Del Carmen, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental
It was quite a journey from Iligan to Cagayan and eventually to Del Carmen in Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental. First, before we left Iligan, we stopped at a pharmacy to buy anti-sickness meds and dioralyte because our niece was not feeling too well. Even myself got a bit of a funny tummy, so I had to take loperamide. I think it was because of stress plus a bit of alcohol the night before when we jammed in a pub.
There was a bit of a scary moment that happened on our way to Cagayan. It was because we were in a hurry, we missed the checkpoint. We thought that it was all right to go past them but we were wrong and an army guy was waving at us to stop but it was too late so we sort past them few feet away and he had to really stop us. He asked for car registration, insurance, our IDs, driver's license, etc. And he said, that we should drive slowly when approaching checkpoints to avoid delays like this. The army guy although strict was calm headed and sensible. He let us go after few questions of where we're from and where we're heading.
The places I can remember going to Cagayan de Oro up to Del Carmen Resort were Lugait, Manticao, Initao, Laguindingan, El Salvador, Cagayan City (we passed Centrio Mall), Tagoloan, Steel Asia, Villanueva, Coca Cola Plant, Jasaan, Pilipinas Kao Inc., Kahulugan and Twin Hearts resort, Basamanggas resort, Liyang Beach resort, Binitinan, Baliwagan, Balingasag, Napaliran.... and we even past Del Carmen Resort because there's lots of road widening and other road works. We missed the signage because it was out of the way. Good thing there's always lots of good people around to ask. And they direct us to go back few blocks away and there's a tiny crossing or junction which you wont even notice and that's the way to Del Carmen Resort.
As evidenced on the video, we had a nice time at Del Carmen. Stayed there overnight. The staff were great. They are very helpful. The place was very clean. Toilets are clean. The pool was a free-flowing deep well. So it was something different and more natural than the chlorinated ones. Pricewise, it was affordable. Especially the rides i.e. banana ride, aqua bike and the aqua park. Jetski's not for rent anymore during that time. Flyboard and Kayak were not available too that time. The only downside that I can think of was the communication. For example we ordered food, they didnt mention that we need to pay a deposit if we are going to eat in our cottage for the cutleries, plates and bowls. So they just delivered the food with nothing. Also like the coffee, they said that it was 8 pesos but if you're going to just get hotwater it's 5 pesos. They didnt mention as well that you will have to pay for the cups. Good thing we have our own disposable cups. They ask for deposits on most of the stuff like the water gallon. But overall, they are great. Like when we booked the Aqua Park and we paid for 6 persons, I had a terrible leg cramps. It was because of tiredness, probably dehydration and we just finished the superfast and fun banana boat ride. The guy even offered if we want to be tipped over in the middle of the sea because that's part of the fun hehehe, but we only agreed to be tipped over near the seashore. Hahaha. It was really a good fun. The aqua bike was very calming but at the same time tiring on the legs.
You can visit their site for enquiries and to know more about the place. Here's the link: Del Carmen Beach and Swimming Pool
Back to Iligan: We stopped over Jollibee again. Ate and relax a bit then travel back to Iligan. Back in Iligan, we went to the cemetery, paid respect to our Lolo, Lola and Auntie. I forgot to mention that my boy was not well after our escapade at Del Carmen. Probably he drank water from the pool or from the beach. He was sick and having loose bowels. Good thing the entire time during our trip, he was fine. But when we finally reach Iligan, he was knackered. We went to Robinson's place again. They did shopping and groceries. Me and my boy were in foodcourt. I tried to buy him soup or something but he just doesnt appetite. He fell asleep on my lap. There was a band that time in Robinson's but we didn't manage to watch. We were just stuck near the foodcourt because the chairs and tables are reserved for the customers and me and my boy didnt buy anything, so I was too shy to sit there. Good thing there are waiting areas around. We got the chance to sit and he had a nice nap there.
