Gensan-Kalsangi 08.09
24 Aug
Since October 2008, I can’t remember how many times I took the three-hour bus ride to General Santos City. In fact, this blog’s archive is a testament to how often I visited GenSan to join blogging-related events and activities.
Early this month, Lyle, Blogie, and I received another invitation from Avel Manansala to spend a couple of days in the City of the Generals. He wanted us to be there during Marzz’ birthday celebration. We, of course, said yes.
And because an invitation from the Fishman always meant days of food, fun, and excitement we were excited about the trip. We took an early bus out of Davao City so that we will be in GenSan by lunchtime as we will be having lunch at the Dolefil Clubhouse in Kalsangi, Polomolok.
Lyle and I with the lonesome cowboy
The Road to Kalsangi
It was my first time to visit Kalsangi. I have heard about people gush about the place but all that never really prepared me for the wonderful climate, the sprawling greens, and its serene beauty.
Breathing the cool Kalsangi breeze
What made my Kalsangi trip very enjoyable is that I was in the company of wonderful people, who, despite the everyday stresses of their personal lives, went out of their way to spend time with us.
Liking it medium rare (many thanks to Ate Jinky and her friends from DOLEFIL HR)
Life-sized Snakes and Ladders
The jumpshot which I totally sucked at...
Celebrating a Friend’s Triumph
We barely had time to rest from our Kalsangi trip when it was time for dinner. Orman Manansala, GenSan’s newest and cuddliest blogger, treated us to a sumptuous dinner at Uno Cafe. Orman just got promoted as Vice-President of Asia United Bank hence the feast. We had steamed pangasius (I initially thought it was gay lingo for something), baby back ribs, adobong manok, fried rice, mustasa in garlic, and 8 treasures soup.
The Hungry Bunch
Marzz’ Olaer Birthday Bash
The primary reason why we traveled to GenSan that weekend was to attend Marzz’ birthday party. His birthday celebration was held at Olaer Spring Resort (owned by the family of Ate Jinky). There, we spent a couple of hours sharing good food while enjoying the unspoiled beauty of the springs.
Marzz (in red), the birthday boy
Bloggers atop the rock of Olaer Springs
Going Places, More Fun
Each time we travel to GenSan, Avel and the Generals make each trip memorable for us. They bring us to the best places in General Santos City and introduce us to the most interesting personalities. But above all, our beloved friends from GenSan make sure that each trip we make is a gathering among friends.
Belting it out at SanMig Sports Bar
Soaring high at TAAZ Bar
Many thanks to:
Avel Manansala, Marzz Bendol, Jinky and Arnel Borela, Orman Manansala, DOLEFIL HR, Donna and Emman.
More on my GenSan adventure…
wow… the photos said it all, you guys really had fun there… isingit ko’g butang sa inyong maleta sunod… hehehe.. joke…
hehe…methinks we can do that. kay payat ka man.:-)
hahaha.. butangi lang ug buslot para kahinga ko ha? (LOL)
Pwede pud dili na.:-)
machoha ni blogie oi! hehehe lols..
yeah, he sure was a head-turner the whole time we were there. kumikinang din sa kaputian.:-)
Kung sa plurk pa, (unsure)….
reading this post is like living the experience all over again! what a way to mark the day i became an honest-to-goodness blogger! agosto uno will be forever engraved in my heart (cheesy!)…
Sinabi mo pa, GF! Agosto Uno marked the birth of GenSan’s sexiest and prettiest blogger…mwah!
I was looking for you in the ‘Bloggers atop the rock of Olaer Springs’ pic. Oh, there you go! Pasabta ko ngano naa ka sa luyo beh! :p
Ummm…Lesofat pose?
Hahahah!
Brend, sa Tag Cloud mo, super big na General Santos City!
We always look forward to your visits here too. Wag kayo magsasawa…hehehe!
See you next week for the Tuna Festival! yey!
Sobrang obvious ‘yung Tag Cloud. Hehe!
Kami magsasawa sa kakapunta jan? Not in this lifetime!!!
See you soon, Fishman!
wow!lingaw gyud…maila man sa mga photos…
Yeah, had the time of our lives. Na-miss ka namin. Hope to see you sa Tunfest!
sa dihang wala pa jud ka nagupdate og blog, gf! hahahaha!