Mt.Daraitan

Mt.Daraitan Summit

Station 2

 

Hurrying up to capture the sea of clouds on the summit

Tinipak River

with my sister..

Mt. Daraitan

Tanay, Rizal

I would consider this as my first day hike happened last 20th of  September 2015 at Tanay, Rizal with my sister and friends. I really thought it was just near to Pasig. However, it took us 3-4 hours in going there from riding 2 jeepneys, 1 tricycle and a quick boat ride. The trip on the tricycle was really uncomfortable because of the rocky road. Our goal is to see the sunrise at the peak but suddenly we weren't able to capture it because we started to trek at 5am and reached the peak at 8am.

I didn't really had any sleep that time since our call time is 1am so ate a lot of trail foods to have energy. I am really afraid of heights but it does not matter because it has a lot of trees so I wasn't looking thinking I am getting higher. When we reached the summit we took a bit rest and also for picture taking. I think going down is more difficult because of the mud that makes the trail slippery. After hiking, we ate our lunch and rest again. Since, most of us are already tired excluding me and my sister, we weren't able to visit the cave which I was excited about. Therefore, we just went to Tinipak River and swam. The current is high so we're advised to stay on the side.

It was a great experience indeed as a beginner. Hoping to climb more mountains soon because the view on peak is worth sweating for!

Weekend Getaway

 

Weekend Getaway 

San Antonio, Zambales

Nagsasa, Anawangin and Capones Island

Camp Bira-Bira

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Nagsasa Cove

Nagsasa Cove

 Lighthouse Capones Island

                                  Before ending my summer vacation this 2015, I wanted to experience something new since I just also entered the world of 20's. This was last June 6th and the last weekend right before the classes resume. We had a 4-5 hours road trip and about half an hour going to Nagsasa Island. Just a few information regarding the Island, It was formed by the ashes of Mt. Pinatubo during its last eruption. That is why the sand is grayish white when dry and when you see it on the water it turns dark gray. The moment that we arrive in the Island it was really hot and suddenly there are only small pine trees.  I had experience many things in this trip for the first time. It was my first time to camp on a virgin Island where in there is really no electricity and everything was really pure. Moreover, we had a minor hike in camp Bira-bira so you could see the beauty of the shore and mountains on top. It was also my first time to create a Bonfire on the beach camp though its hot I was really excited. On the next morning we immediately went to Anawangin then to Capones Island. We visited the Light house in Capones and it was really creepy most especially when going up because the stairs are really rusty. After that, we swam at the beach and snork. When we were about to go to the last Island which is Camara, we were disappointed because we couldn't be able to visit it due to shooting for a movie. Therefore, we just went back and washed up. After all it was really such a great experience!