June 30, 2014

Cebu South Loop - Argao Nature Park

This is the 9th part of our Summer Vacation 2014 Series:
Part 1 - Failed Camotes Islands Vacation
Part 2 - Mesmerizing Barili (Palalong)
Part 3 - Failed Moalboal Vacation (2nd Time Failed)
Part 4 - Exciting Kawasan Falls in Badian
Part 5 - Peace and "Alegre" in Alegria
Part 6 - Southernmost Cebu Road Trips
Part 7 - Summer Splash at Tingko Beach in Alcoy
Part 8 - Riverstone Castle in Argao
Part 9 - Argao Nature Park (2nd Time Around)
Part 10 - Visita Iglesia (7 Churches Visit)
It was still early in the afternoon. We planned to go up the mountains in Argao. No, not for adventure but to visit some of my wife's relatives who lives there and we would also spend our night there instead of spending some bucks on a pension house. We stayed in a pension house on a Good Friday from Alcoy because it was already a little late and we haven't informed any of my wife's relatives that we would be in Argao in that day and that we would stay on their houses because again, that was unplanned. lolz!

So, we planned to chill a little bit and killed some time in Argao Nature Park. As the title said, it was already our 2nd time there. I haven't blogged the first one because I don't think I was actively blogging at that time. And as far as I can remember, that was also on a Holy Week.

The lake in the Argao Nature Park.
To feed our tummies, we opted to be more street-wise. We bought tempura and you know what? It was the best that I have tasted because it was spicy and the vinegar used was native. I loved it.

Yummy Tempura!
My daughter opted for the bread so she can also feed the fishes with it.
Then, an unexpected plan unfolded: Conquer our fear of heights. We tried their hanging bridge and foot bridge. The hanging bridge was more scary because it moved when someone walked on it. I didn't if my wife saw some fear in my eyes but I was kind of scared at that moment.

Even climbing up the stairs was a little scary because the whole structure moved in every step.
My wife went first because I was holding my daughter and the camera as well.
Yes, I took a video of our adventure.
The foot bridge.
After we conquered our fear of heights (somewhat, lolz), we proceeded to just enjoy the views and relax. The place was truly relaxing because there were a lot of big trees. There were also a lot of animals which were more healthy and active than in Riverstone Castle. They also have a small playground for kids. Overall, the place was well-maintained. I hope it would stay that way or maybe improve more.


After that, we went to Taloot and did a left turn to go to Sumaguan in Argao where we would stay in a relative's house. Our plan to cap off the entire Holy Week Vacation was to do a Visita Iglesia.

Finale - Visita Iglesia (7 Churches Visit)

Ride Safe! Ride Scoopy! Godspeed!


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