All Things Bright and Beautiful

This hidden lagoon was became famous after it was featured in Kapamilya Mo, Jessica Soho. It is nested in Cortes, Surigao del Sur. It is a three hours and a half drive from Surigao City.

February 12,2016 - 12:30 AM, we departed Davao City with the team. My friend Cathy who's the owner of Weekend Tour managed to group two vans for that day. It is a long trip and the weather isn't good since low pressure was foretasted by NASA early that week. When we arrived in Surigao the weather was worsen. It was a foggy morning, rain dropped hard and the winds struck the place.

We arrived 7:00 am in the site. The vans were lined up on the entrance. It is a rainy morning so we decided to just walk to the entrance. It was more or less a hundred meter to the mouth of the lagoon. Entrance is so affordable. I am not sure if it is P10-20 because Cathy paid for us. (The entrance fee is inclusive on the amount we paid for that trip.)  Entering the entrance you'll see and hear the raging waves. It is the most perfect day to watch the waves "laswit". We walked another hundred step to reach the lagoon. Wow! I've said it repeatedly when I saw the lagoon. It is so unusual. The lagoon has a 20-feet rock barrier against the ocean waves. No wonder why it is called Laswitan Lagoon. Every time the waves struck the barrier it formed a tidal splash that will enter the lagoon lately. The catch basin inside the lagoon is safe for swimming. You just need to hold on the rope tightly. And for the crowd that stands on the flat but edgy rock, the threat are for them. And we didn't escape that threat. We are not ready when the two waves splashed and washed us. I was scared that time. I seen nothing since my eyes was close. That moment made me reflect that it is "Sunday". Sunday is for God's time and not for self's getaway. But I thanked much the Lord because we haven't had a serious wounds. My knees were trembling when we get up. My sunglass and one slipper was washed away together with my companion's slipper (Rochie, Liza and Dimple). I am not aware that we are not the only injured that moment. Our other member of the group suffered the achy wounds too. Almost 10 of our group had the wounds from the fierce laswit.

We didn't stayed in the front hence we decided to change clothes already. The other side of the lagoons is the wavy sea. We've seen the splashes of the waves on the rocks.



This adventures is totally wonderful. Nature's beauty is worth a wound. Lol! Seriously, a must visit spot in Surigao. Plan your getaway. Just be careful of the laswits. :)

Below are some pictures. Check it out.

Ripped cover up o_o

After the waves washed us ^_^ hello achy bloody wounds ..

The clear green waters with the green mountains view at my back..

My best friend taking a pose before getting wet. :-*

Playing the sand..

The rocky formations. These is small compared to the other stones at the back.

the beautiful waves..

My best friends with Flor's cousin (two girls from the right)

My dear cousins

Row row our boat..

Row row our boat..

Rocky ♥

The jumping area!

HOW TO GET THERE:

From Babak Wharf
- Ride a motorcycle going to Canibad. It is a hour trip so you should brace yourself. Fare is P125/head. If you need someone to fetch you I can refer the friend of my mom. Just pm me for his contact. I wasn't able to put it here since I didn't get his details from my mother. But will surely help you, just comment or pm me.

27 Bible Verses for my 27 age.. I found it very helpful and hope these verses will lift you up if ever you are down, will give you strength when you are tired, will give you hope when you are hopeless, will encourage you when you feel dismay and most of all you will feel LOVE from our Father Almighty ♥

1.“God is within her, she will not fall.”

— Psalm 46:5

2.“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”

— Proverbs 31:25

3.“The Lord is my strength and my shield.”

— Psalm 28:76

4.“I loved you at your darkest.”

— Romans 5:8

5.“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

— Joshua 1:9

6.“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”

— Proverbs 31:26

7.“Under His wings you will find refuge.”

— Psalm 9:1

8.“Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.”

— Philippians 4:6-8

9.“By the grace of God, I am what I am.”

— 1 Corinthians 15:10

10.“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not onto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6

11.“Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.”

— Luke 1:45

12.“You are beautiful for you are fearfully and wonderfully made.”

— Pslam 139:14

13.“Let all that you do be done in love.”

— 1 Corinthians 16:14

14.“It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No, your beauty should come from inside you –the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear and it is worth very much to God.”

— 1 Peter 3:3-4

15.“Be strong. Be Brave. Be fearless. You are never alone.”

— Joshua 1:9

16.“Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you.”

— Psalm 93:4

17.“Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created.”

— Esther 4:14

18.“I am complete in Him.”

— Colossians 2:10

19.“Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

— Proverbs 31:30

20.“Declare over yourself: ‘God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.'”

— 2 Tim 1:7

21.“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love.”

— Psalm 143:8

22.“You are loved more than you will ever know by someone who died to know you.”

— Romans 5:6

23.“For I know the plans I have for you.”

— Jeremiah 29:11

24.“The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still.”

— Exodus 14:14

25.“I will never leave you or forsake you.”

— Joshua 1:5

26.“You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.”

— Song of Songs 4:7

27.“Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant, or insecure, remember to whom you belong.”

— Ephesians 2:19-22

(c) Marisa Donnelly

How you will define love? Have you felt love from someone? Is it visible at all times? Or do you feel it everyday?  LOVE is the most popular and interesting word in these world. Do you agree? For me, it is a big YES! People can talk much if it is the topic.

One topic and one word but a day is not enough to chat it with a friend. Especially teens of these days. They are the most eager and aggressive when love is mentioned. Early crush, early love and early heartache. You know what kind of love I am referring, right? Love on opposite sex. Yes, people can easily define love with the string of the opposite sex. Seriously, when an individual is asked by somebody about "What is love?" what he think or reminisce is his feeling towards the opposite sex. It may be a simple admiration or deep attraction. Have the world forgotten the exact and definite answer for these question?

 One word is enough to describe it. JESUS! He is the one who express so much love for all of us, sinners. Every time I am in thoughts of how Jesus loves us, I easily got a heartache. Guilt is on me that I can't ponder why Jesus died for me. His love is truly immeasurable. No one can do what he has done for us to live here with freedom and abundance. Thank you to the Father who gave his only begotten son. (John 3:16) We are here today living with a purpose. To love our God with all of our heart, soul and and love our neighbor as we love our self. (Matthew 22:38-39)

 What is love again? My answer is always He is love!. Jesus is Love!




 God bless you reader!