On with my SuriVao Escape Series, so for our Day 2, our first stop is the Enchanted River of Hinatuan. Since we spent the night at my parents house in Cateel, we left early in the morning because its a good 2 hours travel going there. We arrived at around 9AM and the place is already packed. Pay first for the entrance fee and cottage rent.
So you might be wondering why its called "Enchanted River"? Well, legend has it that the place is dwelled by engkantos and that fairies added the color of sapphire and jade to the river. Some local fishermen also claim that there are fishes here that cannot be caught by any means. Another mystery of this river is that the water here is salty. Yes, you've read it right, SALTY.
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| Photo grabbed online. |
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| Nothing but clear water...simply enchanting :) |
Well, folklore aside, the sight of the river is indeed breathtaking. Try googling for the image of Enchanted River and that's exactly how you will see it IRL. And if being a mermaid was one of your childhood dream, well you're in luck, because you get to swim with the fishes in this river. At least, part of that mermaid dream came true :)
At exactly 12noon, the caretakers encouraged everyone to get out of the water. Lunchbreak? YES, but not for the humans but for the fishes. The caretakers play the Hinatuan Hymn and as if on cue, various kinds of fish emerged in the water. You'll be amazed at the number of fishes present. After feeding, swimming is allowed again.
Seeing the Enchanted River, the beauty of it and all, the place and the even fishes exudes an aura of creepiness (well, that's how I felt). I guess that's just how you will normally feel after witnessing something enchanting.
"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday." - A.A. Milne
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