Our large family including aunts and uncles, just decided to have a clan reunion in Mati, Davao Oriental the home of some of my second cousins. Just this May 1, 2009 we went to Davao to go with the whole family and travel the day after for about 250 kilometers and do some sightseeing in along the rocky road. The travel was long and tiring as we were on the road for almost 4 hours.
We were on a convoy with the SUV’s. The road was not that good, but we were just very excited to visit and see our roots. When we arrived in Mati. We then stopped in my grandmother’s restaurant wherein we flushed our discomforts then headed to the FGR Farm named after my grandfather “Paking Rabat”. I was stunned with the crowd as people gathered around an area to chat and meet their clan members.
Simply Orange, The Hernandez Family
After the day of meeting the large clan we then went to Dahican Beach Resort of the city mayor of Mati. Too bad, we were not allowed to swim and have fun because of the very big waves.
What can you say.eh?
Everyone was tired so we continued our escapade to bed and had fun in Casa Rosa Inn in Mati City.
Smile!
We were enjoying the time to mingle with cousins while singing aloud and some slept to regain their lost energy in the trip. After dinner we continued the fun as we played poker. We cousins bought playing cards just to play an hour of friendly poker. Luckily, I won with a two pair!!
The day after we were very excited for the beach that some of us woke up early while some woke up late like me. Only few had a chance to swim in the white sand beaches of Mati. When the breakfast was ready we were enjoying the live pay-per-view thanks to Tita Michelle Rabat of the Battle of East and West Pacquiao vs Hatton. Damn! The KO! Brought the whole family pieced together in one area shouting Manny and dancing and dazzled with the fight.
Mati, Davao Oriental is definitely two thumbs up. From the beach to the accommodation. Try to visit the city and see the sights and sounds of the wonderful City.
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