The road

As I have promised on my past post about the road to Ocean24, I'm going to blog about it now...:) As I was passing through this sites, I'm thinking and feeling a lot of things on each different location.

As I was passing through the river, part of me mourned. The water made the river so wide. This means, mostly all the houses near the riverbank were all taken by the flood.

On the lighter side of the road trip, a portion of me was astonished by the waterfalls that we have encountered along the way. They are just so many that the thought of where do all of these water came from and that the land is like a basin came in. I really prayed we won't get full though- if we are like basins that is, because if that happens it would be another disaster.

  
I'm so relieved to see that they have channelize the river to stop the water from getting into the land the next time this happens.

This is 95% done. A couple of paints would make it perfect!

The beyond stinky sulfur smell is a very good representation of an Earth Science subject..hehe It's funny how you to try to relate the smell of the rock to a volcanic activity, rock formations of the entire area, and then add to your thoughts the geothermal plant's positive effect to balance the heat and chemical composition of the earth. That is a lot!  I know!...hehe It just kept me thinking...hehe

The smell is just to much!

It was nearly raining and the cold wind is too over-bearing, so we ended the trip with a quick water dip at Ocean24 once again. The hot spring balanced the cold weather so well. It's just perfect that you wouldn't want to get out of the pool..hehe

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For my photo of the day....drum rolls...hehe

I really laugh my heart out on this photo. For the record, I took this photo... haha This is by the way our extra-talented photographer-friend. You can visit his photo blog (here).

Ocean24: A Sendong aftermath

Beneath every bad circumstance comes a blessing in disguise. This goes the same with Ocean24. This hot spring resort came to life after the typhoon Sendong. After the huge flood- I must tell you by the way that this area is the most affected barangay- a piece of land was formed. Right there and then the owner turned the area into a tourist destination...genius!, which is perfectly located at Caidiocan, Valencia. This resort is just a few steps away from a geothermal plant. SFC Dumaguete decided to have a fellowhip- I suggested this resort, and I am utmost happy they considered....:) Let me share some photos.

Going there is an eye-filled experience. You need to take a jeepney by the way if you don't have a motorcycle or car. It would only cost you P20. Before arriving to this resort, you'll get to see the huuuuge rocks that were drifted by the flood. The main river is just so beautiful. You  got to see a sulfur vent along the way- you need to cover your nose, it doesn't smell that good...hehe You also get to see a mini waterfalls. I'll have that all posted on my next blog....:)

The SFC Dumaguete Chapter.

This is how cool the place is. It is like a resort in the middle of a rain forest.

They have a pool for the little ones.

Their pool is actually flowing. The water that comes out of it goes here. These are man-made Tilapia pond.

They have an entrance fee of P30. Their cottages are big enough for the whole family, and they have super cool names. See.

Their rubber chairs are recycled tires which is innovative, creative, and eco-friendly, right?...hehe

Their cottages are named after an expensive brand. This one is Gucci.

So enough of those. Let us see how we spell F-U-N!

Oh my! They have a lot of working out to do...haha

Ready...no over ready!

This I think is the 4th attempt to get a jump shot. My nose are complaining already!...We actually gave up...hehe

This resort is somehow a representation of hope. It made me think that there is still goodness in every bad happening, and that there is a purpose for everything. When all seems to be impossible, the only thing you can hold on is hope. Thinking positive that is!...xoxo!

Photo of the day:

Thanks so much to my photographer, Joeny...:)