By Lauren and Alan
Recently we met up with other volunteers vacationing
in our general area on Guimaras Island.
As we hike around the area we came across an abandoned athletic complex.
It was such a bizarre sight to see. There was a full size track with courts surrounding it along with bleachers reaching the entire length on both sides. Water had filled what used to be courts and cattle grazed the field.
in our general area on Guimaras Island.
As we hike around the area we came across an abandoned athletic complex.
It was such a bizarre sight to see. There was a full size track with courts surrounding it along with bleachers reaching the entire length on both sides. Water had filled what used to be courts and cattle grazed the field.
This is a view of a nipa hut surrounded by rice fields that are
surrounded by the coconut and palm tree filled jungle.
Quite humbling.
Tasha looks over the edge of Sadsad Falls. By the name we weren't sure how grand or sad these falls would be.
As we hiked through agricultural paths and through the jungle we asked local Filipinos for directions until we came up on this.
As we hiked through agricultural paths and through the jungle we asked local Filipinos for directions until we came up on this.
With it being rainy season the water was flowing freely through the area making for a breathtaking site. We were all able to hike into the pools of water to swim and completely surround ourselves with the sounds of water. This by far has been one of the best finds.
On our walk there we came across a church where the facade is being redone.
Only sheets of metal can be seen from the road but when you look closely,
there is a priest at the alter.
The monks have vast mango orchards, a production center for their dried mangos, and a gift shop set amongst their tree lined property.
Here we sat and bought a cup of coffee as
the rain provided us with a beautiful white noise.
