Took a plunge at Orok

Orok Cold Spring Resort is the Inlagadian Watershed and was once privately owned. But since 2006, Orok was bought-out by Casiguran Water District and was developed more. The resort was served as a tribute to the people of Casiguran and so it was said that Casiguran community gets their water supply for FREE from Casiguran Water District.

A dream once, and took a chance to conquer Orok!

The night before May 22, 2011, I started cooking liver-gizzard steak, gulay na kamias express and linukay for the summer escapade with the tropang Kuatro Tiempo. It was midnight when everything was ready and it was time to go home, take a shower and rest the excitement.

At 5:30 early morning, the alarm started and snoozed it away 'til around 6. After feeding our tummies for breakfast, the sun started to say hello and it was time to take off... We were fetched by Kalborito along with his salted pork for "ihaw-ihaw" and cooked rice wrapped on banana leaves. Down to the City we took the foods prepared last night, last minute fueling and picking-up Boy T who's bringing food junkies too.

At 7:50am we started to ride the highway from Sorsogon City to Casiguran, where Orok is located. Traveling at around 45-50mins. at a distance of 29.65km, we arrived at a so unexpected paradise. The road to Orok was OK for motorcycle riders, or even SUVs, Jeepneys or Van. It was concrete from the main road but the path becomes one way as we go further. Meaning, it's either one concrete road to one side and the other side remained undone. Well anyway, at least you can reach paradise without trekking or climbing.

And there it is, we were welcomed by the rushing cold waters of the spring. Ice cold mineral water is also available for everyone, so no need to bring your purified water, it's Free here! Entrance fees for adults are at P10.00 and P5.00 for kids, while you can rent Nipa Cottages at P50.00. I think it's the cheapest ever! There are "ihawan stations" for those who would like to grill and kids are goin' around selling "pako" or young ferns that we sliced for ensalada. FYI: The kids sells them at P5.00 a bundle. "Pako" is a fern abundant to the area, you can either cook it with gata or eat it raw.

So, this is the P50.00 hut, not bad... :) The resort runs out of it during holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays specially during summer time. So, I suggest you come here the earlier the better. Lucky for us, we got this one 'coz we came earlier. Since we went there Sunday, the resort was jammed-packed with locals, tourists and adventurers like us! :P There were people coming at anytime of the day, early morning, lunch time, after lunch, and even at past 5 when everyone else are leaving there are still people coming in.

So, anyway... what to do here? Well, I personally enjoyed plunging in the ice cold water. I literally stayed there for hours and ended up with numb palms and fingers. I also enjoyed the water spa. Kalborito and Bulatihon loved it too...

See the two large pipes? The water pressure is just right to give my back a nice massage, to which I needed so bad. The depth of the water is from 3feet to 6 feet, so some loves fund diving/jumping on it. But you can only do this on the top pool.

While down here, you can't do that since hidden under the strong current are small to large rocks.

 For some, who loves photography, this is certainly another haven for you.

Downsides of visiting this place, I think will none for me. Hehehe! But, I think it isn't safe to stay 'till night there... that's what they said anyway. Ah, yeah... one more thing, if you don't like chillin' water, this isn't the best place for you. Best to visit this place during the hottest days on summer...

So, come and enjoy the cold, crisp and crystal clear spring water of Orok. And don't forget to clean as you go to save another gift from nature! ciao!