As the saying goes, “Kapag hindi pinaplano, natutuloy.” And it is really was as my college friends and I decided to go to Daranak Falls (Tanay, Rizal) right after we woke up. We just came from a sleepover in a friend’s house in Cainta, Rizal that day so it was easy to say “Yes” when one asked “Are you up for some adventure?” It happened at its most perfect time as we were all burned out with our respective lives as fresh college graduates, and we needed a quick escape.

How to get there:

We came from Cainta (Greenland Subdivision), so we rode a jeep to Junction, another jeep to Tanay Market, and then a tricycle to Daranak Falls. If I am not mistaken, there’s a trip to Tanay in Starmall EDSA corner Shaw Blvd.

Entrance fee (As of January 13, 2013): Adult – P20, Children – P15

Budget: Approximately P400 (fare, food, cottage fee)

We spent less, yet we got more. (Tamang-tama para sa mga naghihikahos na fresh grads). Our eyes were filled with the lushes of green and wondrous rock formations. Our bodies were pampered by the fresh air and cold clear water. We couldn’t say nothing but… thank you, Daranak Falls for sparing us from the fast-paced life in cities for a while.

Aside from witnessing another God’s marvelous gifts to mankind, what completed this whole adventure is enjoying every moments with good friends.

As we went home, we have to accept the truth – we had to embrace and get back to the reality. Thank you again, Daranak Falls.

Photos by: Deejho Ongtangco