Flashback to November 2004: One Valenzuela plunges into the cool pool of Great Falls Resort early in the morning. She was trying her best to swim up to the other end of the pool but only managed to reach just one fourth of her goal. Yay!
On her last semester in college, instead of just settling down with her grueling thesis writing days, she still enrolled in a swimming class because of two reasons: (1) the P.E. class was free (required number of P.E. classes was just 4, she was already on her 6th; thank you College of Human Kinetics!), and (2) she does not know how to swim. (-_-)
“Swim-ins” (sit-in) in the next swimming classes were not enough for One Valenzuela to pass the final examination of 5 minute threading, laps of breast stroke, free style, and backstroke. That is when the nearby pool along Maysan came to help as her secondary pool practicing area.
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| Great Falls Resort is located at #205 Maysan Road, Valenzuela City |
Great Falls Resort: A Quick Visit on a Ber-month morning
“Praktis ka?” (Translation: Are you going to practice [swimming]?) a familiar voice said. It is that kuya way back in 2004! Though One Valenzuela cannot really remember his name (apologies), he is still as helpful and hospitable as before.
"Hindi, Kuya. Kukuha lang po ako ng pictures para sa blog." (Translation: No. I'll just take photos for the blog.) But how One Valenzuela wish that she could take a dip in the pool again! Haist, need to go back to the office right after this 7 a.m. visit.
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| Front of Great Falls Resort |
"Sige, libot ka lang." (Go ahead and look around.) he said. After quite a number of years, so much has changed! Swimming here is still affordable though, especially for those groups working on a budget.
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| Swimming rates and Cottage Price List |
Day time swimming (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Php80.00 (adults) and Php50.00 (kids)
Night swimming: 7:00 p.m. to 12 m.n. - Php100.00 (adults) and Php80.00 (kids), min. of 15 adults
7:00 p.m. to 3 a.m. - Php150.00 (adults) and Php100.00 (kids), min. of 20 adults
Cottages range from Php500.00 to Php300.00.
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| Reminders for swimmers |
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| One of the cottages |
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| Children's pool |
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| Main pool where One Valenzuela learned to swim laps |
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| One of the pools inside the private area |
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| Swimplus Philippines: Learn 2 Swim |
The children's pool is a new addition to the place as well as several big cottages which can accommodate big groups. One Valenzuela believes that the place will be offering Valenzuelanos more in the years to come. Going back here reminds One Valenzuela of her swimming bloopers and, of course, good old memories with her family and friends.
Thank you Great Falls Resort!
(What was One Valenzuela's grade for her swimming class? Aced it! Hihihi.)
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How to reach Great Falls Resort:
Great Falls Resort can be easily seen along Maysan Road. It is just one jeepney ride away from the city hall (Jeepney signages: Novaliches Bayan, Tollgate, Bagbaguin) at Php8.00. In about 15 minutes, you will reach Maysan Bridge and see Great Falls Resort.
Telephone Number: (02)383-2752
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| Right after Maysan Bridge |
Like Great Falls Resort on Facebook to know more about the place and their latest promos.
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UPDATE: Check out One Valenzuela's most recent Great Falls Resort experience here:
Thank you for dropping by this post!
Kung nakapag-swimming ka na sa Great Falls Resort, may makulit ka bang kwento? Pa-share naman, ka-Valenzuelano!
Please feel free to leave your message below, especially if you would like to suggest a place to visit here in our city.
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UPDATE: Check out One Valenzuela's most recent Great Falls Resort experience here:
UBE at Great Falls Resort, Brgy. Maysan, Valenzuela City
------Thank you for dropping by this post!
Kung nakapag-swimming ka na sa Great Falls Resort, may makulit ka bang kwento? Pa-share naman, ka-Valenzuelano!
Please feel free to leave your message below, especially if you would like to suggest a place to visit here in our city.
