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Bukidnon: What Does A Backpacker Do In A Golf Club?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by journeyingjames 17 Comments
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Q: What does a backpacker do in Del Monte Golf Course?

A: Drink lots of pineapple juice.

I guess I have all the right to treat myself with bottomless pineapple juice. First, I’m surrounded with this vast plantation of pineapple; Second, its cheap (Php20 only); and Third; I’m not feeling well. I got a sore-throat and flu- too much traveling and less rest.

I still have some pandesals (bread) in my bag so I didn’t order something to eat. I wanted to gulp all of pineapple juice I can. Remember I’m trying to live within my budget (Php500 or less/day).

Juice, pandesal and my travel notebook has been my good companion for the rest of my stay at the Golf Course

I took this time to reflect once again (and write on my travel notes) while staring at the towering pine trees and enjoying the cold gusting wind from the Kitanglad Mountain ranges. It was therapeutic and very relaxing, I didn’t mind the time.

Korean having a tee off, they play here because it so much cheaper here compared in Korea

I was trying to ponder “Why the Koreans play golf while the Filipinos serve as caddy?” Is it just plain courtesy or part of the chronic issue of my countrymen being slaves in their own land. Are Filipinos destined to always be at the tail’s end, to be the one who always serves? Any thoughts on this? Are we contented to be that forever? I have similar reflections while I was in Palawan solo beach camping.

Ohhh by the way, before I forgot, I drank 5 glassful of pineapple juices (don’t dare ask me how many times I visited the restroom) all for only Php20. 🙂

How to get to Del Monte Country Club from CDO:

Go to Agora Terminal in CDO. Take the Rural bus going to Kibawe. Tell the conductor to that you will get off at Ala-e (Php30). Then take a jeepney or multi-cab to Camp Phillips (Php15), from Camp Phillips take a multi-cab going to Manolo and tell the driver to drop you at Del Monte Golf Club (Php10).

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NORTHERN MINDANAO ESCAPADE. This post is part of a series born out of my adventures in Region X last January 19-25, 2011. I also challenged myself to live within Php500 or less/day budget (food, transportation, accommodation, etc.) as I am preparing for my “The Cheapest 100 Days of Backpacking around the Philippines.”

Bukidnon- What Does a Backpacker Do In A Golf Course? / Zipline Crazy Philippines?

Camiguin- Cheapest Island Tour / Sunken Cemetery: From Top to Bottom Down / In Transit: CDO to Camiguin / Cheap Accommodations

CDO- The Ride of my Year / Divisoria & Night Market

Iligan City- Ma.Cristina Falls: A Dream Fulfilled / Tinago Falls: The Best Waterfalls So Far

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17 thoughts on “Bukidnon: What Does A Backpacker Do In A Golf Club?”

  1. Jorie Pacli said:
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    February 18, 2011 at 4:47 am

    James, I live somewhere there! I’m from cdo. And because of your post, I’m thinking of visiting the vast pineapple plantations… Ah, if I can remember, I journeyed through the place by bus before… Wonder how exactly it looks now… I’m missing home so I can’t wait for this June to come! And for that I will be touring my beautiful country for sure!:)

    Thank you for sharing…:)

    • journeyingjames said:
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      February 19, 2011 at 2:41 am

      my pleasure… i enjoyed my stay in northern mindanao and the landscape made me wow!
      the philippines will continue to be beautiful, 🙂

  2. Bonzenti [Con Tour Blog] said:
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    February 18, 2011 at 5:46 am

    james. If were able to join PTB last year, we’ve probably with you in the Del Monte Golf Club. Just a matter of weeks when you’ve gone there.

    James, that’s multi-cab.

    There is another way which you will not take the multicab anymore james in going to Del Monte Club. You can just proceed from Ala-e and get-off at Brgy. San Miguel. From there, you just take a walk at about 500 -900 meters. Since you are a runner, that’s better for you. I’ll give you a post on this for your tips on alternative food/ and budget.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      February 19, 2011 at 2:43 am

      ooohhh.. thanks for the tip, yeah, i think thats easier nga. i really dont mind walking that extra meters.
      thanks for the post! read it already.

      see you sir when i go back to northern mindanao

  3. lakwatsera de primera said:
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    February 19, 2011 at 12:36 am

    I heard there are even resorts now that are exclusive for the Koreans, baka sa susunod magbabayad na tayo to access some of our own tourists attractions at iba makikinabang

    • journeyingjames said:
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      February 19, 2011 at 2:45 am

      yes there are lots. what they do is rent a certain resort (for a long time 5-10yrs) for their exclusive use.
      sad noh?!

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  5. Earl (Suroy Pilipinas) said:
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    February 19, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Korean invasion even in my home province? OMG!

  6. missy s said:
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    February 20, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    ohh gosh! you’re such an inspiration!!!! i love your drive!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      February 20, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      yeah, carpe diem missy! gotta experience the philippines now or never

  7. pinoy boy said:
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    February 21, 2011 at 6:25 am

    P20 for bottomless pineapple juice? Wow! Kung ako yan, pareho tayo ng gagawin! he he How did you discover the golf course?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      February 21, 2011 at 8:44 am

      yup, i cant believe too! well, what would you expect from a place replete of pineapples?

      ask the locals of course. 🙂 they are the guide!

  8. Bino said:
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    February 25, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Cool! 20 Php for a bottomless juice.. San ka pa! Kung nandiyan siguro ako, baka nabundat ng big time ang tummy ko. Hehe,.,

  9. golfboydave - golf grip tips said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    Absolutely love the stuff and the Philippines is breath taking in places, I believe i’ve had one of the best holidays out there and would love to visit again someday. Lovely people too.

  10. angelaires said:
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    September 29, 2012 at 6:36 am

    I’ve been here during my high school years. How i thought then i’d love to retire in this kind of country side…kaso malayo sa beach:)

  11. judy said:
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    October 22, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    too bad! i did not get to try the bottomless pineapple juice when i went there march last year. how come i missed it in my research? will definitely go back….oh btw, i am following your blog for my own journey of the 80 provinces in the philippines. i am so glad i discovered your blog, james. keep on with the journey and God bless!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 24, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      i so hope you can visit all the 80 provinces of the Philippines. go go go!

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