A Short Trip to Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

"Cool Place, Warm People"

I found this "tagline" in a calendar produced by the local government. It's really catchy, right? Yes, Malaybalay City has relatively cool climate. I could still remember how stunned I was when I saw the foggy atmosphere as the bus to Valencia passed by the city. Since I studied in a school which is about an hour and a half from this cool city , I decided to drop by and visit a dear friend.

Malaybalay City is the capital city of the province of Bukidnon. It has been dubbed as the "South Summer Capital of the Philippines". It is known for the Kaamulan Festival. It is an agricultural area. There are also agri-industries contributing positively to the city's economy.

So, on a Friday afternoon, I arrived in the city's bus terminal. Though I visited Malaybalay before for an organizational meeting, I'm still not that confident to roam around. So, my dear friend, Ate H, fetched me.

As Ate H promised, we strolled around the Kaamulan Grounds. My Ate H lives in a subdivision nearby the town center, thus, we only paid PhP 7.00 for the "rela" fare.

I like parks. I like nature, particularly, PINE TREES. It makes me feel that I'm somewhere in a temperate country in North America or Europe. Hahaha!

Kaamulan is a nature park suitable for WALKING or JOGGING. The air is simply clean, cool, and refreshing. Of course, it's relaxing to the eyes with the verdant foliage.

When we went there, I also saw some religious groups doing some Praise and Worship program. By the way, they have a multi-purpose hall. So, I guess maybe wedding receptions or some events can be held there.

As I felt at the tranquil ambiance, I suddenly wished I brought some mat and food for picnic.

I long to visit Kaamulan Grounds again with my family and friends. :)

I hope to visit Malaybalay again and explore its tourist spots:

1. Monastery of Transfiguration
2. Nasuli Spring
3. Mt Capistrano
4. Q Park II
5. CEDAR (Center for Ecological Development and Recreation)
6. Hernandez Ranch
7. The Mt. Kitanglad Agriculture and Ecological Center
8. Two Trees
9. Panimahawa Ridge
10. D' Stable Eco Resort (Quadra)

Note: When traveling from Cagayan de Oro City, you can take a bus for 3-4 hours.