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Davao Day 2 - Jan 16, 2009
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The first ferry going to Pearl Farm Resort leaves at 8 Am and we should be there 30 minutes before departure to reserve a seat. We woke up early and by 7 AM we are already checking out of Marco Polo hotel.
We were picked up by the same cab driver that took us to the Philippine Eagle Center on our first day. Since it is still early, there was no traffic and we reached Davao Marina around 7:30 AM. At the Marina, they already have a front desk where they processed our accommodations and tickets for the ferry ride.
The ferry left a little after 8 AM and after 45 minutes; we are already at Pearl Farm Resort. We were greeted by their courteous staff who gave us welcome drinks and the key to our rooms. After listening to the short orientation, we called for a shuttle to take us to the other side of the island where our rooms are located. We are staying at two Mandaya Houses (Mandaya 3 and 4). The room was really big and we really love it. As soon as we got settled in our room, we immediately changed to our swimming attire and we tried the beach which is right outside our room and the pool just near our houses.
By 12 nn, we called for shuttle service to take us to the Maranao Restaurant (the only restaurant in Pearl Farm). We checked out the menu for their buffet and we all decided to have lunch buffet. We were so full after eating lunch. My sister and I inquired at their Ylang Ylang Spa and we deiced to avail of their East-West Massage. Our schedule is not until 3:30 PM and so while waiting, we tried the beach in the main island.
By 3:30, my sister and I are already having a relaxing massage at the spa. It was so good that I fell asleep while I am having my massage. When we’re done with our massage we all went back to our room to change and get ready for dinner.
Every Friday was a theme night (Pirate Night) and you are required to avail of a dinner buffet if you want to dine it at the restaurant. Price for the buffet was P800 per person and it is really worth it as there are I think 6 buffet stations each serving a different set of meals. There was even a Trivia game and we won a Pearl Farm cap (I was asked what hotel group manages Pearl Farm) and my sister won the Parrot stuffed toy (she was asked for the name of the official bird mascot of Pearl Farm). We went back to our rooms after dinner.
Howell and my dad availed of the room service massage of the Ylang Ylang Spa too. It is only 9 PM when the masseuse came to our room for Howell’s massage but I was so sleepy already. Right after Howell’s massage, we are all sleeping like a log.
You can view more pictures here.
We were picked up by the same cab driver that took us to the Philippine Eagle Center on our first day. Since it is still early, there was no traffic and we reached Davao Marina around 7:30 AM. At the Marina, they already have a front desk where they processed our accommodations and tickets for the ferry ride.
The ferry left a little after 8 AM and after 45 minutes; we are already at Pearl Farm Resort. We were greeted by their courteous staff who gave us welcome drinks and the key to our rooms. After listening to the short orientation, we called for a shuttle to take us to the other side of the island where our rooms are located. We are staying at two Mandaya Houses (Mandaya 3 and 4). The room was really big and we really love it. As soon as we got settled in our room, we immediately changed to our swimming attire and we tried the beach which is right outside our room and the pool just near our houses.
By 12 nn, we called for shuttle service to take us to the Maranao Restaurant (the only restaurant in Pearl Farm). We checked out the menu for their buffet and we all decided to have lunch buffet. We were so full after eating lunch. My sister and I inquired at their Ylang Ylang Spa and we deiced to avail of their East-West Massage. Our schedule is not until 3:30 PM and so while waiting, we tried the beach in the main island.
By 3:30, my sister and I are already having a relaxing massage at the spa. It was so good that I fell asleep while I am having my massage. When we’re done with our massage we all went back to our room to change and get ready for dinner.Every Friday was a theme night (Pirate Night) and you are required to avail of a dinner buffet if you want to dine it at the restaurant. Price for the buffet was P800 per person and it is really worth it as there are I think 6 buffet stations each serving a different set of meals. There was even a Trivia game and we won a Pearl Farm cap (I was asked what hotel group manages Pearl Farm) and my sister won the Parrot stuffed toy (she was asked for the name of the official bird mascot of Pearl Farm). We went back to our rooms after dinner.
Howell and my dad availed of the room service massage of the Ylang Ylang Spa too. It is only 9 PM when the masseuse came to our room for Howell’s massage but I was so sleepy already. Right after Howell’s massage, we are all sleeping like a log.You can view more pictures here.
