,
Philippines. This place is a little complicated than my first stop. You need
to exert more effort to reach the destination. Yeah, you still need to do more
hiking and walking from muds and stones you encounter on this part of my adventure.
Nevertheless you will not regret anything when you are already there. I know
this seems so hard to some of you guys out there but to those who loves to
wander and discover new adventures, Zamboanga City is just right around the
corner. This mini adventure of mine made me realized that simple things could
be cherished forever. In fact, I met a lot of new friends and I discovered new
things in Zamboanga City.
Pamucutan Anuling River/Falls: www.zamboanga.com
Till my next update, Have a great
summer!
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