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I am afraid of the dark, so I went spelunking inside Sumalsag Cave
I always feared dark caverns and deep underground streams. So it’s a bit surprising why I still insist on exploring caves. The men and women who braved differences and odds, just to explore and bond inside the Sumalsag Cave. L-R: Chris, Joanne,Sasang, Fandy, Jungkie, Famboy, Onin, and the me (not in picture) The author, always...
The Mt. Kitanglad majestic surprise!
It was not on our IT for this Bukidnon Galore. Not this time. But this soon change when we had a glimpse of Mt. Kitanglad Park and Range silhouette halfway to our spelunking destination, Sumalsag Caves. I almost forgot we were on a caving trip that day. Home to some 48 unique bird species and …...
Bukidnon Galore: A prelude to excitement.
It was a well planned adventure after all, except that, much of the excitement came from the “unexpected” twist and turn of events. This is about the people who made our Bukidnon galore an awesome experience to remember. Of the original nine trekkers (Me, Chris, Sir Joy, Ian, Lemme, Jun, Kit, Denden, Raymund) from Tacurong,...
Climbing Mt. Apo Day One: Expect the unexpected at Makalangit
Good morning Dokie! All set for the climb? These were Chris’ (Climb Leader, TAMAC) words that greeted me at 4:30 AM at our rendezvous point (bus waiting area) going Makilala, North Cotabato. I replied “point of no return, I have no choice“. I shiver (but got excited) at the thought of a long climbing expedition …...