People tend to crave exploration when they feel like there is something special in a place. Some people got hit by the realization that their hobby in the adventure is worth every while. We have different ways to justify our thirst for experiences and excitement. Whatever reason you have, continue to search for places where you can feel alive and accepted.
I have heard stories about a hidden treasure in my birthplace – Angeles Falls. My parents used to share their experiences on this particular spot, and it started to build up the curiosity that drove me to explore the said nature-wander. Sadly, I didn’t know how to get there.
It all started when my friend told me someone was asking if she wanted to come with them to the mentioned waterfalls. She asked me if I would love to come, and I immediately said yes because I had been waiting for this moment. We planned everything – from the time of the meet-up and food to bring.
Since the destination is within the perimeters of where I live, we decided to plan the meet-up near our house for easy access. Around 6:00 AM, we had already hit the road for the long walk, hike, and trek. You can see below a capture while we were walking toward the mountain. It was my friend and me - the one with the black backpack.
I cannot go on such an adventure without my partner. I asked him to go with us, and you can see him playing with smoke since he had brought his electronic cigarette at that time. The one who invited us to join the escapade led the way because he knew the location well more than we did; we were first-timers going there.
On the way, we got to stumbled upon big solid rocks. The surroundings were fantastic. There were tall pine trees perfect as a background for photoshoots. I brought my phone with me for picture purposes, and I did not regret posing anywhere I wanted. I asked my partner to take a shot of me while sitting on a rock, posing like an unbothered adventurous woman. But behind that capture was a tired me.
After a few minutes of trekking, we decided to have a water break and a quick rest. When I roamed my eyes around, I felt mesmerized by the scenic view. The trees, rocks, and the look of the mountain complemented each other. Since I love taking pictures as souvenirs, I asked my friend to take pictures of my partner and me. We were exhausted already, but we still posed, hiding our tiredness.
We continued walking and started to feel excited when we heard water flowing. It only means that we were almost there. Out of adrenaline, we walked faster to witness the waterfalls finally. But we did not expect too much since it was a summer trip.
One of us had already seen the spot, so we had to rush and see what was in there. And it was the Angeles Falls. It did not have much water, like I said since it was summer and there were no signs of rain. We were all amazed by the place, incredibly the crystal clear water.
While everyone was taking their rest and enjoying the spot, I decided to take pictures first. When I started playing with the smoke, I borrowed my partner’s vape and told him to click the camera.
And I am so happy that I achieved the shot that I wanted. We decided to eat our packed lunch before enjoying swimming; everyone was hungry already. I did not have the chance to capture photos while eating out of respect for them. We just enjoyed the food while having conversations.
As soon as we finished eating, I changed my clothes to my swimming gear. I went to the water and sat there while resting my tummy after eating a lot. The water was cold, but I loved it. Every sweat I got while walking paid off because of the perfect destination. It made me proud that my place of birth has this wonderful place hidden.
Exploring Angeles Falls was one of the best adventures I had. Aside from the mesmerizing place, I was still in awe, knowing that within the woods and between the mountains, there is a treasure hidden where I live.
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Blog #8
Date Published: August 5, 2022
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