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Year 2017 was the time when I started travelling. That year, I never knew I would go to places that I don't really plan on going. Yes, I booked a promo ticket but since it was just cheap, I just go with the flow and booked even if I'm unsure during that time if I'm gonna make it to that trip. So here I am, posting another throwback travel last 2017. This time, I went to Mindanao Island, the second largest island of the Philippines. ![2017-09-04 10.58.10.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfDLPGLFNQWy2aWuLB1LKHatFy58uuYyn7pVUVL4QKf7T/2017-09-04%2010.58.10.jpg) My first day was just a half day trip exploring the City of Davao. Upon arrival at Francisco Bangoy International Airport, you'll see this giant structure of Durian Fruit (famous fruit found in Davao). ![2017-09-04 08.57.22.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcPgzY72ViMfDgP2tZCYMFX4CHjTUPVz55augpbX5kyz4/2017-09-04%2008.57.22.jpg) As I was trying to have a tight budget, I opted to commute going to the city and look for an accommodation. I already looked up in Google how to save money going to the City and what area should I go to look for an accommodation so it was just a smooth travel going to my accommodation. Look at my room! ![2017-09-04 12.01.37.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRkD7AFvQvKbssCkoupQzWKuDRc4L1RvxY7jy9ovGnPpg/2017-09-04%2012.01.37.jpg) I only booked for a bunk bend as I planned to stay there just until midnight as I had my itinerary going to other province in Mindanao (Surigao del Sur, on my third blog for this set). After taking a quick nap, I went out to have lunch in a karinderia (small place to eat on budget) and started exploring the city. My first stop was a Buddhist Temple, the Long Hua. ![2017-09-04 13.59.28.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZZXh8PpbLM6vboxGMtzf6Y9T95whfKcTnRAi6cQxw1u8/2017-09-04%2013.59.28.jpg) I don't know if it's a tourist spot in Davao but I saw it online and since it was close to my accommodation, I went out and check the temple

