Starting and Ending the Day at Davao Oriental

Camp Bernardino de Lavigan

The view of the sunrise is such a magnificent thing to look at. It’s like a holy reminder that today is a new day and a new chance to do the things that you want to explore. It’s like a sign of hope that new beginnings are coming for us all. Especially during a time like this, we all need a sign of hope and something to make us remember that despite what is happening in our world, there are still better days that we can look forward to. It’s best enjoyed with your loved ones over a full breakfast meal to get you started for the day. Sunrises are also best enjoyed by the beach where you hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore and the birds making their early morning wake up calls.

On the other side, many people enjoy sunsets more. It’s like this famous saying that “even endings can be beautiful” which is really true when you see a sunset view. It’s so romantic especially when you watch it from the shoreline with your husband or your special someone over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. These simple things are what we need most right now to keep us positive. Sad to say, we can’t really enjoy them here in the city because we have been in quarantine since March. We cannot go out and reconnect with nature. Which is bad for our mental health.

Good thing, since it’s already GCQ here in Davao City, then we can go and have our vacation but with proper safety measures. We need to get health clearance and a private car to be safe. Most of you think of going to the usual Mati resorts. But there’s actually a new beach resort in Davao Oriental which is the best place for sunset and sunrise watching. Camp Bernardino de Lavigan offers the best of both worlds. It’s facing Malita, so on that side of the coastline you can enjoy sunsets. But just a few minutes away is a viewing deck called that is the best sunrise place in Davao Oriental. You can get up early to catch the first light there. To see the wonderful photos of these times of the day, you can check out Camp Bernardino’s Facebook page and be mesmerized!