The calm aquamarine waters of Lake Danao sprung into view after climbing a snaking stone stairway surrounded on all sides by the cool shades of whispering trees. It led to the ridge separating its twin, Lake Balinsasayao. After an hour of traveling from Dumaguete City, we were finally right in the middle of the famous Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao.
Our group has previously disembarked on a small placid body of water on the way to the National Park, thinking it was already part of the twin lakes. Although the place looked real nice, we were incorrect in our assumptions. It’s but just a pond, the Kabalin-an Pond to be specific. We did the next best thing though, use the comfort rooms located on the gazebo beside the two-heactare pond.
My officemate was telling me about how she’s not going to the island of Siquijor since her sister’s prone to spells. My mom’s asking me to bring a pinch of salt and a clove of garlic. Another officemate was relating her eerie impression of their tour there some years back. 
