A day at Graceland, Murcia, Negros Occidental

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I had a serene time with nature when I went with the group of my sister on a picnic at Graceland View Resort located near the Don Bosco summer or retreat house in Murcia, Negros Occidental and just a few distance away from the renowned Mambukal Resort.

Graceland has a 5.5ft and 4 ft high pool which is overlooking the forests and the hills below it as well as the skies above it. It pays to mention that the water is sourced from the spring, so it entails that the waters one bathe in is cold and mineral-laden. On the left side, one can observe the flying bats of Mambukal later in the day while on the right side, one can observe the structures of Campuestuhan, another mountain concept resort located n Bacolod City.   

One can stay overnight or do daytime picnic only, a welcome change to a very touristy atmosphere at the Mambukal resort. If one is raring for a rest and a place to relax, read books and just eat, Graceland is a place to be. Around the resort are different ornamental plants and flowers that one can't get enough picture with (which I did in between eating and sleeping, hehehe).

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This is the deck where one can watch the bats 
said to be hovering the Mambukal area.

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This is the pristine pool sans the bathers.

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 They have this zen garden 
where we disturbed the meditating Buddha 
just to take our selfie with him.

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This is their deck above a social hall 
where one can chill late in the afternoon 
when the sun is already down.
This is where one can spot Campuestohan from afar.

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The pool and the pretty tree.

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Location: Murcia, Negros Occidental, Philippines

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