Looking at luscious
pictures of greens partly covering the inviting paintbrush-looking pale blues
and sparkles with tinctures of red that twinkle in the foreground of such a
wonderful photo you're looking at in a glossy magazine page that smells of
adventure and wonders of wandering - ooohhhhh, that feeling. That demand to be
there, right now. Such urge!
Nope, I'm
not talking about foodgasm if that's what you think or sex just because you get
your arousing kicks looking at pictures whatever the description may resemble
but your, yes YOUR dream summer destination. All laid out before your very eyes
are yet the best pictures of the country's loveliest tourist destinations. All
swooning and drooling over a magazine just when you realize that UP academic
life now will never grant you your heart's desires. Sad but ah-ah! Even if the
academic calendar completely changed your plans for the summer, worry not
because often times it is because of the academics that we get to go places
too! Well, especially in CMS.
Since at
some point, we enroll in a class that requires us to feature travel as an
output and a way of practicing documentation and journalistic skills, we get
the chance to grab our sunnies, spend QT with classmates and bond over an
academic assignment. Our fair share of it was a visit to Guintubdan Falls of La
Carlota in Negros Occidental.
With my travel buddies
Art, Trexie, Tristan and Eunice.
Since Trexie was from
Negros (Moises Padilla) we stayed in their place for the night. The family was
so welcoming that we had such a dinner treat. A whole lechon! Yes, the whole of
it for the five of us. No big deal.
A goodnight's sleep was
our Eveready Battery that before heading to the main destination, we got the
chance to have some photos taken with the historical remnants of the old train
that aided the transfer of sugar canes from La Carlota to other cities.
The off we go Guintubdan
Falls! Baguio feels on our way. The cool ambiance had its own way of saying
welcome.
On our way was a
cockfarm. No wonder why there's one. I learned from my father that cool weather
is a Plus when breeding.
We had to walk for about
an hour and a half. Trekking and enjoying the wonders of nature, as the cliche
goes. But truly, it was wondrous nature. Just before we approach the bottom of
the falls itself, about 10 minutes away from it was such beauty undeniable of your
aawwwwwwws and wooowwwws. We. Were. Enchanted!
Your sweat and heavy
breathing from the trek would surely be replaced with admiration as
Guintubdan Falls' spell is casted on you.
We enjoyed its cool
waters. Well, cool is an understatement. It's freezing but assuring you that it
is equally refreshing.
Accompanied by childhood
friends of our host. Trexie, the experience from the trek to the swim was
really something to look forward to next time. (Even if the crystal clear water
were ice cold).
Budol fight for lunch
before heading back.
It's been a long while
since I had a summer outing this fun and exciting. But before I plan and book a
new one, I should first book reservations for my Sablay. You should, too. Then
summer will never be the same again. (Thank you UP academic calendar. You
really are summer changing. *mimic sarcastic voice*) Enchant us!
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