Next stop was the San Pedro Cathedral Church. ![2017-09-04 14.56.21.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeyXCjcTox5HYL4gNYGhGj1AirHXxZ7DF6aqaypaBiycY/2017-09-04%2014.56.21.jpg) ![2017-09-04 14.52.26.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZVpwMA9Zjijx2PH24Vkuuzuox3zn9MhrRuKMYG51TnzQ/2017-09-04%2014.52.26.jpg) There was a mass during my visit so I went to stay for a couple of minutes to pray and lit some candles. ![2017-09-04 14.49.15.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWAdVQGGPqZG5qamd6VUdcmFJhy1bbqSHBZR239a9FzkF/2017-09-04%2014.49.15.jpg) ![2017-09-04 15.01.02.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmayyhXo5cQ883MBAzSQbSednHVW2fzUEy1g8bzjQFLVF2/2017-09-04%2015.01.02.jpg) Across the church, you'll find a museum called Museyo Dabawenyo (Tagalog term for Davao Museum) ![2017-09-04 15.13.52.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd49Xjzxt36A38c6jts39pTajwksGUNWSMCPcGmFVQGdd/2017-09-04%2015.13.52.jpg) Did you know that the current Philippine President lives in Davao City? This is why he has a painting at the entrance of the second floor of the museum. I also learned in that museum that the city name, Davao was previously called Duhwow. ![2017-09-04 15.16.01.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaKVkZdqkJtrGMonuqasPnEYnRANhXaxbUKtfHh3yrAdx/2017-09-04%2015.16.01.jpg) Moving on to my next stop... D Bone Collector Museum! However... ![2017-09-04 15.32.05.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeAYTxwFCBscKM7gFuVUHuA3PxXD1QwskR42Q52acSgwh/2017-09-04%2015.32.05.jpg) I was a bit disappointed during that time as I was looking forward to see this as this was suggested by some of my friends but sadly it was closed during my visit. At this time, I had nowhere to go so I just went to walk back going to the Cathedral. As I was walking, I saw a green mango vendor and bought one to cheer up myself while I was looking for a place to go to. ![2017-09-04 15.28.39.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcBGSTSAzERkCbq65Nvd1Rf8LDS5CSGvpzWTHNCLVKqMK/2017-09-04%2015.28.39.jpg) Luckily, I have a friend online whom I haven't who lives in Davao and suggested a quite chill place to spend the rest of my day as I shared my day to her. She suggested for me to go to Times Beach. ![2017-09-04 16.55.14.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmc1u2zfTkBJUYtvMHMra1BDS24eNTb1PvRyV7SygKxxAQ/2017-09-04%2016.55.14.jpg) The beach can be compare to Manila Bay as there are stones placed in the shore and it wasn't a typical beach with the sand. The beach was a 10-minute walking distance from SM Davao. It was really a chill place as the locals go here as well to just spend time with friends, family or loved ones. The sun already set and so I started walking back to SM Davao to buy some groceries as I needed to prepare some snacks and food for my trip to my next destination. ![2017-09-04 17.50.45.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTqWE5xUwZNtf29PZ3reRKwFwn9wnbPtEBjQjbKAwPMaF/2017-09-04%2017.50.45.jpg) After doing grocery, I went back to my accommodation to leave it there and went out again to go to the Night Market! ![2017-09-04 18.43.14.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdWkouYiDC8LyRAzUTBaKnFQ8xYhAGH5KBE3nTBnDR6sV/2017-09-04%2018.43.14.jpg) Basically, the night market in Davao is more on food stalls where you dine in to eat for grilled dishes with rice. There's a section for some clothing as well. One thing I bought there was this Buchi (chinese sweet rice cake) filled with chocolate and it was the best! It only costs around P10 if I was not mistaken. ![2017-09-04 20.33.19.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmb73ssLFxZ1tdnXJ83b9unZTj4sbWXHMgpT9c8pryHZ42/2017-09-04%2020.33.19.jpg) After exploring the market, I went back to my accommodation to say my goodbye to the city as I was bound to leave for my next destination that midnight. At around 11 PM, I checked out and did commute to the bus station and waited for my bus which will take me 7-8 hours to get to my destination... Here's a photo of me bound to travel for 7-8 hours... good night! ![2017-09-04 23.41.51.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWmQyU4E1oMVtCW47tJFtSvzoRu9UbNBJBsShPzs43Ceg/2017-09-04%2023.41.51.jpg) *** Thank you for reading. Day 2 of my 1st Mindanao Travel will be posted next! *** Previous Travel Blog Posts:

Going up North! [Sagada] | Travel Blog 1-A

Lost Into The Woods [Sagada] | Travel Blog 1-B

Must Visit Places in Sagada | Travel Blog 1-C

Banaue Side Trips to Sagada | Travel Blog 1-D

Singapore Travel Day 1! | Travel Blog 2-A

Cloud Forest and Flower Dome @ Gardens by the Bay [Singapore] | Travel Blog 2-B

Singapore Travel Day 2! | Travel Blog 2-C

Songkran Festival 2017 [Day 1 in Bangkok] | Travel Blog 3-A

Thai Foods and Chao Phraya River Tour [Bangkok, Thailand] | Travel Blog 3-B

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Dinner Cruise [Bangkok, Thailand] | Travel Blog 3-C

Trip to Beitou Park & Elephant Mountain [Day 1 in Taipei] | Travel Blog 4-A

Dahu Park, Pingxi and Shifen Old Street [Day 2 in Taipei 2017] | Travel Blog 4-B

Yehliu GeoPark and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall [Day 3 in Taipei 2017] | Travel Blog 4-C

We Are Back Home! [Day 4 in Taiwan 2017] | Travel Blog 4-D

Tips for Accomodation and Transportation in Taiwan | Travel Blog 4-E

Roadtrip to Quezon, Philippines | Travel Blog 5

Chasing Waterfalls @ Laguna, Philippines | Travel Blog 6

Roadtrip to Ternate, Cavite, Philipines | Travel Blog 7

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