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The breathtaking towering cliffs of Hagdan beach. I’ve been dreaming for this place since 2015 when two of my childhood friends who are now married and have lived on the island for almost two decades told me how stunning and remarkable their Higatangan island is. That dream came into reality when my Treasury Family decided to spend our summer getaway to this beautiful, unspoiled destination of Naval, Biliran. We gathered Saturday morning at Villaba park and departed at six traveling through the Tabango-Leyte route. The ride was really hard for me, especially when riding a closed and air-conditioned van because it would usually trigger my kinetosis condition. I felt so woozy at that time and my stomach was so upset and I’m about to regurgitate when we arrived at the Naval bus terminal. Luckily our van parked at the right spot where mangoes are displayed by sidewalk vendors. So I quickly ordered a kilo of mangoes for only 55 pesos and wolfed down one to lessen the sickness. F

I remember, way back in one of my college days, our English teacher assigned us to make a research paper on how our respective barangay acquired its name. Of course, I was boggled by the challenge she had given because I haven't heard nor taught by my parents, grandparents, or even in early school about the history of my beloved home, the barangay Abijao. I asked some old folks about it and one said it came from the tree called Awihaw, yet some said it came from the particular bird which is Antolihaw.  But I'm still skeptical because key details such as names and dates are missing. Then, I came across our barangay hall and found a short write-up entitled " Brgy. Abijao Legend " It is written there that the name Abijao is derived from the combined word of Antolihaw, Awihaw, and Abijay. Though occurrences and history were not stated and even if it was just only a myth or a folktale, their posting is quite interesting and I am eager to know more about

"So far, for me, this was the best side trip ever! Not minding the heat and hitch basta lang enjoy sa padulngan." The Appealing Apale Falls of Isabel, Leyte We haven't heard about this place before and so as Google map hasn't been updated yet, so seeing our next destination have 50/50 chances. Relying on our charm,  asking directions along the way is very easy. Yes, the place does exist! we were relieved when we saw a big sign welcoming us saying 'Happy Fiesta Brgy Apale! ( mamista unya ta adto). Jump into its heart-shaped turquoise pool! We thought that this is just an ordinary waterfall but we were surprised because this was our first time encountering a falls so milky and blue (referring to turquoise color). We don't know how it turns like that, but one thing for sure, this unique attraction may be the reason why this place is a well visited by both local (sila) and foreign tourists (kami ni :-D ). Mystical! A sidetrip to Buenavista - L a