E X C I T E D!!! My very first trip to MINDANAO! We booked the ticket via cebu pacific in December 2010 at the PISO FARE promo, yes we were successful because it costs 202 pesos two-way (100 pesos for the tax)
We were able to see CDO before Typhoon Sendong and we felt really sad because people lost their lives in the flashflood.
Learning from our Social studies classes, Cagayan De Oro is the gateway to Mindanao, meaning on my next post you'll see our trip to Bukidnon and Camiguin also. Anyway, what do we need to remember in travelling to CDO:
1. Book a hotel, hostel, lodging, whatever in their DIVISORIA because it has quick access to everything: MALL, ATM, CHURCH, TOURISM office, etc.
2. Buy lots of FRUITS...it is really cheap in Mindanao.
3. Bring a flashlight, since they don't have much source of electricity, they often have blackouts!
4. Take a jeep to go around the city.
5. Contact Red Rafts: http://theredrafts.com/ for your white water rafting adventure since they have the well-trained guides, who are funny and accommodating. You do not want to get bored in the 80km paddling, right?
6. Bring home lots of MARANG fruit!
Awesome! i went white water rafting for the first time this past summer and LOVED it! was so nervous to start but adrenaline just took over once we got going!
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