Away from the trending posts of
pristine beaches and brazened tan lines, my insatiable soul now thirst for some
place that can cool my internal and external layers. Hosting a wedding in
Negros, I, together with my colleagues, went sight-seeing to some remarkable
places in Negros specifically in Canlaon City. For three days, I was able to
observe the humdrum lives of the people living in there as well as visit two of
their famous tourist destinations.
We
arrived there around noon so we decided to stay first in the inn because of the
scorching sun. To be honest, we didn’t have a plan as to what to do for the
entire afternoon. Around three in afternoon, Ma’am Dhen and Sir Ronald visited
us and brought us some Maruya. After
discussing the wedding program, Ma’am Dhen suggested to us to visit OISCA’s Century
Tree. We fixed ourselves and hailed a Habal-habal
afterwards. There are no buses or tricycles around to take us there. The
only means of transportation to get there is the motorcycle. I was a bit scared
because they warned us that it will be a rough ride. And it really was! After
several minutes of a bumpy ride, we reached the mysterious and majestic Century
Tree.
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| "I didn't look up because I didn't care, I looked up because I know up there Someone cares for me a lot than you" |
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| I'd rather wait for another century than be with someone who will be my greatest regret for the next century. |
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| "Truly, blogs are made by fools like me but only God can make a tree" |
A
witness to the changes that had happened for almost a century, the Century Tree
or “Balete” and some say “Banyan” tree in Canlaon City stood there with its
massive built and queer empire. You can’t help but feel that eerie feeling
because flashes of childhood stories will feed your senses and will make you
vulnerable. It may be famed for its scary stories but truth be told, it is also
a famous location for pre-wedding shoots and debut shoots. OISCA’S Century Tree
is a witness to the world’s prejudices and love stories that will probably
still stand there for another century.
A
perfect trip to Malaiba, Negros would not be complete without taking a dip to
their ice cold Inland Resort. For a shocker, the resort is for free. Totally no
entrance fee! When I let the icy water engulfed my body, I was starting to
shake. I feel like Sansa Stark freezing in Winterfell in one of the episodes
where she was escaping from the claws of that damn Ramsay Bolton. Going back to
reality. A swim from the resort really appeased the wrath from my scorched skin
and tired feet. And I said to myself, What
a Wonderful World!
Whether
you are booked to become a host or just a plain guest from that wedding, that
unquenchable thirst for adventure that is rippling in your blood will always
lead you to different adventures and funny misfortunes. To Ma’am Dhen and Sir
Ronald, may you be showered with all the best things in life and to my always
troubled in positive way self, brazen yourself for your next adventure!
"Two couple. The first one wedded that day and the other one flamed that day but was burnt out the next month. It really was a summer fling!"
