Life is a Joni

"The Monfort Bat Colony, located in the Monfort Cave on the Samal Island in Mindanao, Philippines, is the largest colony of Geoffroy's Rousette Fruit Bat (Rousettus amplexicaudatus). As per an estimante from Bat Conservation International in 2006, the population in the Monfort cave was approximately 1.8 million.” --- Guinness World Records Ltd. We don't like bats that much but our curiosity brought us there to witness this natural wonder. International recognition really draws crowd and excites a lot of people. Located at Babak District, Monfort Bat Colony is very accessible by any vehicle. At first, I was thinking we'll be driving uphill and go through a forest, but to my surprise, the site is actually situated near the seashore! Yes, only a few meters away. As we approached the cave, we were welcomed by a glorious smell that lifted our soul. It's something we haven't asked in our lives but was abundantly given, haha. Anyway, as expected, ba...

The scorching sun always drives us to cool places where we can take a plunge. Since I live in Davao, the nearest destination would be Samal Island . Beach again? Not this time. We're heading to Hagimit Falls ! About 2 kilometers away from Peñaplata Terminal , the site is very accessible via any transportation preferably motorcycles. There are many at the bus terminal and the fare is only minimal. Entrance fee is also minimal, I guess it's P30 now. The place was developed into something like a resort. There are huts for rent. And lately, they offer accommodation. Hagimit is a cascade---composed of a series of small waterfalls. If you want to go to the source, it's only few steps away. I'm not sure though if it's really the source. I don't have any idea if there's another body of water behind the cave. With a little hike, you'll get into a concrete reservoir. Yes, you can swim there as long as you know how. As for me, never did I dare. I do...