Amihan sa Dahican (Tease Pics)

Dahican Beach Panoramic View (click to enlarge)

Sunrise Waves

Everyone's been crazy hating the rainy season. But aside from those who are bored and tired of going to school or work, there are some adventure-seekers who would love the rainy season especially if it brings the monsoon winds. I'm talking about the wave riders- surfers and skim boarders alike. The mightier the wind blows, the stronger the wave goes. Thus, the more challenged and excited they are. 

Landscape View of the Coconut Beach

'Tis the season that surfers and skim boarders flock on the shores of this 17km stretch Dahican Beach in Mati, Davao Oriental, waiting for big waves to take their stunts. Yes, you don't need to go farther. The waves in Dahican can somehow be compared to that of Siargao or La Union, although, the latter places are considered to be the surfers' haven, internationally referred. Dahican is more of a skimboarders' nerve centre. 

And if you're just looking for some activities such as beach sports
(frisbee, volleyball, football), the beach is open wide for you and
your buddies to enjoy.

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Oldest Catholic Church in Mindanao (Caraga Church)

San Salvador del Mundo (Christ, the Saviour of the World) Church in Caraga, Davao Oriental is tagged as the oldest Catholic Structure in Mindanao. Just in time with the observance of the Holy Week, Laagan Adventures.com was able to attend the "Commemoration of the 7 Last Words" in the said Church, three Fridays ago.

excerpts from Simbahan.net... San Salvador del Mundo Church in Caraga, Davao Oriental was built by Pablo Pastells in 1884 when the Jesuits took charge of the spiritual administration of the town in 1871 from the Augustinian Recollects... The interior of the church has been much renovated that there are no longer traces of old, except for the hardwood posts and lateral walls. The old and dilapidated retablos and old roofings were replaced with new ones during preparations for its centennial celebrations.

The parish still treasures century-old records, as well as the antique bells. We also found an 1893 bell with the Jesuit Inscription on it, in Sitio Santiago Chapel (Pusan Point) which, locals say, is one of the three bells brought by the Spanish priests during the establishment of San Salvador del Mundo Church. 

                                

The structure of the Church is not like that of a typical old Baroque Architecture. What made it interesting is that it situates on a high limestone headland overlooking the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. One reason why I encourage you to visit this historic structure in Mindanao. Caraga, Davao Oriental is about a 6-hour travel by land from Davao City.

Sunset Panoramic View of Pacific Ocean in Caraga, Davao Oriental

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Laagan's WANDER-ful Weekend (Episode 3)

Woohoo! I got the third sequel of my own Laagan's WANDER-ful Weekend. Just a compilation of videos and photos we had during our Holy Week adventure at Davao Oriental.