Following my Sagada Introduction and our Sumaging Cave Adventure
Let me share to you what happened next!
The following day, we were all up early because we were expecting that we will go to Kiltepan Peak. Unfortunately, we were informed that it's not until the following day. So what we did after finishing our breakfast, we headed downtown to St Mary and walked all the way down to the village proper then back to our house.
At 8am, we then traveled going to Bomod-Ok falls.
From our house it was approximately 20 minutes travel and then we waited for jeepneys to pick us up. This is us while waiting for our turn to ride the jeepney.
It was then again another 10 minute ride to the starting point of the trek.
When the jeep arrived, we were all excited to hop in, our friends even tried to ride on top of it (hindi ko na tinry, duwag lang)
After alighting the jeepney, we were briefed on what will happen along the trek and checked who among us has a heart problem or asthma. The tour guide said that the trek is not a joke and its not your normal walk at the park.
We were advised to get walking sticks to assist us. Of course we obliged.
At first, it looked easy breezy, until I realized we were walking into 100+ steps of stairs already. It was easy because we were going down but I can already imagine going back.
Look at that tiny dot (I encircled it), that is our destination.. see how tiny it was from where we were standing.. it means, we have a looooong way to go!
I was informed by our tour guide, ate Jo, that going back and forth to the falls was approximately 6,500 steps, so one way is already 3,250 steps. Wow! Can we really do that?
Since there were many groups going to the falls, we were instructed to just keep on walking and don't stop and take selfies if we want to. There will be areas where we can really stop and take selfies and rest.
This was our first stop.
First stop kaya dapat many pictures!
Then the walking continues.
We then arrived at the small village there (I encircled it again), according to Ate Jo, it was the first village in Sagada and there were about 99 household in there. They have primary school there except for grades 5 & 6 because it was already located up town. Imagine, the students are walking up and down 6,500 steps (back and forth) to go the their schools. The determination!
Anyways, going back to walking, walking and walking. You will not actually feel the heat because of the cold breeze, we even walked along the mini rice Terraces there which were fascinating in close up.
Before arriving to the famous falls, we had another photo opp.
Finally, we arrived at the famous falls. Even if you are at around 500 meters away from the falls, you will still feel its power and be wet because of its powerful current.
Sweets and I also went near the falls to feel its beauty (no rock climbing for us)
It was sooo brrr cold but it didn't matter because that is what we came for.
We stayed there for around 20 minutes.
Now this is what I am scared about!! Going back!
I know its going to be hard! Imagine going up the stairs for 3,250 steps! It's not a joke but after all the aching and heat of the sun, we all managed!!
Thank God no one was badly injured or hurt.
Sharing with you the video that I made. Ahihihi ^_^
After that 6,500 steps, no one from us mentioned if we want to go back to the falls. If you will ask me if i would want to go back -- my answer is "No".
Not because I didn't love the falls -- but the journey going back and forth is not my cup of tea! But if you are the "super" adventurous type then go for it -- you will definitely enjoy it!
Tip: Bring an umbrella or cap (mainit kase)
Wear a light weight long sleeves and leggings
One way travel (for first timer living a sedentary lifestyle) will take 45 minutes
Xoxo
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