Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Q/ABC Wednesday

 I thought I had no post for Q, but here it is---a quiet lake called Balinsasayao.  
The proverb "Still waters run deep" literally applies to this lake.
Lake Balinsasayao is one of the two small but deep crater lakes rising 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level in Sibulan town, Negros Oriental.  Swimming is not allowed in the lake because of its depth.  Lake Balinsasayao and the adjoining Lake Danao are located in a caldera between four mountains.  The twin lakes and the surrounding areas of almost 20,000 acres are protected natural park, home to an expansive ecosystem and biodiversity.
It was quite difficult to reach the twin lakes---the motorcycle ride through rough mountainous terrain was unforgettable.  But when you're on a quest for something extraordinary, the arduous journey was well worth it.  It's a perfect place for some quiet time to commune with nature.


Linking to ABC Wednesday

13 comments:

Roger Owen Green said...

one can always do QUIET.
(or quality or quaint, but quiet's the best...)
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Leslie: said...

Lovely photo to represent quiet!

Leslie
abcw team

Photo Cache said...

i love its quiet quality.

Meoww said...

Super pic and lot of info. I loved the visit to Crater lake in Oregon. This seems even more interesting!!! Wow place :)

photowannabe said...

So beautiful and very, very deep. Perfect choice for the letter Q.

Karen said...

Quiet is my favourite thing. Lovely photos!

lotusleaf said...

Lovely lakes! I enjoyed reading about it.

Jama said...

Such a serene and beautiful place.

Gattina said...

Very peaceful place !
Gattina
ABC Wednesday Team

EJ said...

Very peaceful!

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Huzhar said...

So serene.. and beautiful scene..

Chubskulit Rose said...

So serene!

Que Sera Sera
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

Hazel said...

I've heard of Balinsasayao. It's my first time to see photos of it. Beautiful lake. Thanks.