First, Second and Probably More

My more than 15 years of living in Gensan proved that I am enjoying the place, the culture, the people, the events, and everything in it, but due to the lack of the chance, or rather some declined chances, I was not able to go to places some people have considered great places for fun and leisure.

Two past Sundays, we had the chance of visiting Olaer Spring Resort and it was an invitation I could not resist since:

1. I swear I have never been to this place yet, in my 15+ years of stay in the city.
2. A spring resort appeals to me.
3. It is cool to be spending a Sunday with family and blogger friends.


So there, the host, Ate Jinky, who owns the place, blogged about this once, and I can't help but want to visit this and see for myself the wonders of this place.


I heard of this resort a long time ago, but long way back, it hasn't been developed and well promoted.

Now, the place is exactly a beauty.


We went there early in the morning and admired its serenity, fresh springwater, lovely rustic settings, long pool with different height levels perfect for different ages, even less than a year old babies.

I was earlier warned that the water is cool, and I don't want to miss this dip and true enough, brrrrrrrrr, the water was very cool, and even until the noontime when the sun is up in the sky, no amount of sunlight has lessened the coolness of the water. My kids enjoyed the swimming, and Biboy's lips was quivering whenever he goes out of the water. Tabebs managed to play in the waist-level deep, and it's a good thing that Olaer is just 5 minutes near us, I can already bring the kids for a dip whenever they itch for it. It's basically a neighbor!

Biboy enjoying the cool water

Tabebs in a (knee-deep) dip

Sir Orman, Kyaw, Marz, Ate Jinky, Gay, kids, me, Bariles

Of course, I want to thank the lovely host and her family for sharing Olaer with us. My first time came up with a second one when Ms. Janette Toral came to visit us here in Gensan. We made her do a jumpshot in the cold water. I'm sure she enjoyed her short Gensan visit.

with Ms. Janette Toral

Yes, I will bring my guests here too. I already have a place to bring my visitors, a place which is just near me, and one that suits my fun and leisure needs. One thing I most love with Olaer Spring Resorts is the water, very fresh and clean. I can always open my eyes in the water and find myself swimming with the fishes, some freshwater crabs and shells.

Thanks too for the sumptuous breakfast you prepared for us Ate Jinks! Superb day it was!

my favorite! and yes, no more allergies!

grilled bangus, sarap breakfast!

Oh, I think I want a dip now. The kids love it, and I will definitely keep coming back.