I Made It Through the Trek to the Waterfalls

For someone who has poor body balance, hiking or trekking through the mountain is the activity you might want to avoid. Two weeks ago, we had a plan to go to the waterfalls which is part of our itinerary during our five-day vacation. I really wanted to go but to make sure about the trek, I asked my friend whether the trek isn't scary. You know, I'm making sure so I know if I will go or not. I have been to some waterfalls in the past but there's no need to trek. Others require to walk but with a concrete walkway. If the way to the waterfalls is fine, then I can go. Besides, I wanted to go with my wife.

I trusted my friend and so I went with them. My expectation didn't turn out it should be. I had panic attack because some parts of the road is less than a meter wide, and it's a ravine. At some parts, it's a bit steep, and I'm scared whether I can make it through. There are iron stairs too.

I am unable to capture the worst part because of my panic attack then. I didn't even bother to capture a picture during the second time we went there.

My slipper during that time slipped a bit, and I have to sit down because of my anxiety and panic attack. When we reached the stairs going down the waterfalls, I decided not to go.

After my friends, including my wife, are done swimming and drenching in the falls, I asked them if there are lots of huge stones where you have to climb, yes there are lots of them. I think I made the right decision to come. I am with my wife, and three female friends at that time.

A week ago, some of our friends are envious and they wanted to come in the same waterfalls. A plan was made, and I think it is the right time that I can go to the waterfalls as well. We are more than 10 so I feel safer. Someone among them can help me to overcome the trek.

I also bought a shoes that I can use in the water, and isn't slippery. That also gave me confidence. Since there are a number of areas which seems danger zone (in my opinion), my big-bodied is helping me by holding my hand, while my wife is assisting her sister, who has fear of heights too. Somehow, my anxiety isn't too strong that I am able to overcome my fear.

When we reached the stairs going down the falls, I prayed and calmed myself. There's a certain scary part but I made it down there! However, those huge stones became my worry. Using my brain somewhat helped. Before choosing the areas where I should pass, I have to think where my feet should step.

In fact, I made it through climbing a lot of stones!

As you can see, there are lots of stones. Those are literally huge, even they looked small in the picture.

There I go with my friend. I feel like I achieved something great! I conquered my fear! Actually, my anxiety level at that time is quite low, and it helped. During the first time we went there, my anxiety level is quite high. Still, I feel happy in this picture.

It's fulfilling that I conquered my fear at that time. The water is also cold and clear. That's perfect because it's very hot during these days.

I'm hoping though that the trek would be much easier. May the road be fixed, better become completely concrete, and widened. It's fine that we are not allowed to bring foods inside the premises. Some people litter anywhere. I haven't seen any trash around.

Maranum Falls is located in Natividad town in Pangasinan. The town is at the border of the province and Nueva Vizcaya.