Naawan, Misamis Oriental

 ROSEWOOD Park and Grill

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A place where you can consider “your home” but not really yours? Well, Rosewood Park and Grill has been my second home since I revisited Naawan, Misamis Oriental after uni life and career migration to the North. It would definitely my place when I’m so stressed out, get rid of negativities, and get recharged.

Located in Purok 2, Naawan Misamis Oriental., Rosewood Park and Grill is a cozy and homey restaurant featuring Filipino food and indoor and outdoor art. They serve superb cuisines. It might be more costly compared to other food stalls in the market but a 150php/serve is definitely worth the price considering the ambiance and deli local cuisines. Customer service is proactive. So far, they are the warmest hosts I’ve meet within small municipalities around Mis. Or.

Rosewood Park and Grill goes further than filling up your stomach. They offer the best accommodation in the municipality. At the back of the restaurant, there are air-conditioned mini houses for rent for as low 1000 php/day. The facilities are clean and elegant. The air is clean and refreshing. Aside from the accommodation, there is also a hall to hold special occasions.

It is always been a nice feeling to tell people about some good news of places that have been dear to our hearts. This is a form of gratitude to those people who are encouraged to keep on improving Naawan. Rosewood Park and Grill, should I say, is just a start?

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Hiking along Naawan Beach

Boredom strikes after long hours of hurting my butt sitting in front of my computer, so then I become a digital nomad lurking in the coastal areas of Naawan.. The sand, pebbles, gravel, and cobblestones then comfort the soles of my feet. The usual starting point would be from Plames Beach Resort up to the shores of MSU-Naawan. Hiking has been a good alternative from working out in a gym since I can’t find one here. Hope it burns some calories. Gasp, Sigh, Gasp.

The seawater has always been so inviting ever since. However, I was never been tempted to swim in the late afternoons for I rather soak in saltwater in the early mornings. What the beach can offer me is just the pampering sand, the horizons, and the warm sunset. It has been so consoling to find a special spot for a little soul who is tired of making ends meet in front of a web box. The horizons seem transparent waiting for the sunset to orange the whole sky, then the entire sea. What an amazing view, a perfect remedy for a pair of fatigued eyes.

Naawanons enjoy the sea and dance with the waves. I just wonder if they are familiar of the geology of Naawan sea floors. Naawan sea floors seem like a vast expanse of cold, flat, lifeless watery desert especially those areas before the humble fishing port. I nearly drowned myself one early morning for not knowing the formation of sea bed. It’s more than tricky though, the seabed has a slope formation. One might enjoy swimming the shallow areas not knowing that taking another swimming stroke would be a disaster (not unless you know how to swim).

The fishing port is quite wrecked but then it never fails to accommodate people especially lovers. The other side of the porter is favored by shellfish gatherers since the entire part drains on low tide. As I was approaching the coastal area of MSU-Naawan, I saw a hatchery. Well, no wonder since fish farming has been developed in this municipality.

Naawan beach is relatively clean; I believe the cleanest within the northern part of the province. I have hiked coastal areas from neighboring municipalities but Naawan beach bested them all. Well, I just hope that Naawanons keep its legacy despite of a increasing population (I’m crossing my finger on it.D).