Dr. Esguerra
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Tinuy-an Falls
Last saturday my cousin Margaret invited me to go with them to Bislig to go to Tinuy-an Falls. I was very excited to go as it will be my second time to go there. The first was last 2006 with my best friend and a few other friends.
I remember how none of us have ever been there so we had to ask every few kilometers which way to go. It was really funny because when we first alighted from the van we saw a small yet wide falls and was very disappointed. This was the famous Tinuy-an falls that people were talking about? After all the traveling and the fear of stalled vehicle or worse, this is it? Then I saw at the right side of the mini falls a painted sign: Entrance. Please pay 10 pesos (or was it 5?). The mini falls was just a teaser after all.
That time I didn't have a camera of my own yet. This was the reason I was so excited to go there again.
On the day of the trip my cousin picked us up at Dunkin donuts at 5.30 in the morning. A normally 5 or more hours of travel, manang vicvic made it in 2 and a half. We made a quick stop over at my auntie's house at forest drive for breakfast, and to meet with our guide, Sonny.
The trip from the highway to the falls was as I remembered. The roads were rough, and it took awhile to reach the place. But didn't matter because the first time my companions saw the said mini falls they were ecstatic, especially manang vicvic. I thought to myself, just wait until you see the real falls. ;-)
According to wikipedia, Tinuy-an, a three tiered falls, is 55 meters high and 95 meters wide. And it said that every morning at 9 to 11 there's a rainbow over the falls.
Unfortunately we arrived at noon so we didn't get the chance to see that sight.
I couldn't get any closer to the falling water because of the strong mist that occurs as the water falls.
The best site for bathing and general horsing around is at the second level. There is a stairs made of concrete and steel leading there.
Actually there's a fourth level but its not quite visible from below.
Tinuy-an Falls, Barangay Borboanan, Bislig City.
You can also check my video of the falls below.
I remember how none of us have ever been there so we had to ask every few kilometers which way to go. It was really funny because when we first alighted from the van we saw a small yet wide falls and was very disappointed. This was the famous Tinuy-an falls that people were talking about? After all the traveling and the fear of stalled vehicle or worse, this is it? Then I saw at the right side of the mini falls a painted sign: Entrance. Please pay 10 pesos (or was it 5?). The mini falls was just a teaser after all.
That time I didn't have a camera of my own yet. This was the reason I was so excited to go there again.
On the day of the trip my cousin picked us up at Dunkin donuts at 5.30 in the morning. A normally 5 or more hours of travel, manang vicvic made it in 2 and a half. We made a quick stop over at my auntie's house at forest drive for breakfast, and to meet with our guide, Sonny.
The trip from the highway to the falls was as I remembered. The roads were rough, and it took awhile to reach the place. But didn't matter because the first time my companions saw the said mini falls they were ecstatic, especially manang vicvic. I thought to myself, just wait until you see the real falls. ;-)
According to wikipedia, Tinuy-an, a three tiered falls, is 55 meters high and 95 meters wide. And it said that every morning at 9 to 11 there's a rainbow over the falls.
Unfortunately we arrived at noon so we didn't get the chance to see that sight.
I couldn't get any closer to the falling water because of the strong mist that occurs as the water falls.
The best site for bathing and general horsing around is at the second level. There is a stairs made of concrete and steel leading there.
Actually there's a fourth level but its not quite visible from below.
Tinuy-an Falls, Barangay Borboanan, Bislig City.
You can also check my video of the falls below.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tinuy-An Falls Videos
I just came home from my trip from Bislig with my cousins Margaret, Suzette, Sandra and friend Hazel. I'm just so excited to share the videos with my fellow Caraganons so that they'll include Bislig as a part of their local travel trips.
Videos taken using Fujifilm finepix S9600.
Videos taken using Fujifilm finepix S9600.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Manila:Of Trains and Buildings
I found my love of the trains and train stations when I went to Manila.
I wanted to take a more studied approach to doing this kind of photography, unfortunately the train was fast approaching and I was "late" for my appointment. It was, I think, quarter to six in the morning.
Taken at Mall of Asia
I wanted to take a more studied approach to doing this kind of photography, unfortunately the train was fast approaching and I was "late" for my appointment. It was, I think, quarter to six in the morning.
Taken at Mall of Asia
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Pebble Beach in Full Color
Mabua Pebble Beach resort is a unique kind of beach experience. Instead of sand in the shore, you will be greeted with smooth stones instead. So this means that the water is crystal clear no matter how rumbunctious one gets in the water. I was lucky that the weather was opposite to the gray weather we had last time. The sunset was also something to behold. And most of all the people are friendly and always photography ready. =)
I took lots of photos.More photos available at flickr. Just click here.
Location- Mabua, Pebble Beach, Surigao City.
Taken with FujiFilm S9600.
I took lots of photos.More photos available at flickr. Just click here.
Location- Mabua, Pebble Beach, Surigao City.
Taken with FujiFilm S9600.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Pebble Beach, Surigao City
I went to Surigao City. We spent a quiet afternoon at Mabua, Pebble Beach.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Hidden Paradise In Butuan
... Bonbon Eco-Park and leisure park-- That's what they are promoting the newest resort in Butuan, and rightly so. It opened early this year to the public.
Without further ado, here are the photos I got from our picnic there.
Entrance fee: 100 per person.
Location: Brgy Bonbon, Butuan City
This is the view that will greet you when you arrive at the entrance of Bonbon Eco-Park.
After you pay for the entrance fee a jeep will take you further inside to the resort itself.
The road to Bonbon ecopark isn't as developed as one would hope. But is sure rewards the adventurous!
Without further ado, here are the photos I got from our picnic there.
Entrance fee: 100 per person.
Location: Brgy Bonbon, Butuan City
This is the view that will greet you when you arrive at the entrance of Bonbon Eco-Park.
After you pay for the entrance fee a jeep will take you further inside to the resort itself.
The road to Bonbon ecopark isn't as developed as one would hope. But is sure rewards the adventurous!
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