Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010 Day 3

May 2,2 2010, Day 3 of the epic legend of the Davao Appreciation Tour 2010 (DFAT) started early. The participants didn’t mind the heat of the early morning sun as they came out of their hotels with so much excitement.

The participants had their breakfast at Taps, one of the oldest food establishments in Davao City. Taps served up their different silog meals for the hungry and eager participants.

With Tom Claudio of ETours and tour guide Jojo, Team DFAT 2010 boarded a banca and enjoyed the scenic boat ride to Samal Island.

First stop was at Maxima Aquafun where the participants had their chance to enjoy the water slide, diving board, and water trampoline. After the aquafun time at Maxima, the group returned to the boat to enjoy their siopao from Dimsum Diner and some lunch.

While eating lunch and resting, the group enjoyed watching the view of the island, the clear blue sky, and the pristine waters of Davao Gulf.

But what they enjoyed more was docking on different parts of the island, snorkeling, swimming, and looking at different fish, starfish, corals, and other underwater creatures. The group took stops at Angel Cove, Coral Garden, and Babu Santa. It was definitely an enjoyable and memorable Davao tour.

By the end of the island hopping adventure, everybody was tired but very much happy with the fun tour of the island.

Before leaving our beloved Davao City, some of the participants got to taste what Davao is known for: DURIAN! They got to taste two varieties, Puyat and Arancillo. Most of them liked the Puyat varieyt better. They also got to enjoy some mangosteen.

And with that the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010 officially ended.

It was indeed an epic legend which could not have succeeded without the hard work of the organizers, support of the sponsors, and whole-hearted participation of the entire enthusiastic DFAT 2010 Team. Thank you! Thank you! tH6Nkzzz powH! jejejeje….

Information:

TAPS
Owners: Benjie Lizada
Locations: Branches around Davao City: Ilustre Street, Torres Street, Matina Town Square

DIMSUM DINER
Owners: Bryan and Czarina Lim, Apie Yao
Snacks provided: Assorted Siopao
Locations: Branches in Davao City, General Santos City, Digos City, Panabo and Cagayan de Oro City (list at this link)

ETOURS
Owner: Tom Claudio
Tour Guide: Jojo
Services: Davao City and Adventure Tours
Resorts/Islands Visited: Island Garden City of Samal (Samal Island), specifically Maxima Aquafun, Angel Cove, Coral Garden, and Babu Santa
Email Address: info@etours.ph
Contact Numbers: +63917-7011882, +63916-4333199, + 63922-8674779, +6382-2861173, and +6382-2861645
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MAXIMA AQUAFUN
Owner: Sonny Dizon
Amenities: Water Slide, Canopy Walk, Diving Board, Water Trampouline
Entrance Fee: P300

Photos courtesy of Andrew dela Serna and Lyle Santos.