To The Old Tree

During my stay in Siquijor, we were lucky to circumference the island in a day by two-wheel drive. T'was a fun roadtrip. It would not be possible without our singing diva-esque driver Nervin.

The brave souls set to discover a paradise

The journey led us closer to nature with an old gigantic Balete tree. A Balete tree is believed by many to be mysterious, scary and haunted. They say that there lived different spirits in that living thing. It's creepy because of it's hugeness, span of it's leaves, and hanging roots.

Balete Tree

Grandeur

There's something beautiful about it

The hanging roots add a fright feeling

On the foot of the tree is a basin of water. It's used by the community living near as their source of water in cleaning their clothes and other things and for bathing. There was also a big blue fish living in the area. It's maybe the spirit or guardian of the tree. The place also offers a free foot spa by the school of tiny fishes. I've seen in malls that they offer Php150.00 for 30 minutes foot spa. It looks interesting but I haven't tried. I was driven by my curiosity that made me try the experience. It's feeling? It tickles your feet which in turn makes you chuckle. But make sure you do not move too much because you might scare the fishes and they'll swim away.

Calmness of the place

Me and the Goliath-ish tree

I don't know what fish specie were they but they were able to find my tickling side

Under the large tree is a deep hole waiting to be discovered by those who are interested to dive underneath. The caretakers shared to us that there was an American who was able to dove into the clear blue water. The diver was equipped with diving tools but it was believed that it's too dangerous to dive because of it's branching and tangled roots but the American persisted and insisted. He went alone. Luckily, he was able to untangle the root puzzle and returned safely. From what the caretakers said, the tree was declared to be a heritage of the country. If I am not mistaken, the depth under the tree was measured to be 50 feet.

Another world below

The feeling of being old

It seems happy to see us

Your highness, It's greatness

Nervin is on eyewear; Who Run The World? ... Gays!

Charming and smiling caretakers

After we had experienced something great and spectacular, the caretakers made us sign a logbook with our names. They also asked some donations for them to maintain the cleanliness and order of the place.