Mapalyao Falls

My first time to visit this barrio in my birth province of Nueva Vizcaya. A friend and I hired a tricycle for a measly fee of P250 to bring us to and from this place which we heard about by word of mouth from other friends who have made previous visits to the spot. It was a mere 8 kilometers from the more known busy town of Solano, but the trip consisted of intermittent concrete and dirt roads and an uphill drive up a winding mountain. On more than one occasion, my friend and I had to alight from the not-so-new tricycle and hike while the driver negotiates his vehicle up the dirt road without our restrictive combined weight. (Hahaha!) The trip was fun nevertheless with the endless scenic views of green rice fields and trees, mountains, and blue skies, and was well worth it when the rushing waters of Mapalyao falls finally came into view. For the next 3 hours, we soaked up the cool waters, the sun, and the awesome beauty of nature (with several dozens of digital souvenirs) before heading back home in our three-wheeled hired vehicle. :)