peter falk blog: July 2006

Nokia has been into making smart phones since long and so far have been quite good at it. Consequently, it has the maximum market share (when it comes to smart phones); the smart phones are suited for both the business class as well as entertainment class. Nokia wants to penetrate this business class even further with the release of their first ever UIQ (User Interface Quartz) phone, which is basically a phone with PDA functionality and touch screen. UIQ works on Symbian OS based systems. Let's see how it has faired in its first attempt with the Nokia 6708; going head-to-head with the likes of Sony Ericssons, Motorolas, and a few others.

Package Nokia 6708 (with stylus) Stereo Handsfree 128 MB micro-SD micro-SD card adapter Charger USB Cable (mini to USB) CD and Manual

Just 130 kilometers southwest of Cebu City and about three hours bus ride, the Kawasan Falls is located inside the mountains of Barangay Matutinao, Badian. From the entrance you will have to trek uphill for about thirty minutes, depending on your pace, to get to the first waterfall. Along the way, souvenir shops selling accessories such as beaded necklace, bracelets, and Kawasan print t-shirts are available for sale if you want to bring home souviners with you.
Kawasan has three waterfalls. The first one is mainly the largest of the three, and is usually the most crowded. An uphill climb for fifteen minutes will take you to the second falls, and another, to the third. You may bring in food, or buy from the resort's restaurants. Cottages and tables are also available for rent, as well as rooms for overnight stay. You may rent a raft to take you around the "pool" or for a refreshing "shower massage" under the falling water. Life vests are also available for a very affordable price.
The pathway may be very dark once the sun sets so its best to have a flashlight at hand. One should be extra careful in going down the slope especially those descending from the second or third falls to avoid mishaps or accidents.
Kawasan Falls is a popular get-away destination in the southern part of Cebu to locals and foreigners alike. With its lush tropical trees and plants everywhere, peaceful flow of the river as it gracefully rushes to the distant sea, the sound of the waterfalls on the background, friends and loved ones enjoying the cool and deep fresh water, everything around just seems so relaxed, simple and very serene.
Just nature as it should be.
Taken in Kawasan Falls, Badian, Cebu, Philippines