Balak Bisaya: Paila-ila

Paila-ila diria, paila-ila didto,
Tupo diria, tupo didto,
Pameet-up diria, pameet-up didto,
Kulang nalang ipanghatag sa masugatan nga tawo.

Lisod ning trenta na, pero single pa,
Kay sa kaamigohan ipanghatag nalang ka,
Mamaaot or maangkan hala ipareto ka,
Maanyag mana or may apan apan pa,
Basta ila tumong ang mahalin ug maminyo ka.

Unsa man ang problema kung nagpabiling single ka,
Kung ikaw malipayon ug nagtagbaw pa,
Samtang sila nakagaid ug nagkalisod na,
Kay bata pa nikundat ug nagpabugkos na.

Sa kaminyuong dinalian, nga wala tugkara,
Kun unsa ang kalisod niini nga dala,
Mao siguro mangangin pa sila,
Pero naa ra nimu kung ikaw magpahagit,
Para matagamtaman ang ilang natilawang kasakit.

Camotes: Paraiso Cave

One of the highlights of our trip in Camotes Island with my workmates is the beautiful Paraiso Cave.. The first thing that will catches your attention upon arriving the place is the beautiful landscaping and beautiful exterior design than the other caves in the island.They have canteen and stalls around whenever you are hungry.

The place not only offer a beautiful exterior, it also offers a cold underwater pool which is really so clean, crystal clear pool. Upon entering the cave you will notice some on-development spots as an additional interior decorations in the cave. The highlight of the cave is the underwater pool plus the lights place around the cave which gave an additional vibes.

One of the rules to be followed when inside the cave, is to behave and remove any footwear once you get into the pool. You also need to behave so that you wont be hurt with the rocks around. Going to the pool is a bit slippery so you need to have extra careful..

You will surely enjoy swimming in the pool, the cold water will definitely relaxes you from the trip going to the place..Just be sure to not go to the very edge of the pool since there are hallows that seems so deep.. The water level is about 5feet deep.

Location: San Francisco, Camotes
Entrance Fee: 50 pesos(maintenance fee) + 10 pesos (environmental fee)

Camotes: Timubo Cave

On the 2nd day of our trip, we went to this small but very special cave of Camotes Island, the known Timubo Cave. Located at Brgy. Sonog, San Francisco, Camotes -  this cave was a significant cave to the people living nearby the cave since it became the source of their drinking water and water supply for the crops and household use.

Going down the cave, is a bit challenging since you need to lower your body so that you wont hit some hanging rocks overhead. There are lights installed going to the bottom of the cave. and the trail downward is bit narrow and slipper, that you need to be extra careful. Be mindful of the rocks overhead and also on the sides. Watch your steps since there are parts where in there are lumps.

What will surprise you when you reach at the bottom, is the altar made by the locals. then beside the altar is the underground pool that is really clear. though the lights are not that bright, still you will surely see what's underwater because it's crytal clear and cold. Just always take extra careful when swimming since there are pointed rocks around and be mindful always about your moves when swimming.

Always keep in mind that you are in the cave and that there are pointed rocks around that may hurt you. Much better to go the place early in the morning since there are only few tourist coming to the place. You'll surely enjoy your swimming when there only a few tourist around.

Location: Brgy. Sonog, San Francisco, Camotes
Entrance Fee: 30 pesos (maintenance fee) + 10 (environmental fee)

Camotes: Busay Falls

One of the exciting place we had on the first day of our Camotes trip is the Busay Falls, in Tudela. Upon going the falls is a worth the 3-5 minutes hike from the parking area. There are no signage where the falls is located, just listen carefully about the instruction given by the guide, and for me it adds excitement. you will have to walk along the trails, cross along the river, then walk a trail about 2 minutes then cross again the river, and there you can see the entrance of the falls.

We arrive the place around 3:30pm, and you need to pay 10 pesos for the entrance. Though the entrance is 10 pesos but the place is well maintained. the place is clean and a little walk from the entrance there you can see the beautiful falls.

There is a man-made pool for you to enjoy the waters of the falls, and there you can swim safely base on you preferred depth since there are levels of steps under. You can recognize the steps when you just feel it with you feet, just always have extra careful to have a memorable and safe visit.

From the pool there is a tree along the falls, where you can go up and jump over to the water. You can also go along the water of the falls by climbing along the rocks. the rocks are not slippery that you can just climb upto the top of the falls even against the waters. and its really worth it. Just always keep in mind to be extra careful while enjoying this wonderful falls.

Its' clean and so nice. You will really enjoy swimming the place specially if there are only a few tourist. You'll surely try to jump from the tree going to the water whenever you will see kids jumping and enjoying the falls.

Location: Tudela, Camotes
Entrance fee: 10 pesos