A wedding invitation from a childhood friend sent me packing for Davao a few days ago. To maximize the trip, my parents and I decided to spend an extra two days in Mindanao and head further down south to the municipality of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato for a quick R&R session. 30 years or so ago, my mom actually worked there so it was an added treat for her to revisit the lake. As for me, I knew there would be plenty of opportunities to shoot so a lugged my camera gear.
It took us about 6 hours to get to Lake Sebu from Davao. The roads were smooth all the way and the views we got to see en route were a great bonus. It was almost 4 in the afternoon when we arrived at Punta Isla, our resort in Lake Sebu. After checking in, we decided to head to the waterfalls the municipality was famous for.
A short dirt road from Lake Sebu's town proper led us straight to the falls. Turns out there are 7 well known falls within close proximity of each other and the first two are just a few steps away from each other. Hikong Alu (meaning passage) or Falls #1 was easily accessible via a paved walkway from the parking area while Hikong Bente (Falls #2) can b e accessed via another nearby dirt road or if you are the more adventurous type, by descending down 700-plus steps path near the registration area.
It took us about 6 hours to get to Lake Sebu from Davao. The roads were smooth all the way and the views we got to see en route were a great bonus. It was almost 4 in the afternoon when we arrived at Punta Isla, our resort in Lake Sebu. After checking in, we decided to head to the waterfalls the municipality was famous for.
A short dirt road from Lake Sebu's town proper led us straight to the falls. Turns out there are 7 well known falls within close proximity of each other and the first two are just a few steps away from each other. Hikong Alu (meaning passage) or Falls #1 was easily accessible via a paved walkway from the parking area while Hikong Bente (Falls #2) can b e accessed via another nearby dirt road or if you are the more adventurous type, by descending down 700-plus steps path near the registration area.
With light fading fast, I only had a few moments to take shots of the first falls. By the time we were hiking towards falls #2, the sun had already started to set so we had to go back as we prioritized catching view of the sun setting over the lake. Next time we visit, I'll make sure to take shots of Hikong Bente!
We reached the lake area exactly as the sun was setting. Unfortunately heavy clouds had settled and were blocking what could have been a glorious sunset. I'm not complaining. It still was a grand view to take in mind you :)
During breakfast the next day, I guess mother nature wanted to make up for the diffused sunset she gave us yesterday. With the sun already blasting morning rays across the lake, it suddenly rained. Within moments something caught my eye over the horizon. A rainbow! And not just a regular rainbow, a double rainbow at that! I can even see where it ends! The colors were so intense that the rainbow actually cast a reflection on the lake.
They say there's a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow right? Do you think it was coincidence that the rainbow ends right smack in the middle of the lake? As one of the country's most important watersheds, I think that rainbow ended exactly where it should.
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