An Escapade to Baywalk Skipping, Tiklas Falls and Alibuag Cold Spring

April 9, 2016 (Saturday) is the day of enjoyment, relaxation and recharging after a long, long week of doing our job in the work place. Weeks before the planned day to hang out in a beautiful place we decided to go somewhere from the west of Butuan City like Gingoog City and Medina, Misamis Oriental. The scheduled travel was postponed several times because of the schedule conflicts with the group. But as the song goes “Nothing can stop us now” we travel and experience our wanderlust after all. It was Me (Sharon), Cora, Eden, Allen, Mark, Dwight, Derwin, (insert ate Gaea who is absent), Charry with her hubby Wilsam and Kid Owing who are ready to pack our bags and experience the day with a blast of water falls and cold spring on the way. I was late by then of the scheduled time... hahaha… sorry guys, I’m too afraid of the dark walking alone… expect the unexpected… (LOL).

Here we go…

 Jump shot at Baywalk/boulevard park @ Gingoog City

Our first stop was in Baywalk/Boulevard area in Gingoog City. It was pretty cool looking at the ocean full of bundle of small fishes. There were some locals fishing in the area by catching through “bingwit” and waited for an hour to catch a fish. The place is a good stop-over for travelers coming from either way. There were stalls place-in beside the boulevard where you can buy some foods and eat while having a chat with your buddy and find time to relax in a moment or have a date (LOL... hahaha). Sadly, we were not able to buy some delicacies in the place because the stalls are still closed and will be open only in the afternoon. The place is also quite impressive because the surroundings are clean and garbage-free. It is more beautiful during sunrise/sunset especially when you want to take snapshots because the scenery is splendidly beautiful and feels like you were only one inch unto the sky. Since it was about 8:00 in the morning where we get there we did not stay longer because the heat of the sun is getting hotter and over the normal heat condition.

Posed at the "Giant Fruits" near boulevard park @ Gingoog City

After a while, we dropped-by to their known “Giant Fruits” statues. It is just a few minute walk from the park and baywalk area. Again, we did not stay longer in the place because we still have to buy some foods to bring out going to our destination since the area does not have any food stalls and the group also is a little bit excited and hurry to see the falls. So, we just had a quick looked at the fruit statues and took a snapshots at the same time.

Posed at Tiklas Waterfall @ Gingoog City

Next, we headed going to Tiklas Falls. It is a 7 km away from the highway going to the waterfall. We paid Php 20.00/each for the entrance and 100 for the cottage. We still have to walk for a few minutes before getting into the exact location of the waterfall. While going there, you will see different ornamental plants, trees, birds, native small houses, etc. Finally, we got in the place and as I looked at the view I can say that it is not totally well developed and the surroundings is not well taking care of because there are some pieces of trashes you can see in the area. I was startled in the place because you are not allowed to go near to the waterfall to dip on the water because it was too deep and dangerous for you to swim. There is a knee-length deep swimming pool for kids and one for adults that is about 6 feet deep but it is not quite fascinating. So, since no one want to take on the swimming pool we just eat there and think of other place to relax and spend more time to bond for a moment and enjoy the weekend. I don’t think if the management has a plan to fill up the deep waters with stones so that it will become shallow enough to be safe for those who wants go there. (I just hoped).

Dipping @ Alibuag Cold Spring Resort, Medina, Misamis Oriental

Sometimes, "it is better to do things unplanned" just what we did. After the Tiklas Falls, we rode back in the city and drive straight to Medina, Misamis Oriental. We finally found our final destination and landed our feet on the ground in Alibuag, Cold Spring Resort. We arrived about 2:30 in the afternoon, the place was very crowded and we were not able to get the chance to have the cottage but it doesn’t stop us to immerse ourselves in the water. Surely, you’ll find total rest and relaxation because of its natural, cold and crystal clear water coming from the mountain. We were so happy and delighted enjoying the moment by chilling, freezing and dipping in the water.

Posed while waiting the best and delicious halo-halo @ Andie's Snack Break, Buenavista

Afterwards, about 4:00 in the afternoon, we headed back in the city of Butuan. It’s time to go home… but, wait! It is not our final say to go in our respective homes. Along the way, we dropped by in Buenavista and stopped over to their known and best snack place at Andie’s Snack Break. It was almost full of customers, so we just got another chairs to fit all of us in the table, were so closed diba, (LOL). When ice cream and halo-halo is just around, this place is right for you to taste and see the difference among others!

Joyride going home to Butuan City

After all, it is a fun-filled experienced as we allowed ourselves even within limits to enjoy the bonding and time together as good and true friends. The heart of the matter is, we really enjoyed the RIDE.