Me: What? So, the name of this pool is also Linaw Spring? (As in another Linaw Spring?)
The Local Kid: Yes Ma’am, this is Linaw number 2 and we also have Linaw Number 3 up ahead too!
"Whaaat?? Mao bah! (Really?)"
That was my exchange with the local kid, Dominic, my tour guide for this river trek. I already published a blog here on how I stumbled upon the humble yet stunning Linaw Spring of Catmon (now Linaw # 1) haha. As I mentioned before, Linaw Spring is not a typical spring but a river pool that dazzles with beauty where locals of Catmon enjoy their refreshing dip.
Some couple of months ago, I took the adventure of discovering this gem on one of my hikes. Now, here I am (back again) continuing to explore the winding and rocky river of Catmon. Time to heed the whispers of the river from last time - promising there’s more to this river to explore and discover! And so let’s see what our eyes are yet to find out!
Lezzz go!!! Taraaa!
The scorching heat of the sun never had a chance against the lush canopy of leaves to penetrate our skin, as the trail we took heading to Linaw-dos was full of giant trees. The whole path we passed through shows that this part of Catmon has an abundant source of water because the trees and the vegetation around it were so lush and vibrantly green despite our extremely hot weather.
Hiking and hopping from one rock to another beneath the shades of the giant tall trees we finally arrived at Linaw Spring 2. Compared to the first Linaw I discovered, I was more amazed by this Linaw (2) as to how it seemed to be set up in the middle of the wild. The stunning Linaw 2 is a blend of nature and man’s creativity.
Charaaan!😍
The Crystal Clear Pool!!!
Linaw 2 Spring stuns with fresh clear water. Aside from the unique arrangement of the rocks in this part of the river, it was even made more stunning because the locals living near the place had the initiative of carefully arranging some rocks, making it a pool so the water would be contained thus making Linaw 2 an oasis of cascading clear water where many could enjoy their plunge in the river.
One can definitely see the riverbed because of its crystal water!
I was almost tempted to jump in the water but I reminded myself that I needed to continue my trek in the. Huhu.
The water is not just clear but also cold and chilly perfect for the extreme hot weather of our country!
The Bamboo Waterfalls!!!
Another feature of this Linaw Spring is the Bamboo poles that came out from somewhere which serves as the passageway of the water falling down to the pool! The whole scene makes the place even more stunning. It was a mix of authenticity and creativity!
Look at these bamboos!
I asked the local about “How much does it cost to swim in Linaw Spring” and I was pleasantly surprised by his answer when he said, “It's free Ma’am, because nature owned it”. I honestly salute the Manong for his initiative. Even though he put some work into crafting the pool for the enjoyment of everybody, still he didn’t ask anything in return. In most cases in the province, spots like this developed by the locals impose fees for entrance and usage.
I so love this gem of Catmon River that I just discovered. How I wished to stay longer, maybe for a day, grill some fish, and swim in the pool! Catmon River has never failed to reveal its beauty to me. I am excited and thrilled to discover more of it!
Till next time then! See you on my next discovery adventure of this beautiful and underrated river of Catmon!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING!
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