Samboan has a pristine coastline though I find it inferior to the coastlines of the neighboring towns of Alegria and Moalboal. The town is very laid back, quaint and peaceful. In my last visit, I decided to explore one of its many waterfalls - the Bonbon Falls, also known as Triple Drop Falls.
After asking for directions, I was led to a small path beside the highway...
The path led through a coconut plantation...
More coconuts still....
And then there were still coconuts...
After exiting the coconut roof, the path cut through bushes...
It was a long walk with the bushes...
Then, there was a clearing with an abandoned hut...
And it was back to the bushes, with a cow blocking the path...
It allowed me to pass under one condition - a single pose... :)
The path opened to a small clearing, but it seemed to led into a forest...
I crossed a small stream. After this stream, the path actually divided. And I made a wrong turn. It was spooky when I noticed that the path actually led to a house with many dogs. I was again forced to ask for directions.
I now made the right turn...
Another stream-crossing...
Getting deeper into the forest...
Again, I had to "wade" through this small stream...
And back to following the well-worn path...
And back to wading...
And a small waterfall revealed itself... I thought this was it, but the stairs on the right implied more...
Climbing through...
A small pool and more stairs...
The water was very cool and inviting...
And the bigger pool...
And finally, the Bonbon Falls... I now understood why they also called it Triple Drop Falls.
I stayed for an hour in the place and just enjoyed the sound of falling water and its cool rush in my feet. I also had my lunch - water and cold burger...
It was an eerie walk, being alone under the trees and the coconuts, to and fro... But the hour I spent in the waterfall was well worth it...
