I have mentioned in my former blogs that I spent 2 years of my college in Dumaguete City. In those 2 years I was very focused in my studies and rarely had the time to visit attractions in the city or the island itself. I could still remember that the only time I'll be able to visit resorts or lakes were when my brother's in-laws will invite us.
When my friend Ar-ar moved from Oslob to Dumaguete, it gave me more reasons to visit the city more often. One time, when I was on day-off I decided to go to Duamguete and went to Casaroro Falls in Valencia. Valencia is a near by municipality from Dumaguete. It's know to be a Little Baguio because of its all day chill weather. There's also several waterfalls and hiking spots in the municipality.
I took the first bus trip from Cebu to Lilo-an, Santander which was 1am and I arrived around 4am in the Liloan Port. I waited for the 1st trip to Sibulan which was 5am that time. The boat trip usually takes 20-45 minutes depending on the sea current. I arrived in Sibulan around 5:30am and hopped in to a small jeep and headed to Dumaguete City.
Whenever I go to Dumaguete, I make it to the point to catch the sunrise in Rizal Boulevard. As a person who worked from 10am until late night, I rarely see sunrises. I always took the opportunity to marinate myself with the amazing energy the sunlight gave regardless I slept for few hours. I will stay there until the heat is no longer bearable.
After my sunrise session in the boulevard, I grabbed breakfast in The Rollin' Pin which was previously owned by Ar-ar and went to the jeepney terminal to Valencia. The end point of the jeepneys are in their public market where I found a motorcycle driver and guided me through my adventures to Casaroro Falls.
Casaroro Falls was known for its very long stair case going down which is more than 350 steps to the river where you will start walking through massive rocks and rushing water to reach the waterfalls. It was a slippery walk but I totally enjoyed it. That time it was just me and my Kuya Jun (driver/tourguide/photographer). No other tourist were there maybe because it was a weekday when I went.
I was so happy when I saw that we were close to the waterfall. I was so amazed by its beauty and felt so grateful to be finally seeing it in person. I've seem many of my friends went there and never got the chance to ho with them. I asked Kuya Jun to take as much photos as possible for me to remember that time. I'm gkad he understood the assignment.
I even brought some snacks. Remember what I said from this blog? As mentioned, Do not starve yourself so I made sure I have something to nibble while enjoying this majestic view.
I had a brief conversation with Kuya Jun while we share some snacks. I discovered that he is related to my school dean in college which was so shocking. It was a small world indeed. He also shared some stories about his family and his son going to school. I took his number and told him that on my next visit to Valencia I will get in touch with him.
I spent over an hour there because the temperature, the energy and the water seemed so perfect. I even got that feeling of "I don't want to leave." because I was so drawn by the waterfalls but I know I have to leave.
This was by far the best waterfalls I have ever been. Aside from the amount of walking it requires and going up and down the longest stair case I have ever been, it was surely a great experience. Do you also like waterfalls? What's your favorite? Let me know!
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Hamazing! Naka picture pa sa lubi oe bsag gakapyot! 🌴🌴🌴 hahaha Naa na sad niy masuko rn Kay wala ka Ga mask Klause! 😅🤣 ka sexy sa waterfalls naay naghigda! Wow!
I have a photo similar to this. Himuan nya to nko blog. Pangliki. ahhahahaha
Hahaha go! Certified hubadera sa hcbc🤣
hahahhaha. shhhhhh laban ta dring dapita.
Asa man ang abs? 😅🤣😂
What's that? hahahhaha
Hahaha, it is something that your audience wants, remember?
hahahhahaha. I can give more. You want more?
Hahaha yessss please awee haha kidding
Hahahahaha. Cge2. Watch out. Ahhaaha
Hahahah awa lang ka lol
Your blog is so well organized, ayuk!! My dream is to be as adventurous as you are!!! looking forward to visiting new places when I have the time 🤗
Time and Hive. hahahhahaha
Thanks for the kind words @lifewithera.
Nice one @asasiklause
Will add this to my travel list haha
Have a safe trip to Negros soon!
haha thanks
Nice post. Haha peru saging gyud gdala uy. Asa naman ang beer or soft drinks ani?
Uughhm, that time kay dli ko mgsoftdrinks ug beer. Hahaha. Ngdala pd ko bagels that time. Wla ra nko napicturan.
