It was in August last year that I visited Tinago falls last. It was a memorable trip going there because I was with my new found friends – the Iligan Bloggers Society.
When I long for an adventure within my hometown, Tinago flash in my mind right away. But one thing I can never do no matter how bored my life is, I can’t go down there alone. 
It’s scary for me. I dunno if any woman out there would dare to go there alone, but me, no am not. Good thing, I have some photos that reminds, I was there sometime.
According to Wiki:
Jones Bridge is a bridge that spans the Pasig River in the city Philippines connecting the districts of Binondo on Rosario Street (Calle Rosario, now Quintin Paredes St) with the center of Manila. The previous bridge that connected the two districts was the Puente Grande (Great Bridge), later called the Puente de España (Bridge of Spain) located one block upriver on Nueva Street (Calle Nueva, now E. T. Yuchengco St), the span considered to be the oldest established in the Philippines.
Jones Bridge was once hailed as Manila’s queen of the bridges.[citation needed] Some recent improvements on the current bridge were the addition of street lamps and replacing the old pole railings with stone railings reminiscent of the first Jones Bridge.
I have seen this bridge many times while working in Manila and sometimes visiting Manila. I’ve seen this bridge but never walked on it every not until Wednesday afternoon after a short time meet-up with postcard/stamp collectors at the Manila Central Post office museum.
I feel happy to finally set foot in it. The bridge is not that very long and it does not have a very impressive arch but it is obviously a bridge. I wish i can take a photo of it from below by the side of the river so that i can take the angle of the arch — but maybe next time. Though there was no time to do the leisure walk but me and my daughter had a a photo taken there with that familiar building as background.
More info of the bridge, check this out.
1. Amazon’s Rain Forest
2. Halong Bay in Vietnam
3. Argentina’s Iguazo Falls
4. Palawan’s Underground River of the Philippines
5. Jeju Island of South Korea
6. Komodo of Indonesia
7. Table Mountain of South Africa
This is still a provisional result according to the New7Wonders Foundation. The final list will be out early 2012. Check out yahoo news for photographs of each places.
This is the oldest photograph of Maria Christian falls that I saw ever. Wanna see it too? Well, you can find this being hanged at the wall of Iliganon in Pala-o Extension this city. There were so many memorablia of old times being displayed in the shop. One of the IBS members mentioned that this photo was probably taken in the early 60′s. Oh my I still did not exist that time and my mom was still a very young girl. ^^ Another old thing I saw on their wall decors is an old copy of the music piece – Iliganon nga Buotan. The page looks old but it was framed and the paper is being preserved from thinning and withered by time. I think they had the original copy undergo the document imaging machine to have that piece copied for framing purposes.
Spending time at Iliganon last night and seen visitors enjoying the tastiest Durian shake I ever had in my life, made me feel so proud to be an Iliganon.
Felt so proud to be an Iliganon.
Thank you God for the beautiful weather, the three-site tour today with the MBS5 participants was a success. The first itinerary was the NPC Park, then the Macarael-Macapagal Ancentral Home, Mimbalot Falls, and then the quick viewing of Timoga swimming pool. The weather was beautiful but it was already too hot for me. I guess that the caused by not being so exposed outside during day time as my day work only confine me indoors. At 2 pm, my strength was already drained that I did not go with the group in the mall and also in the city spots tour. I just went out to meet them at 6 pm in Aruma.
Just a minute after I set foot at Aruma, the big rain came. As I was leaving my home, I saw a storm brewing and the horizon looks so dark. I can imagine a very strong rain that makes you wish for tornado shelters just to make you avoid being wet. But I was out in the city, good thing we were still having dinner when the water in the streets went up a bit. We had to let the water subside to make us proceed to our next appointment at 8 pm.
