At 20 ft., the cliff jumping point in Tangadan Falls in San Gabriel, La Union is the highest I have ever dropped in. So far. Last summer I did a 10 ft. one in glorious Bagac, Bataan. I was more scared of that one. First time jitters.
Of course, 20 ft. is still serious but no drama. I find I do not mind falling. It is easy. Just stand on the edge and take the fall. To hell I must go. No matter what happens you will hit the water. Eventually.
There is a higher drop at 40 ft., at the top of the actual falls. However, I did not judge it safe to jump. Crowds swimming below, plus there are rafts.
I was not sure how to clear it in my mind. Hard to take the fall without conviction so maybe next time.
Actually, forget it. The trek to Tangadan Falls is hardly fun when your legs barely support you upright.
It is an hour forwards and another hour backwards. Lots of climbing and balancing. Mix of mud, water, forest, and rocks. A lifetime’s worth of rocks.
If I did not come from death camp, no complaints. BUT I FUCKING DID.
So if you are going to Tangadan Falls, make sure you take the jump. Maximum effort.
Do not be a pussy. You did not walk all that damned Scorch Trial way for fucking nothing.
Beautiful!
LikeLiked by 1 person
lol! well said at the end, but rafts and people at the bottom certainly stole that opportunity eh?
LikeLike
it is okay, i would not do it unless i am all in anyway. i was worried to hit anything apart from the water.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And that would most certainly be bad :O
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on MoéGrrL.
LikeLike
Congratulations on that jump! It must had taken you a lot of courage. 🙂 I want to visit this.
LikeLike
i wish i can say it did, but not really. like i said, i don’t mind falling. it is easy. just fall. i hope you can visit tangadan falls. be prepared for the walk.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We trekked Kawasan Falls in Badian for 5 hours. I hope that’s enough training.
How many hours of walk is Tangadan falls, by the way?
LikeLike
cebu? i have not gone south of the island but i should definitely get to it. maybe i will trek kawasan too! tangadan is only 2 hours, which is reasonable, but like i said, i came from death camp so my legs were cursing in 32 different languages.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, it’s in Cebu. 🙂
Aww..hahah, I would really love to visit that…let’s say soon.
LikeLike
am sure you will get there! i love cebu, always a great time every visit. what is lovely about it is it seems inexhaustible! never ending new things to do and places to see.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah, landing on swimmers is not ideal!!
LikeLike
will be a problem, am sure.
LikeLike
WOW… you did it again
LikeLike
cliff jumping? yes, i kind of like it, particularly when there is a long queue of hesitating people. they are more likely to kill themselves acting like that because heights like that are serious. have you ever done it? next time i will go for the 40 ft!
LikeLiked by 1 person
TBT… iam scared of heights. But I have this crazy desire to go bunjee jumping or even cliff jumping or sky diving. Im sure if i get the opportunity I would probably be like those hesitant people u mentioned at first and then just take the plunge!
LikeLike
good luck! just go for it. it is fun. all you need to do is fall!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Coz… “you will hit the water….eventually”…
LikeLike
of course. it takes time though!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yea…probably start with 1ft then build up… lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
With all the “fucking” noted in the entry, i can imagine it to be an awesome trip lol. Great pics!
LikeLike
thanks, awesome time, my friends made it very special. maybe kawasan falls next time!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Friends do make it special he he he, as long as there is no killjoy
LikeLike
of course, we support each other. one of my friends did not even want to surf nor cliff jump but still accompanied us. all good.
LikeLike
Ako one time napilitan mag cliff jump sa suhoton cove in surigao lol
LikeLike
in surigao! i will be sure to look out for that. great job for having a go!
LikeLike
My father traveled the world before meeting my mom, and has great tales of cliff diving. For me, it signifies his courage. Amazing blog, courageous one.
LikeLike
that is a cool story. did your parents traveled together after meeting each other? many thanks! as much as traveling is life-affirming, it is also self-revealing. can’t tell you how many times i rolled eyes at myself while on the road.
LikeLike
Ha ha, so true. I think traveling together reveals a lot about relationships also. My parents traveled some after marriage, but children and life often got in the way, lol.
LikeLike
your parents are cool. you probably inherited their wanderlust? yes, this is why i think traveling with people is dangerous. after your trip you may not like each other anymore! hilarious. but when you really like your companion, traveling is the best thing thing in the world. even solo trips.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazing adventure and a half!!!!!
LikeLike
yes, thanks. it was fun. ever done cliff jumping too?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am too chicken~~ haha I want to try it out though
LikeLike
am sure when you stand at the edge you will make it. go for 10 ft first. my best wishes!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awesome
LikeLiked by 1 person
This looks amazing!
LikeLike
it is amazing, the water is so cold!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love this, what a beautiful place! Cliff jumping is awesome, btw, so happy you got the courage to jump and enjoyed it! I’d definitely suggest wearing shoes if you jump from higher than 20ft! Making contact with water from that height can hurt! Especially if you slap the water with your hand, ouch! haha. There’s a place that I used to go often where jumpers would run off a high rock and have to clear about 5-7 feet of ledge before they were out over the water, and some people front and back flip from that spot – INSANE.
LikeLike
yes, it is very cool. my friend got her legs badly bruised. she did not know how to do to it right apparently. funny, but am sure it hurt her.
LikeLike
That’s such a bummer, it’s no fun getting hurt 😦
LikeLike
yes, it looked terrible. she is okay now!
LikeLike
I’ve jumped off Maine ledges into the ocean, but at my age I’m glad to feel your vicariously. Thanks for the like.
LikeLike
hello, thanks for dropping by. yes, cliff jumping is fun. i just try to do what i can!
LikeLike
Have always wanted to try cliff jumping…this was great!
LikeLike
i hope you get to try it. it is fun.
LikeLike
Beautiful pics!
LikeLike
is overnight camping allowed?
LikeLike
not sure. mind you, i did not see any place near the waterfall where you can pitch tents.
LikeLike
Sharp pictures! Thanks for stopping by and liking Coffee-laced Chocolate Syrup.
LikeLike
Congrats on the jump and awesome shots, I will leave the jump for the young ones. Have a wonderful Friday.
LikeLike
thanks, you too. hope to see you again.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful images here. Thank you fo your visit. Travel safe 🙂
LikeLike
many thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re so welcome
LikeLiked by 1 person