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April is the perfect month in the Philippines to bask in the sun, soak in the sea and unwind with friends and family. My cousins planned a weekend getaway in Samal. We are very lucky to have an aunt who lives in Samal Island. Their house is right across a beautiful sand bar popularly known as the Vanishing Island. We rode in their pump boats to get across the sea and reach the Vanishing Island of Samal Davao. My little Ellie was excited as she could be. But the way to the barge was hellish. We were supposed to meet with the gang at 7am but due to some delays, we arrived at the line towards the barge about 9am and the line was soooooo long. We fell in line for 3 hours just so we could ride the barge towards Samal! It was an extremely hot day and the car aircon has not worked so well. On our way to the Davao-Samal Wharf on a very hot day... our boat ride towards the vanishing island samal davao At about past noon, we finally arrived the destination, already soaked in sweat....

Davao Crocodile Park is one of the tourist destinations in Davao City. It is also one of the most famous school excursion itinerary for preschool and elementary students. In my 30 years of living in Davao City, I have only gone to Davao Crocodile Park once in the year 1994. I was in 4th grade and there were only snakes and crocodile in the park. You can find its location at the Corporate City grounds, Diversion Road, Brgy Maa, Davao City. So recently me and mom were discussing about prenup locations in Davao and I mentioned the Crocodile Park. She revealed to me that she has not been to the Davao Crocodile Park all her life. It was a Wednesday when we decided on the spot to visit the Crocodile Park and my Ellie was the most excited child on earth. This is the welcome signage of  Davao Crocodile Park. Of course, it is mandatory to take a selfie in this area. We went further inside to the information and cashier. At the moment, the entrance fees are as follows: Regular...