Cagayan De Oro is known to the adventure seekers for their canyoneering/river jumping/water rafting activities. I chose to stay at Manager's house with my daughter because these activities are not for her...yet.

The Manager's House which is located at Mapawa Nature Park is so serene. Perfect time to sleep. Lol! This is true. I am not even bothered if the place is haunted or it is just me and my daughter. All I care is to take a sumptuous nap.

My nap ended with my daughter telling me to put her current favorite movie Moana on. As we wait for my hubby and her friends to come back. I told myself that I wish I brought a book with me. The place is so quiet and perfect for meditation and reflection. The dormitory does not have television and reception is unavailable. I felt like I went back in time when we were little and we stayed for vacation at my Auntie's place in the province. The life is simple. No gadgets. If you want to have fun. You have to go out and play under the sun. 

Then at the higher area of Mapawa, there is like an overlooking view that will truly make you appreciate simplicity's beauty. Jarvey and I whispered to each other that this is a great experience for Julianna and we should start a tradition. One out-of-town and one out-of-the-country family trip every year. This is expensive I know but I do not want to deprive myself and my family. Someday Julianna will see the pictures and she will tell her friends that she have been here and there.

We are at the White Water Rafting Office

The next day is the white water rafting activity. We stayed for a while at the office and then left to visit SM Cagayan De Oro.

Pizza for the little one

Our Cagayan De Oro stint is short. I wish we were able to stay for two days straight and roam around more. Still I am happy that Julianna was able to visit this place.

Next stop... Camiguin. =D