The initial plans with the kids to get some mangoes then we decided to visit a river a few miles away to enjoy the serenity of life once in a while. We brought the raw indian mangoes that we got from one of the family's homes. We stayed in the river for sometime chit chatting about their lives and how excited they are to be in school. Most of them went to school in our city in Cagayan De Oro. We seldom see each other when I'm home since they only come back to the province once in a while on the weekend. And that's why we all have the chance to meet up and plan together for some excursions. And normally its randoms walk around, a trip to get some seasonal fruits or just a quick swim on the nearby river or waterfall. This is the kind of life I crave most of the time. Growing up away from the city is totally different even though I have lived abroad for many years. I'm still longing to stay and retire one day in the province surrounded by a huge garden , raising my own animals and chasing chickens! A LOT OF CHICKENS! Lol
