Batya-batya fallsAnother falls just a few minutes hike upstream from Buruwisan falls is the Batya-Bayta (officially known as Guiling-guiling falls). Its a small one, only about 15-20 feet in height, but just as beautiful as the other falls there. There is a small basin-like depression on top of the falls that is why its called Batya-Batya ("batya" means small tub or basin in Filipino) .
The hike to Batya-batya is a bit of a challenge if you are carrying photo equipment. There is a portion in which you may have to swim (the other option is to scale a tree). There is another section where you have to wade chest deep waters. A dry bag for your gears is definitely a must, although for me a couple of garbage bags usually do the trick :).
downstream from Batya-batyaAnother falls, called Sampaloc falls, is also accessible via Batya-batya. You have to swim the pool to the edge of Batya-batya, climb the slippery rock wall and then follow the river upstream. I have not been to Sampaloc falls yet and I heard there is another way to go there without going through Batya-batya. Maybe on my next trip to Mt. Romelo...
magnificent photos allan, i could feel the chill by just seeing the photos. great job.
ReplyDeletePanalo talaga mga dry bag sa ganyang situation. The things a photographer have to go through to get that perfect shot :P
ReplyDeleteonga the things we have to do to get a good shot :-) well worth the effort naman bai allan. hmmm, well worth the investment din ang drybag in these case
ReplyDeletebai Oggie! With the places i'm going to these days I agree that a dry bag is necessary. gotta get myself one of those one of these days :)
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