Because I’ve already seen Maria Christina Falls, Tinago Falls and Mimbalot Falls a thousand times over, I decided to skip Day 2 and just continued the waterfalling adventure tour on Day 3.
For Day 3, we were set to conquer Dodiongan Falls together with an iconic mascot of a popular fast food chain (can you guess who it is?).
I’ve only visited Dodiongan Falls once before. Here’s a quick throwback on my first visit there together with my family…
I can’t remember when this was…
but I’m guessing it’s around 2007. Yes, I used to have very short hair back then.
Dodiongon Falls is located at Barangay Digkila-an and remains untouched by human hands. Going there is only more or less 30 minutes on foot from the designated drop-off point.
It is of utmost importance to slather on some sunblock and to bring more than enough drinking water to stay hydrated while walking under the scorching heat of the sun.
As a self-proclaimed (sort of) “glampacker”, I like to trek in style.
My idea of a trekking outfit is a floral crop top and DIY distressed shorts for mobility, a panda cap for added sun protection, a cute backpack that fits everything I need and a comfy pair of amphibious slip-ons designed for wet and dry paths… ‘Coz that’s how I roll.
Along the way, streams and shallow rivers need to be crossed.
The trails were not as I remembered them to be anymore. Some pathways were destroyed because of Sendong...
However, the trek is still relatively easy and very manageable for the most part.
Almost there… Even from afar, you can already tell that the falls and its surrounding area is still in its pristine condition even after Sendong.
Standing about 65-feet high, this stunning twin waterfall resembles two folded angel wings as it slides off the gorgeous rock formation before plunging straight down to a large pool of water.
Ta-da! Told you we were trekking with a mascot and it’s Jollibee no less 😉
Photo op time! 🙂
Locals who live within the vicinity of the falls actually call it “Abaga Falls”. “Abaga” literally translates to shoulders.
The plunge pool is only about 10 feet in depth.
Feeling like a kid again, my boyfriend enjoyed treading in the water. The look on his face said it all. 🙂
I could only watch them in envy as I took photos of them having fun since I had my period that day and therefore could not join them. Womp womp.
A paparazzi shot of me being the designated photographer that day.*
Not wanting to miss out on all the fun, I decided to climb this rock on a whim while I ignored the voices in my head telling me that I’d slip off and die.
It was so worth it! The feeling of being up there was so liberating and empowering. I felt like I truly conquered Dodiongan Falls! 😀
And that’s a wrap of our WAT 2.0! Excited for more waterfalling adventure tours in the future 😀
Photo credit:
Fredda Ruth Rosete*
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Iligan Bloggers Society (IBS) for organizing this event.
As well as to the following WAT 2.0 partners for making this possible:
Iligan City Government, IHARRA, Iligan Chamber and sponsors – Jollibee Iligan, Unilab, Jacko’s Kan-anan, Silvestro’s Bistro, Calda Pizza, Red Planet Grillers, Rent.ph, Tatay’s Grill, Greenwich Iligan, Jasmine Pensionne Home, Kopi Luwak, Keepsakes Iligan, GTC, Aruma, Tedts Diner, Iligan Paradise Resort, Linamon’s Best Buko Pie, Piaya de Iligan, NPC Nature’s Park, Third Team Media, JCreations, New Horizon Travel and Tours, Perfect Wedding, Jesbey’s Diner, Delecta, Bob NY USA, Councilor Freddie Siao and Councilor Michelle Sweet