OWM – Visit to Maria Christina Falls
Last weekend was a busy one. But on the last day i had the chance to go on city tour. Two places were on the list. The first one was Agus 4 and from there, we went to see Maria Christina Falls, the outlet of the water that runs the hydro power plant which supplies electricity throughout Mindanao and Siquijor island.
It was my fourth visit to Agus 4 in Balo-i but first for my daughter. Though it was my fourth time yet, every visit is a wonderful visit because there’s something new to see. It was my sixth visit to the falls and the last one was in October 2007 during the AHPA Convention also. This time, so much has improved because they converted the entrance into a Nature Park so it means it made the Maria Cristina, the landmark of Iligan City, more accessible to the public.
There is no entrance fee to enter the park but the group must have a valid identification then all can go in.
-Dimple’s first visit there -
- the tourists – 
- distant view of the falls -
- the viewing deck -
The convention including the tour officially ended after lunch. Dimple and I went home to the dorm and i guess we slept 3 hours. We were so tired because of the late night before that Sunday.
Monday was still a holiday so it was our time to make a our Christmas tree and belen using materials found in the office. So, we come up to this:
I am glad i made this shot because our tree does not look like this again. My officemate made it into another form and it’s not yet done so i havent’ taken pictures yet. Our belen is not yet done so maybe next OWM i will be sharing it here.
If you decide to visit Iligan City, drop me a line and let me know so that i can bring you to some beautiful spots in Iligan.
I hope everyone is having a beautiful weekend!
Tags: arlene collado, iligan city, maria cristina falls, photography, places, sunshinelene
photographs 2009, weekend memoirs, weekend snapshot | admin, 6 Dec 09
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By Bonnie Bonsai, December 6, 2009 @ 8:28 pm
wow! it’s getting more impressive. it wasn’t like that ears and ears ago.
I surely will keep in touch with you Arlene. The postcard was already sent. Hope you got it.
By Willa @ FickleMinded, December 6, 2009 @ 11:01 pm
Ganda ng Falls, I remember seeing them in the books.
Galing din ng inyong xmas tree. what a creative thinking.
By Hazel, December 6, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
That’s a very creative tree. I don’t have any this year. I feel sooo tamad picking up after Cj all the time that I just take him to the malls and take pics there. I wish I could visit Maria Christina Falls one day. Maniguwang nalang ko ani wa gihapon kakitag Maria Christina hohoh….
By Ebie, December 7, 2009 @ 2:48 am
Wow! look at those beams at the viewing deck! The falls current is so strong but the view is beautiful!
By chubskulit, December 7, 2009 @ 4:03 am
Wow, that’s a beautiful falls. Very nice place to stay during weekends.
I am back to blogging circulation so here’s My OWM
By AL, December 7, 2009 @ 4:58 am
Wow, Maria Cristina Falls is one place that I am yearning to visit someday! I have only seen it in pictures, TV and how wonderful it is that you have seen it up close!
That’s a very cute Christmas tree, we haven’t put up anything just the lanterns and some Christmas lights.
AL
By john, December 7, 2009 @ 5:32 am
pretty neat Christmas tree!
I managed to make an entry
By MsRay, December 7, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
The famous Maria Cristina Falls. One of the must-see wonders in the Philippines.
Arlene, is tita Lucring (Pefanco) still with Mindanao Sanitarium?
By admin, December 7, 2009 @ 4:15 pm
@Rayri – she is already retired but still stay nearby. They build their retirement home at a very accessible distance from the hospital.
By admin, December 7, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
@AL – for everyone’s information, this is my first visit to the falls that i was carrying my own camera. unlike before na pasingit singit singit lang ako sa mga kaibigan ko na merong camera.
lanterns and lights are just ok. we put up the lights last night. we are having a contest kasi. at home no tree but we have a seasons greetings decor.
By admin, December 7, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
@mommy ebie – i also love those beams and you are right, the current was so strong that you can see mist in all my photos.
By admin, December 7, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
you are right, Ate Bonnie. Every time i visit the place, there’s something new that has happened.
i asked the information at the hospital today morning if i have a mail or postcard, they said none yet. maybe it’s still on its way.
By admin, December 7, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
@Zel – bisitahi puhon when come by. Dugay pa ka mo tigulang zel mao so am sure makita na nimo ang falls before ka mo tigulang. hehehe
By Zeee, December 8, 2009 @ 11:47 am
The place looks gorgeous sis!
Wala pa pud ko kaanha dinha!