BULACAN | Swimming at Madlum River

Dive in to the refreshing Madlum River

If you have plans to climb Mt. Manalmon, you have to go to the other side by crossing this part of the River. Locals will help you cross via "Balsa" (bamboo raft in English) for free. But if you want something exciting, you can cross using the Monkey Bridge which is also free.

Children fishing the day after heavy rains.

Children were fishing for "tilapiang tabang", ("St. Peter's Fish in freshwater"). This was the view from other side of the river. It was was not clear then because of typhoon "Bebeng". Waters from the mountain, hills and forest are all directed to the the said river making that muddy color. However the residents assured us that it'll be clear as soon as the rain stops and the sediments settle.

Madlum river viewed from other side of the river.

Moreover there are tables and seat near the river if you want some place to put your things and eat for P50/table. Be sure to use only ones you are going to pay  and do not leave your things on other tables if you don't want to end up paying all of those, like us!hehe.

The all around sari-sari store.

I named this store as "all-around store" because of it's duties. Well first, you can buy anything you need here such as toiletries, food and drinks. If you want to rent a "balsa" in your swimming, you can just pay it here for P100/whole day and likewise for comfort room or shower usage, for P10/use. Oh, just in case you want some homey food to eat, you can also ask them to cook it for you. But of course the price will be doubled due to extra charges like for transpo and catering service. Plates and utensils are included. Basically, they served us well and gave us the list of all the ingredients together with the amount.

Swimming...swimming...