An invite from a friend was all it took to conquer heights. Carlo Villarta phoned to join him and his brother Nico in their trip to Bohol. This island has been my sanctuary for different reasons. My numerous visits have given me unique memories each time. With Nico’s girlfriend Eve tagging along, I was pretty sure this group is going to have tons and tons of fun. But what I thought was just a classic countryside tour turned out to be an adventure that requires adrenaline jolts. And I am not exaggerating when I said that. Here is why.
SUISLIDE. At Danao, Bohol, one will get a dose of E.A.T. Danao or Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour, an ecotourism concept set up to benefit the Municipality of Danao, Bohol and its people. Various activities are offered but we chose suislide, a zip-line consisting of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline cliff. It does sound like a deadly attempt but I am glad I came home in one piece.
Suislide dares you to conquer a 480 meter zipline at an altitude of 200m, the longest and the deepest zipline in the Philippines.
Suislide zipline at E.A.T. Danao (Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour), Bohol, Philippines
When scared, just smile.
Suislide zipline at E.A.T. Danao (Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour), Bohol, Philippines
It was super scary when they started to let go, but the view of the river below took my breath away.
And I survived what I call my baptism of zip!
Suislide zipline at E.A.T. Danao (Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour), Bohol, Philippines
Suislide zipline at E.A.T. Danao (Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour), Bohol, Philippines
This is us breathing in short gasps after our flying attempt like superman.
Tahira
August 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Haha! Awesomeness!! What a thrill!
apple.e.e-s.
August 15, 2012 at 4:22 PM
you should try it one day and let us hear about it :)
onlyvic
October 25, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Hi Apple! Im just wondering what your nationality is? Thanks for following my blog. I guess I really have to keep it updated now. hahaha :)
apple.e.e-s.
October 25, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Im a US resident but a very proud Filipina :) I hailed from Toledo City, cebu. Thank you for the visit and for following as well. It is nice knowing good bloggers like you out there.
chay
January 7, 2013 at 2:18 PM
im very proud of u apple. Thanks for sharing ur blog. (rememberuwheniwaselementary&highschool :)
apple.e.e-s.
January 7, 2013 at 3:51 PM
thank you chay! i really appreciate you visiting my site :)
My Tropical Home
January 30, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Nice!!! Loved the courage to try these out and write about them. Thanks for sharing the beauty of our country.
Thanks also for stopping by my blog and leaving the like.
Take care, be safe in your travels and keep writing!
Warmest regards from Pasig,
Mary
apple.e.e-s.
January 31, 2013 at 12:32 AM
Thank you as well Mary for the visit. Be safe as well and let us keep travelling and discover the world. Cheers!
Meldie
February 2, 2013 at 9:11 AM
Wish to try this Ple one of these days.. Life is great!mishyuuuuu
apple.e.e-s.
February 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM
You should try this Meldz. You can drag Nihal along with you too! Life is great and I miss you as well. Visit me here soon :)