Hof Gorei.... a lovely place

nice place for a vacation

A friend from abroad asks me to accompany her for a beach getaway.  She then queried for wonderful beaches just across or near Davao City.  I initially suggested a once visited beach in the Island Garden City of Samal.  It was Vhyness and Jasher, a then lovely couple and my friends back in Marbel, South Cotabato, where I was once assigned for work.  Since the plan was all set up, we fix ourselves and prepared things to be carried.  We drop by a nearby convenience store for some food and drink for the outing.  Chips are a must. J

the three of us

sarap

with kagandahan

jack?

Along our way to the waterfront, we were still conversing on where to finally set our destination.  Until we reached and saw the advertisement in this small motor boat about this resort called HOF GORIE, we with no going back decided to take a visit to this resort.  Upon reading-through on the range of its prices for accommodation and for a chattel, we discovered that it’s to a certain extent expensive compared to the first resort we intended to go.  But we all agree to give it a try since it’s a one time in a year escapade.  Crossing our hands of the idea that we might come out disappointed of the area, and then we boarded in their private Bangka and is set to sail the sea.  After almost 45 minutes of sailing, we saw these little pieces of cloth like flags waving amidst the air, waving and trying to welcome us.  It is the structures and the landscapes, how the area has been properly planned to set as a welcoming environment to their guest is superbly finished.  We all see ourselves smiling and I guess thinking saying “this is it”, we made the right choice.

our personal assistant

reception counter

that building

While un-boarding the vessel, we hear people greeting us and see in their faces the priceless smiles as gestures of welcoming.  And it didn’t end with just smiles and greetings.  Ice cold fresh fruit juices were also conventional as their complementary welcome drinks.  And hhhmmm, tastes just the way we expected.  Upon entering the area, I can’t help but appreciate the beauty of nature developed by human hands without tearing down the tress that adds coolness to the environment.  It is as if landscaped by nature.  The Villas, oh I love the villas.  But to its quietness, I and my fiends decided to take the rooms located in the primary structure near the restaurant. 

stairway to heaven...:-)

the view

overlooking

peace

mural 

the villa 

while eating

the two of us

big rock inside the building

the veranda

After checking in, we quickly wander the area for validation and assessment.  And Hof Gorei has a satisfactory rating from us.  We ate our merienda along the white sand shore.  With spicy garlic chicken wings, pancit and fresh buko fruit, the long wait is worth it.  After relaxing a little, we savor the area.  I freshly remember the three of us going back to our childhood, running, laughing, and simply just be happy.  We took countless pictures to every corner of the resort; we made sure that no area is being missed.  We didn’t even notice the time run so fast and the sun is ready to set.  We enjoyed watching haring araw slowly losing it rays, its reflection to the sea water, Jasher, vhyness and I can’t help but appreciate the bounties beauty of nature God has created.  After a while, dinner was served.  The ambiance is so romantic, I remember saying “I think I shouldn’t be here, three is a crowd” and we started laughing again, but I was serious.  Candle light dinner, with wind breeze that echoes the surroundings, it was amazingly perfect especially with the one you desire the most.  That night, we were forced to sleep early not because of boredom but of peace that the mood bring about.  Peace that adds solemnity and calmness to the mind, silence with nature like sound that serves as music to the soul.  The next thing we know, we’re ssnnnooozing like heaven.

splashing water

the bar chair

fountain of life

the bar counter

We ended up rising late, and I personally believe that I had experience one of my best sleeps which I long to have. We headed for breakfast and enjoyed the captivating sensation of the pool that I guess no one could resist.  And oh, I forget to mention, coffee and tea are unlimited, meaning we can drink to death, which we avail viciously.  The built in bar counter in the pool was great, I love the idea how it was created, it suits perfectly for drinking without rising off the water.  The splashing of water was nonstop, and to tell you, it was just three of us enjoying the water.  We run ourselves to the beach and back to the pool again, just like childhood memories.  Just being happy and worry free, just be ourselves. 

nice thing

The overnight experience is about to end, as we were packing our things.  If we could have planned the outing a little further, we could have stayed even a little longer.  But time hinders us to continue what we were planning, as they also need to go back to their places, to their Families.

the entrance

pictorials

It was nice to experience these things once in a while, being child again.  We also need to recharge as others may say.  Need to give ourselves a treat for a hard work.  And I said to myself, I should go back to this place….

smilling

coffee?

breakfast

As I was writing, I realize how friendship defines a person, and how a person defines friendship.  And it’s pretty confusing how I was able to come up with these definitions.J  I can’t help but look back to memories I have archived for these people.  The people that I consider family when I was away from home, the people that never let me feel less as a person regardless of my short comings and apprehensions.  I miss you guys, hope to see very soon J

miss this guys....