I am having my 4 days vacation and I decided to follow the southern trail of Suroy-Suroy Sugbo then I ended up staying BARILI a municipality next to CARCAR CITY in Southern Cebu. I contacted a friend and we decided to visit the MANTAYUPAN FALLS. It was seven years ago that I first visited the place, much have been change, the road going to the falls( which also houses a small hydro power plant) is already completely asphalted, there are already rooms for rent in the area, and the falls already regained its beauty that was destroyed because of no proper maintenace of the area, 20 meters before the Mantayupan Falls is the Mantayupan Fun Fishing, it was a fish pond with cottages around.Everyone can drink beer and listens music but the best feature in that place is that everybody can get a nylon a hook, a food trap and start fishing Tilapia all that you get will be weighed and its Php 90.00 per kilo but if you just order its Php 120.00 per kilo. They had also rooms for rent an aircondationed room is just Php 350.00 overnight.But the best that I discovered during my four days vacation is that im on the foot prints of my grand fathers childhood. I have been raised in Ormoc,much I dont know then that my grandfather, my fathers father was from Barili, the place where my family name came from. Anyways, due to bad weather I was not able to tour the whole place specially the beaches.Hoping the next time Ill go back there it could be a longer one.There are much development everywhere we go, I just wanted to call the attention of everyone for our best let us not forget the word SAFETY FIRST. Even how much beautiful a place is we don't know what waits in there. I have here some few points to ponder, especially that the Philippines is expecting an increase of tourist every year.
It has been said that accidents do not just happen- they are caused.One reason for accidents is in adequate planning for safety.The following are the alphabet of my suggestions for Safety for your vacation here in Cebu and in the Visayas as a whole.
A. Accidents are one of the leading cause of death here in the Philippines.
B. Barefoot on the beach is a lots of fun, but watch out for broken glass, sharp rocks and other objects that might cause painful cuts and bruises.
C. Camping near the water? Make sure its a safe swimming place before you swim.
D. Diving into unknown water or into shallow- breaking waves is dangerous.
E. Electric storms in the area? stay out of the water.
F. First aid courses are preparation for safety.
G. Guarded areas are best for swimming but remember that even when there are lifeguards your children are your responsibility.
H. Homes should have a complete set of first aid kits to be brought anywhere.
I. Inflated tubes air mattresses provide fun in water but often danger as well. Non swimmers should never be allowed in deep water with such devices.
J. Jellyfish and other Marine life can cause painful wounds and toxic reactions.
K. Know your limitations.
M. Mouth to mouth rescue breathing should be given at the earliest possible moment to non breathing victims of submersion. Learn this life saving procedure. Be prepared.
N. Never swim alone, no matter how well you swim. Swim with a buddy.
O. Overheated? its no time to swim.Cool off a bit and then enjoy a swim.
P. PFD's are personal flotation devices, which should be worn by non swimmers and novices aboard small craft.
Q. Qualified instructors of skin and scuba diving can teach you how to enjoy this sport in safety.
R. Reaching assist are the safest methods of rescue, for both the rescuer and the victim.
S. Sunburn can spoil a day of fun always take along something to cover up or better bring sunblock of the highest SPF.
T. Tides move large masses of water and can create currents of considerable force. Never try to "buck" a current; swim diagonally toward the shore.
U. Underwater is both enjoyable and challenging but do it for short distances only.
V. Vacations- plain or fancy, long or short are lots of fun but don't let an accident spoil your vacation. Think safe, act safe, and be safe.
W. Water where you swim should be clear and unpolluted, free of debris, comfortable in degre of temperature and preferably without current.
X. xtra safety preparation means an Xtra- safe vacation.
Y. You can help, even if you cant swim. Reach, throw or row but dont go.
Z. Zero in on safety; you'll be glad you did.
Having a vacation also is one way of coping our stress from work and at home make your vacation a memorable one.
