A Deer Encounter

A very tranquil place about 4 km at the foot of Mt. Isarog, the deer farm could easily be any child's favorite. It has a very relaxing and beautiful rolling hills and greens.

Children and adults alike would enjoy interacting with the deer. The guests are allowed to interact with the deer (but not to chase them) and may feed them with grass. 

The deer seem to love the company and attention from their guests. And they love to pose for pictures!

They are adorable and it broke my heart to find out that they are raised only for their meat to be exported! :( 

The deer farm is run by the local government and located at Brgy Sta. Cruz,  Ocampo, Camarines Sur. Entry to the farm is free but guests need to sign the log book. 

How to go there by car if coming from Manila:

- In Pili, along Maharlika Highway, turn left at the major intersection going to Goa , San Jose and Lagonoy. From the intersection, it is around 45 minutes away. 

- Drive straight past the Ocampo Market and Ocampo Central School. 

- Turn left in the Hanawan intersection before Boss gasoline station.

- Drive straight past the Hanawan Elementary School , Hanawan High School and Sta. Cruz Elementary School.

- After Sta. Cruz Elementary , turn right at the 2nd (small) road . That is the road leading to the deer farm- it will however fit only one vehicle. 

Art In Island: Click It Away!

Said to be the museum with the most number of 3D paintings in Asia, Art In Island is a place to be creative, playful and be crazy. I had a lot of fun "jumping" into a painting and becoming part of it.  

To enjoy the museum, it is best to go with friends or family, who love to either pose for pictures, or take pictures.  The museum's facebook page advises visitors to have the following:   

Credit: Art in Island Facebook Page

Yes, don't forget to bring or wear socks because shoes, sandals and slippers are not allowed inside (to protect the paintings on the floor).  

The museum is divided based on themes- one section is about underwater, another one would show animals in the jungle, another section shows famous paintings, and many others.  

You need to let your hair down and let your imagination fly, and come up with good pictures:

From beyond....

Runnnnnnn!

Uh-oh!

Cheryl In a Bottle

Tickle Me Pink

The fall of...man?

Errrrr.....

You can easily spend 2 or 3 hours in the museum.  There are also markers for each of the murals, to show you the spot where you can best take the picture. Friendly staffs are also available to help you pose, or to help take pictures.  There are also sample or guide photos on the wall, if you run out of ideas. 

Museum is open Tuesdays to Sundays, 9:30am to 9:30 pm. The ticket costs Php500.  If you have visited the place before, you get 50% discount - just show your old ticket or show your picture in the museum.