We started the day off with a 5:30 am breakfast at Bluewater Sumilon, the hotel we stayed at for the night. We boarded the boat for mainland Cebú to swim with the whale sharks. After another quick boat ride, we jumped in the water and immediately saw numerous baby whale sharks! We had the opportunity to swim side by side with them and take lots of photos in the ocean.
After a two hour bus ride, we arrived at the Kawasan Water Falls for canyoneering. After getting suited up, in life jackets and helmets, we embarked on our journey. It started with a kilometer long zip line ride, where we went in pairs to the entrance of the falls. We began our trek descending slippery slopes in the canyon. After “unli“ photos, we jumped off of our first cliff. With the help of our guides, we swam, slid, and jumped over multiple rock formations. After jumping off of our highest boulder (of 7 meters!), we ate lunch on the side of a cliff facing the falls. We took final photos and jumped off the rope swing to top off our adventure.
Once back on the bus, we took a four hour bus ride to the other side of the island to our next (and final) hotel; which is closer to Cebú city.
These were once in a lifetime experiences and we look forward to the days ahead in Bohol and Cebu!
By: Ruby Quintos, Gr. 11, Pauline Currier, Gr. 9
Convent & Stuart Hall Travel 