Summer's already peeking through the skies. Heat. Sweat. They're everywhere, especially here in the Philippines. That's why this place I'm going to share to you is one of the perfect places that deserves a place on your bucketlist.
Last weekend, my family and I decided to have some dip in the pool as a late celebration as well for my father's birthday. We then headed to the nearest resort in our place that has both the pool and the sea -- the Woody's Beach Resort in Barangay Mahawak, Medellin, Cebu.
If you are going to ask the locals of Medellin "Where is the orange resort in your town?" They'd literally answer you in unison -- WOODY'S! Because the buildings in the resort are painted with the rich and bold orange.
HOW TO GET HERE?
From the municipal hall of Medellin, you can ride a tricycle to Mahawak. Or, if you are riding a private vehicle, you can just cross the highway from the municipal hall and turn left going to Daanlungsod Cemetery and then a few kilometers away, you'll reach an alley right and you just have to ride straight the barangay road and then you'll see an orange resort.
The entrance of the resort was 120 per adult and 50% discount for kids under 12 years old and free entrance for kids 3 years old and below. They also have cottages for rent that ranges from 500-800 pesos depending on its size.
When we booked a cottage and entrance, we got a discount since we were more than ten. But still, it depends on your negotiation with the owner.
COOKING SESH
We came at the resort at nine in the morning and when we got there, we immediately unpack our things and my grandparents started soaking in the pool while me and my cousin were busy cooking for our meal.
We grilled some fish and pork.
They have designated cooking area if you decide to just cook inside the resort. They also have a sink and kitchen as well.
When we were done cooking, we served the food on the table while some of the kids were still swimming in the pool.
FAMILY BONDING
It was already almost one in the afternoon when we finished eating so I decided to dip in the pool since I was always anticipating to feel the coldness of the pool despite the heat since early this morning.
After a few minutes, we had a karaoke session. Usually, they offer the karaoke by song in which you are going to pay 5 pesos per two songs but since at that moment, we were the only ones there, the caretaker allowed us to have 30 songs for 50 pesos and we no longer need to manually insert a coin after selecting a song.
We had a good time singing in the karaoke and even though I had a cough that time, it still didn't stop me from singing along.
MORE THINGS TO DISCOVER IN THIS RESORT
We thought it was only the pool that is the highlight of this resort but we were wrong because as we explore it's backyard, it had a lot more to offer.
This resort has a lot of greeneries and its landscape are instagram-worthy. Every corner of this place is picturesque.
They have these beautiful plants, a wide lawn at the back and a beautiful view of the islet of Gibitngil.
But wait, there's more...
There was also a stair from the wide and green lawn going to the beach. Me and my cousins went down and saw the beautiful rock formations that felt like we were in a different dimension.
It's like the rock were just there waiting to be discovered. It has the perfect view of the islet and the horizon.
So, if you are looking for some place to chill and you are just near Medellin, you can check this place out and be bejeweled with its spectacularity.