It was a rainy day... and because CDO's airport is situated in a mountainous area, the plane from Cebu (which would take us to Davao) could not land because of zero visibility. The flight was declared cancelled at 7PM. The next day was still partly cloudy with scattered rainshowers.
When we arrived in Davao, I was relieved that the weather was better than in CDO. The place where we stayed for 3 days was a delight to my artistic senses. I've never been happier stuck inside its 3-storey pension house/ art gallery. It didn't even bother me at all that we were not able to go and see much of Davao's tourist spots when rain followed us after our first night.
Meet Kublai Ponce-Millan...
one of the greatest modern artists in Mindanao!
and almost all walls with thousands of his artworks
that records his journey from the past confusing dark nights
to the enlightenment of his soul as an artist.
I totally enjoyed walking around...
looking at every detailed artwork he made...
He's such an inspiration to artist-wannabes like me! ^_^
Through his photography and some of his artworks,
I could not help but think that
if Kublai and I were classmates,
we would have been best friends!
(^_^ Feeler lang ^_^)
He's got very unique, interesting, and funny
photographs, paintings, sculptures, literary works
that would definitely not bore you...
But if you're feeling tired already,
you can either spend some time at their roofdeck garden/ cafe...
... or wave hello to neighbors (if you happen to see them since the place is located inside the quiet neighborhood of Dona Vicente Village (walking distance from Abreeza Mall & Victoria Plaza)...
or curl up with a good book...
... or if you prefer to dine indoors,
Kublai Cafe offers delicious meals at affordable prices...
... or if you're ready to doze off,
their rooms will guarantee you a goodnight sleep...
You'll forget that you're not sleeping at home ^_^)
So, if you're in Davao, trying to trace your family tree...
... or trying to discover your many selves...
... or trying to embrace your fears...
... or stalking someone...
... or making new friends...
... or meeting someone special...
don't be intimidated with the giants who guard the area...
... just listen deeply to the rhythm of the music naturally playing around you...
... and allow yourself to fall in love with the different dimensions of the art world...
Before you lose your sanity from trying to figure out where to stay when in Davao....
... be glad to know that you can find your own little corner at Ponce Gallery Suites...
... where you will re-discover peace deep within your soul...
... So, go ahead...
for a truly unique experience! ^_^)
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