Zamboanga del Sur: Restricted Swim at LakeWood Lake

Source: http://journeyingjames.com/2011/05/zamboanga-del-sur-restricted-swim-at-lakewood-lake/

All Waters Must Be Tested

I already conditioned my mind to swim at the lake of Lake Wood (brought my goggles too). I’m not amped with the sight of the nice swimming pools, as hundreds of pools surround me back in my hometown, Los Baños (literally many baths or many pools).

Kids pool at Alindahaw Resort with stunning view of the Zamboanga mountain ranges

I was talking to the staff and the resort manager, Caryl, and asking permission to please allow me to swim. “NO” was the constant reply. They said, “It was for my own safety.”

Tweet: a little bit frustrated here alindahaw lakeview resort, they won’t allow me to swim in the lake. what will i blog about it? =(

Doc Wendell just enjoying the stunning view of the Lake

“But I want to experience the mysterious Lake of Lake Wood.” -journeyingjames

What will I write for my blog?
After 5 rejections, I mused to Sir Wendell that I want to go back to Pagadian. Maybe this is not really for me. Frustrated, I was asking myself, “Now, what will I blog about this resort?” Maybe the title, “A Frustrating Experience at Lake Lake Wood” or “Alindahaw Lakeview Resort: A Nice View (then place a sarcastic smiley here __________).”

We are about to leave already when the manager approach us, “Sir, I called my boss again and she allowed you to swim but you have to sign the waiver.”

I was hesitant; I think I already lost my excitement. It felt like “telling to your kid that he can join his friends on their road trip when they already left.” Sir Wendell said I should swim. And so this video is for you dear reader:



Tweet: after much prodding, i was allowed to swim at the lake. i did a video too swimming at lakewood

Some locals we interviewed told us that they don’t swim there, some even said that the lake takes the lives of people who dare swim (good thing, I learned about this after the video).

I think the manager allowed me because they trusted my travel buddy. Thanks to Sir Wendell’s connections! You’re the best Sir!

How to get to Alindahaw Lakeview Resort:
There is a van terminal at Pagadian City (in front of Best Emporium Bldg. near the public market). Take the van going to Lake Wood (Fare: Php 70). Alindahaw Lakeview Resort is about an hour ride from Pagadian.

Source: http://journeyingjames.com/2011/05/zamboanga-del-sur-restricted-swim-at-lakewood-lake/

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A LUNCH VISIT TO ALINDAHAW RESORT, LAKEWOOD, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR circa 2010

Source: http://inpinaysfootsteps.blogspot.com/2011/12/lunch-visit-to-alindahaw-resort.html

From Pagadian City, we were advised by my friend, Clint M. to pass by Lakewood, which is a detour from the main highway back to Zamboanga City.
We were on a private van and took about an hour to reach the place.

Lakewood... sounds so American!

Just before reaching the Alindahaw Lakeview Resort, I saw the lake before the detour...

See more photos, click here.

Source: http://inpinaysfootsteps.blogspot.com/2011/12/lunch-visit-to-alindahaw-resort.html

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Destination e-Session Alindahaw Resort Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur|uly+Claire | Pagadian Wedding Photographer

Source: http://www.bluesmarquez.com/e-sessions/julyclaire-pagadian-e-session/

Okay so since the wedding is done its time to show their complete e-Session at the relaxing Alindahaw Lakewood Resort owned by the Cerilles of Pagadian, an hour drive but well worth it =) enjoy!

See their e-Session slideshow: http://vimeo.com/15108309

See more photos, click here.

Source: http://www.bluesmarquez.com/e-sessions/julyclaire-pagadian-e-session/

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Zamboanga del Sur: Scenic Lake Wood in Lakewood

Source: http://www.ivanhenares.com/2010/09/zamboanga-del-sur-scenic-lake-wood-in.html

         If South Cotabato has Lake Sebu and the T'boli, the province of Zamboanga del Sur has Lakewood and the Subanen. The main attraction is of course the 800-hectare Lake Wood which is sometimes referred to as Lake Lakewood. But the culture of the Subanen is not as highlighted as the culture of the T'boli is in Lake Sebu. The best place to enjoy the view of Lake Wood is at the Alindahaw Lakeview Resort in Brgy. Biswangan.

        From Pagadian, vans leave every hour for Lakewood. While public buses pass through the Lakewood junction along the National Highway, the Alindahaw Lakeview Resort and the town proper are still several kilometers inside. So it's best to take these vans or hire a habal-habal when you get off at the junction. Or better yet, hire a private vehicle but note that after the resort, the road to Lakewood is not yet paved. You'll have to be patient with the vans though. As I arrived at the van terminal which is in downtown Pagadian, I was told the van was about to leave. Then they tell me a few minutes later that the vans have a scheduled time of departure which was still 45 minutes away. When the time of departure came, I was informed there would be a slight delay because someone had just consigned a delivery of construction materials including plywood and G.I. sheets which they had to load and secure on top of the van. Along the way, we stopped for gas, stopped at a store to load sacks of rice, and stopped for passengers to get on and off. The ride from Pagadian to Lakewood took about an hour and 30 minutes.

        Anyway, my plan was to get off at the town proper to find a habal-habal to bring me back to the junction so that I could stop along the way at scenic spots and the resort to take photos. The van passed by the Alindahaw Lakewood Resort on the way to the Lakewood town proper and I was able to glance at the view through the gates for a few seconds. It was truly stunning! After the resort, the road gets rough and I was about to regret not getting off at the resort instead since it looked like it was going the rain. And it did rain when I arrived at the town proper. But the sun came out again.

        Finding a habal-habal was a bit of a challenge and I had to walk around the town asking at the market, barangay hall and some sari-sari stores where I could find a habal-habal. I did find one after asking at a vulcanizing shop. Unfortunately the owner was busy at work so he called the guy at the barber shop if he was free. I had to wait for him to finish doing a haircut though before we went off.

        On the way to the resort, it was quite sunny and I was able to take nice photos of some terraced rice paddies and the lake. But as we neared the resort, it started to rain again. So I had to make do with rainy shots of scenic Lake Wood.

        The resort has accommodation and kayaks for those who want to row around the lake. It's a great place for a day-trip or overnight stay with the picturesque view. But the videoke is as vulgar as in most provincial resorts in the country. They have function halls anyway so I hope they can keep the noise contained so that others can savor some peace and quiet which is perfect for this wonderful panorama. It didn't stop raining so we had no choice but to continue to the junction under the rain. By the time I reached the junction, I was soaking wet! But the trip to the lake was worth it! If only I could stay longer. From the bus stop near the junction, I boarded a bus to Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Source: http://www.ivanhenares.com/2010/09/zamboanga-del-sur-scenic-lake-wood-in.html

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