Mimbalot Falls Adventure: Alumni Reconnect Iligan
Alumni Reconnect- A chance for US-based programs alumni to converge and share ideas with each other, as well as forge better connections and friendships. Team PYLP Pagadian (which includes my colleagues John Gregory and Junnette, and our teacher Sir Mo Al) had the opportunity to join one of the reconnects held at Iligan City, which was a 3-5 hour drive away from Pagadian City.
There were many things to do like Sharing of ideas for projects, action planning, conversing, as well as fun activities like mangrove tree planting. Below are some pictures taken from the Alumni Reconnects Iligan Page (https://www.facebook.com/AlumniReconnectsIligan?fref=ts):
After the 2-day reconnect event, one of our PYLP12 batchmates, Gian, offered to tour us around the city. We got to see the different barangays and spots in Iligan, like
The Paseo de Santiago, with its beautiful view of the sunset,
the majestic Maria Cristina Falls,
and my personal favourite: Mimbalot Falls.
It was a hot summer afternoon, and we were looking for a place to go swimming. Unfortunately, the Timoga resorts were full, and we needed an alternative place to enjoy cooling off. And Mimbalot Falls was just the place.
Flowing water? Check. Multiple areas and pools to swim in? Check. Constant fun? Check.
It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but when you enter you’ll be amazed by the many choices you can make: A flowing stream, a 4-6 ft deep swimming pool, various kiddie pools, or a spot below the crashing waterfalls?
The experience was satisfying, enjoyable, and really unforgettable. I definitely suggest this place. I’ll be sure to come back here in the near future.