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Thank you @pinmapple team!🤗🤗🤗
love the photos😍
hala oy ka sexy ba🙀
pero naa juy na oversleep gahapon ahahhaaa
Hahahahhahahah. Sshhhhhh, lutaw kai ko gahapon jd. Pgmata nko wla ko kahibaw if mudagan ba ko or mupadayon na lng sleep kay murag maugmaan jd ko if nidayon ko. Hahahaah
bwhahahaha okay rana I understand, naa juy mga ingon ani nga "lutaw" moments ta😂 hopefully sa next nga laag maka joiners na😁
hahahhahaha. puhon2
Lahi rajud ning Jake Cuenca ng HCBC uy Hahaha
Hahahaahahah. Grabe sd ang comparison ui. Mas taas pko ato nya pro, dli na lng ko mureklamo. Ahahahah. Thanks JL! 🤗🤗🤗
Hahahahahaha oo lage ikaw nay taas! ang confidence akoang gibasesan kay alam na ikaw biyay hubadero sa HCBC in terms of male category Hahahaha
Hahhahaha. Height and confidence jd ang panglaban.
Kuya Jun really understood the assigment, haha. The angle of the photos,omg. Dahil po sa blogs ng HCBC nag-aya ako ng hiking sa circle ko tapos ako 'yung hindi pinayagan, HAHAHA.
Hahahhhaah. I also have another trip with Kuya Jun and I can tell he was cpnsistent. Ahhaah
Hahahahaha. Kakatawa nmn yan. Bat di ka pinayagan? I mean, you sort of need to get out of the routine from time to time.
Due to COVID po T^T 😥 But, looking forward to hiking with my papa once he gets home, nakontrata ko na po, HAAHAHAHA
Thats a good way to spend time with him and get back to nature!!! Can't wait for your blog about it.
Wow that's a very beautiful lady in the forest, my friend @asasiklause.
Hi @dodovietnam what lady do you mean? Hehehehe
The white lady named Casaroro 😅.
Hahahahaha. I thought you a lady in one of my photos. Yeah Lady Casaroro is indeed beautiful and majestic.
Haha the white 4-legged lady in the last photo is beautiful too.
Hahahahah. Her name is Sai. Thank you so much. I'll make sure to tell her and her mom about it. 🤗🤗🤗
Such healthy snacks! My unhealthy self could never hhahaha, I would have brought junk foods and health deteriorating foods. Sigh, I really need to change my diet
Dont be fooled. I also bring junkfoods sometimes. just not on this trip hehehehe. Dont force yourself to do something and change all of a sudden. Take it slow, its a process. but yeah, being healthy is the best we can do to ourselves especially at this time.
I see. I agree, and I will definitely take my first steps in becoming healthy.
Yeeeeyyyy! You can do it. Im rooting for you!
Been in this place last 2017 and I can't forget jd na I was so tired when I reached the falls heheh grabe mn ka taas sa stairs 😂
hahahhahaha. challenging kaau ang stairs ui nya tayaan na ba jd. kuyaw maguba ba, hahahahah but it was all worth it mn sd. thanks for dropping by
Solo travel dy ka aning panahona sir, hehehe
Grabe ka dogy sa Biyahe dy no ky 1 am ka milakaw but well worth it man sad sya. Maayo ky game ra sad si Kuya Jun magpicture nimo bisan naay abs?hahaha
Nindot kaayo eambak siguro, lawom pod sya?
Lawom kaau ug dli cya advisable na magpatungod sa falls jd kay delikado.
Unsa ng dogy? Dugay? Ahahaha. Worth it ra mn ang byahe bsta laag. Ahaaha
Oo, murag mao na, spelling ry nalahi. yeah worth it jd oi.. aw mao sad, dlekado sd nuon.
hahahhaha akong pgbasa kay dog-gy hahahhaha lol
hahaha ayay!!wa sata ana ky lain nana.hahaha
Mangita KO si white lady diri Kada pictures.Murag si Sai man ang ang white lady diri. Hahhaa
Nice picture 🤩 Great adventure!
Thank you @itsmiessyonpeakd. I realiZed na nidako na jd di c Sai. Almost 1 year na n na photo. Gmingaw na nuon ko nya. Heehhee