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Summer getaway
Summer is really here!
The scorching heat of the sun is inevitable. Tropical fruits are seen not only in the fruit stands but even along the streets. Halo-halo is a saleable product once again. And summer will not be that complete without going to the beach to expose some skin wearing bathing suits and board shorts. Some would prefer to swim in the pool and practice the butterfly style while under the heat of the sun.
Oh well, summer is indeed here! If you can't contain the heat of the sun while your body is being exposed you should apply some sun block to protect your skin from sun burn. Sun glasses are in fashion once again!
Last weekend, I had the chance to be with the IPE (Imperia Professional Education) staff in Concepcion, Iloilo. By the way, thanks to Miss Arden Rodeo for inviting me to come with them.
We rode a van good for fifteen persons and we left Jaro at exactly 10:00 in the morning. This is not my first time going to Concepcion, however, it was my first time to be with the group of newly found friends in IPE for a summer weekend getaway.
We arrived at around 12:00 noon when the sun was at its heat peak. It seemed that all of us were amazed of the house where we stayed for a night. Maybe because we expected less, but what we had in our eyes on that very moment was a big Western-style mansion. It was Miss Rhea Canong, resident manager of the Canong-Borres Mansion, who welcomed us.
Who would tell that in there would be a landmark in its best uptown residence in the midst of the idyllic resort town of Concepcion? Well, our eyes were rolling as we entered the 20 million mansion that houses 10 designed rooms, a penthouse overlooking the beautiful water and mountain sceneries of the place, a cozy pavilion, a conference room that can accommodate 20 persons, and above all the swimming pool that is beautifully designed. I tell you, the swimming pool is at its best at night, with the lights and the fountain and of course the dramatic moon of the night.
After lunch of that Saturday, we went on island hopping. Our tour guide, Michelle, was able to name all the islands that we had been pointing out to her. Then we decided to drop and stay at Bolobadiangan Island. Seeing the place would make you realize once again how good God is to all of us by giving such a gift. Bolobadiangan is a long stretch of white-sand beach having blue crystal waters. This island captures the beauty of Boracay 20 years ago. Bolobadiangan Island is said to be a virgin island in the heart of Concepcion.
Witnessing the beauty of man's artwork through the Canong-Borres Mansion and God's masterpiece Bolobadiangan Island made my weekend worth remembering. Above all, my best moments with my friends on that two-day summer getaway will be forever in my heart.
Hi to all of them: To Miss A, Airis Sobrevega, Clares Trigue, Inel Sompregue, Ninnie Flor Tayco, Ma. Edelyn Zarate, XZ Duco, Rhoda Mei Guarin and Alvin John Zapanta.
My dear readers enjoy summer and find time to explore the beauty of nature. Have a great summer escapade!
If you want to visit Canong-Borres Mansion just call (33) 393-0073 for more details.