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Whitewater Rafting in CDO

1 September 2009 30 Comments

I have three places in the Philippines that I consider home. Una na siyempre ang aking hometown of Davao City, the home of the Philippine eagle. Second, ang Bukidnon, the land of Zubiris, and third is Cagayan de Oro City, the city of golden friendship.

Kapag weekends at walang work at raket dito sa bukid ay umuuwi ako sa balay sa Davao o ‘di kaya ay pumupunta ako ng CDO para magliwaliw at magpahinga na rin from a very stressful week. My super duper friend Edz is working there now so ang kubo niya ang sinasalakay ko during my stay there.

Last weekend we explored one of Cagayan de Oro’s tourist attraction. Ang white water rafting. Actually hindi naman white ang tubig sa ilog noh. It’s greenish brown. Colorblind yata ang unang gumamit ng term na white water ek-ek. Hahaha!

Sa totoo lang, I was hesitant to join them kasi nga hindi ako marunong lumangoy but after the briefing n gaming guide ay na-convince naman ako na safe. Kumpleto ang gear, helmet, life vest (mandatory) and knee/elbow guards (optional). And the best part is, walang recorded injury or casualty. Hahaha! Music to my ears.

Anyway highway, Edz and I, together with three friends experienced the extreme adventure. Here are some of our photos.

ako yan sa left, nakasuot ng shades. walang pakialamanan. hahaha

ako yan sa left, nakasuot ng shades. walang pakialamanan. hahaha

all smiles pa rin kahit nahihirapan nang mag-paddle

all smiles pa rin kahit nahihirapan nang mag-paddle

itong friend kong si pinky super pose pa rin kahit muntik na kaming tabunan ng tubig hahaha

itong friend kong si pinky super pose pa rin kahit muntik na kaming tabunan ng tubig hahaha

Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream

Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily. Life is but a dream.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily. Life is but a dream.

Stolen shot ito, promise. Sa ilalim ng cave. Hahaha!

Stolen shot ito, promise. Sa ilalim ng cave. Hahaha!

Ito rin stolen shot, hindi nga ako nakapag-pose eh. LOL. This was taken after mag-capsize ang raft.

Ito rin stolen shot, hindi nga ako nakapag-pose eh. LOL. This was taken after mag-capsize ang raft.

The team, (from left) Yel our guardian angel, Pinky ang babaeng bakla, Franz ang bf ni Pinky, Angelo ang kalbong cutie, Son the guardian devil, katabi ang pinakamagandang hayop sa balat ng lupa, ako yun, and nakaupo si Edz ang baklang balyena.

The team, (from left) Yel our guardian angel, Pinky ang babaeng bakla, Franz ang bf ni Pinky, Angelo ang kalbong cutie, Son the guardian devil, katabi ang pinakamagandang hayop sa balat ng lupa, ako yun, and nakaupo si Edz ang baklang balyena.

Promise, enjoy na enjoy ang buong adventure. And take not kahit sirena ako at hindi marunong lumangoy ay kinaya ko ha. Kung kaya ko ay kaya niyo rin.

Our whitewater rafting adventure would not be possible without The Red Rafts Cagayan de Oro. Sila ang tumulong sa amin to make this possible. For rates and reservations call 088-8577238 or visit their website here.

Photos: akin to lahat noh!

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