Details for today’s tour will be posted in my travel blog at www.pinaytravels.com
Months ago, August 27 exactly, I made my third visit to Tinago Falls. The first time was in 1993. I was still in college that time and I was with friends and schoolmates who were working in the business office of Mountain View College. That time, there was still no descent stairs to go pass. The going down was okey but in coming up, we have to grab on tall and sturdy bushes. It was tiring but not as tiring as my second visit.
The second visit in 2008 and I was with my daughter and relatives. There were many of us and the kids loved their swimming time in the pool. For me, I just enjoyed the sides and taking pictures. I have shared a bit of the experience somewhere in this blog. On our way back, I went up with the first group. While others were still queuing in the shower to change, me and my daughter went up ahead. It was still okey. I was already big that time and the going was still manageable.
Photo taken: august 27, 2011
Then in August this year, the third time happen and it still looks like I went swimming because I was bathing in my perspiration. Still I enjoyed the moments with my camera while my friend enjoyed swimming and the gakit ride. When the whistle sounded that we have to vacate the place, I started going up. I am 50+ lbs overweight so surely I can’t make ten steps at a time so I have to go slow. Slowly and slowly. I walked alone and their was no one behind me nor anyone ahead of me that can see me in my slow steps. Luckily, I made it to the top! I smiled when I saw this:
I think I made 10 stops in the whole duration of my ascent. I know I should not force myself to hurry up when all my friends were still down and even if they were ahead, I will still use the pace that would be enough for my heart or else I will pass out and will cause unnecessary worries to my friends.
The third visit was made possibly by the City Government extended to Iligan Bloggers Summit. Thanks to the people whom gratitude is due for in relation to my third visit to Tinago Falls in Barangay Ditucalan, Iligan City.
If you like to have a break away from the huzz and buzz of the city, and enjoy the time with nature, then Dahilayan Adventure Zone is one of the places to visit when you are here in Northern Mindanao.
Since the time i posted my photos at FB taken during the Spiritual Retreat, several people have been asking where was the place and how much to stay there. To answer the inquiries, I am making this post.
Location: Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
~~Cottages~~
Cottage Rate: P1,500.00 good for 4 persons
~~New Buildking~~
Room Rate: P2,000 good for 4 persons
There is also this but i forgot to ask the rate:
Food:
They cater to big number of people just like our group. But if you go in a small group like four persons, you can enjoy meals at Cowboy’s Grill. Their menu prices are very affordable and I heard they have big and yummy servings.
There is also a little food shop just a few steps away from the gate of the Camp called Chef’s Favorite. I looked at the menu written in their menu board, they serve food to satisfy your sweet tooth.
For more inquiries and reservation, you may call or text Nora in these numbers:
0922-8844856 or 63 922-8844856
0920-9615136 or 63 920-9615136
February 25, 2011 was declared holiday for schools and i was so happy because Thursday is last day of work. When i heard that there is a tree planting on that day and open for everyone (non student) i volunteered to go. At least i got something to do instead of just lazing up in bed until half of the morning is over.
I wanna share some photos taken that morning and let the photos tell its story although i may add some comments or description to tell the whole story.
A plant a Tree Save a Soul project sponsored by the Junior Commerce International. This project is not just a tree planting project but they monitor what they planted until it is full grown. This program wanted to tell the world through our communities that we should be environmental conscious to improve global warming.
The “plastic-free Iligan” was also being mentioned and i hope that will be materialized. To support that program must start within ourselves. What we do can cause a ripple effect so if ever we personally is environment conscious, people around us will get the idea and also will apply it themselves. We can start it by using green cleaning products at home. In this way, we support environment friendly products.
A Mahogany tree seedling
- The tree given to me to be planted. Actually one of the trees. I had two. -
- Me planting my tree. -
Below that spot is a stream and two meters away from this spot is also a coconut tree. Down by the stream is a house.
I am hoping that in years time if ever i can have the chance to visit the place, i can still that tree grown big and strong.
Thank you JCI Iligan for the invitation extended to the schools. We look forward to your next invitation. =) Keep up the good work!
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