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“Aginod sa Aguinid Waterfalls, Cebu.”
After four years I made another visit to Aguinid waterfalls together with Van. Hours down the road we arrived in the southern town of Cebu almost late in the morning.
I’ve heard a story that the named of the falls was based on the local term for slow, which is “aginod.” Or to walk around slowly but locals aren’t convinced as they can casually walk around the steep slopes even before the handholds and footholds were carved by the local government. Aguinid waterfall is a multi-tier waterfall. Going up was a climb of many thrills: wading in the flow or swimming where the water pools, stepping from rock to rock, climbing and pausing to take a shower. The water gushes over sparkling white slabs of limestone. The entire watercourse is blessed with cool, turquoise waters. The trail is covered with lush canopies, think of it as canyoneering’s mellow brother. It may not be as adrenaline-pumping, but it’s as rewarding.
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”Meeting Binangawan Falls in Camiguin Island.”
“Sure gyud ka?” my guide asked me. I lost count on how many times he asked me that same question as we had a rendezvous at a local bakeshop. For a minute, I knew he was skeptical but I kept my grit grounded. There was no turning back. As I steadfastly gaining balance at the back of his habal-habalI was amused listening to his countless stories of spells, enchantments and mythical creatures. He told me that the knowledge of this waterfall has been limited to a handful of locals for a long time. Hidden in an almost untouched and dense rainforest of Mt Timpoong with a trail that could send you falling into a deep ravine. Evidence of verdant grass, loose soil, fallen trees and blood sucking leeches wards off tourists from seeing her beauty.
Difficult roads often leads to a beautiful destination. A rainbow forms when the sunlight hits the gushing ice-cold water. Thus, named after the Bisayan word for rainbows “bangaw.” I was out of words with the sight and sound of the surroundings. In the midst of a wilderness, I found myself sitting on a flat surfaced boulders, marveling at my well-earned reward. For a moment I felt I was like an ‘explorer’ in the wild.
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