WOW a DAM by Yrwyn Policarpio

This trip for our blog was scheduled and rescheduled soooo! many times. Seems like whenever we plan to go and visit Montalban Rizal, we always have uninvited guests, typhoons to be specific. FINALLY!!! after so many rescheduling, we now had the perfect timing to explore the must see/historical site of the province, their WAWA DAM.

Since I'm not a Montalbanian, I kinda did my homework and read some articles regarding the history of the place and viola! According to what I've read, during April 1895, Andres Bonifacio, together with the other "Kataastaasang Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan" members had their safe fortress around the area and that they did their ritwals to become Katipuneros in one of the caves, the Pamitinan Cave, which we were able to explore. It is where the Katipuneros first clash with the Spaniards took place and as for the World War II, Wawa Montlaban became a battlefield where forces of the Japanese and the Americans were felt. On the lighter side, a tale of Bernardo Carpio became famous, it is said that he separates the two mountains of Wawa Montalban to free himself, other says he did this to escape from the Spanish soldiers,  well actually there are now many versions of the tale, better read for your self if you're that interested.◄



Obviously, this trip isn't just about having something to write about, I've been excitedly waiting for this and even if it rained that day, it was a blessing in disguise, everything was worth the wait. This experience made me realize that history doesn't always have to be boring and taking time to feel and live this puzzle piece that fills our history is such an incredible event in one's life.


Words won't be enough to describe such experience that's why i recommend you readers to visit this place, in the meantime, allow me to show you photos that we've taken during our tirp on this WOW a Dam in Montalban, Rizal.

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