The Hike
The trail is generally fair; but, there are some junctions. Are you familiar in an old dictum stating that not all who wander are lost? If one is not vigilant, the nearby Mt. Balagbag is waiting and ready to showcase its features to a lost sheep :P The first part of the trail is a moderate assault; followed by a continuous descent to the waterfalls. There's another 10 to 15 minutes assault from the waterfalls to the campsite (Tatay Nestor's Hut).
Photo Blast
Rommel. UGAT's El Presidente |
Entering the forest |
Mild Assault |
Continuous Descent |
At the water source |
1st waterfalls |
We just settled at the campsite. The summit of Mt. Maranat has no great views and only surrounded by trees. It is said that some parts of the trail are no longer visible.
Arrival at the campsite |
Tatay Nestor's Hut |
Spaghetti, "Bulalong Paa ng Manok (ANO DAW?!), Sinampalukang Manok, Kare-Kare (May iba pa bang makakagawa niyan sa bundok?), Dinakdakan, Tomato Omelette and 9 bottles of Alfonso Light (Mga lasenggo sila!!! :o)
Rommel Preparing the meals |
Pulutan |
Main Course |
These images say it all in thousand words!
The DENR is currently restricting the number of hikers climbing this mountain and all climbs must be organized "for a cause". The entire falls were ours!
The waterfalls near the campsite |
Having a water massage while listening to the symphony of nature |
Socials (May Alfonso pa rin :o) |
Group pic at the waterfalls |
Tatay Nestor while presenting images of reforested lands. |
Getting the small trees in the nursery |
Rommel while digging the holes where trees will be transplanted |
Group Pic |
Another photo ops before leaving |
A trail surrounded with bamboos |
The Persuader of the month |
We will go back to visit our fully grown trees |
Mr. President, are you looking for "Sagip Kalikasan"??? |
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now - Chinese Proverb
Actual Itinerary
May 20, 2017 (8:00 am): Departure Manila (Shaw Blvd) to Licao Licao, Bulacan
May 21, 2017 (9:00 pm): Home Sweet Home
Going There
1. Take a bus going to Tungko (We gathered at McDonald Greenfield)
2. Take a jeepney going to Licao Licao at Tungko Market (Drop off)
Note
1. A permit must be secured in DENR prior to a climb (As of the writing).
2. Licao Licao is the same jump-off point of Mt. Balagbag.
3. There are water source along the trail ("Mini-Stop", the first waterfalls and at the campsite).
Safe Budget
500 per head (for a group of 11 pax)
Worth Remembering (Moments and Thoughts to Look Back)
- Party! Party! Dance! Dance! at the campsite while the sky is red (Dirty Frog)
- Ngayon lang ako naging ganitong kasiya..........Nasan si Luisa?! - Trixie (Dual Personality?)
- Salubungin natin sila - Luisa
- Luisa rolling on the ground (3 times)
- Gusto mo ng bayabas?
- Tanga.... Tanga... - Jerico (When a crow appeared)
- Kailangan nating magtanim ng maraming puno para sa susunod na henerasyon - Tatay Nestor
- Dahil 25 ka na, kailangan mong magtanim ng 25 na puno bago matapos ang taon - Tatay Nestor to me
- Ayun yung mga punong tinanim niyo dati, malalaki na - Tatay Nestor to Rommel
- Moments of cheers inside the bus and jeepney
- Love is all that matter
- Magtricycle nalang tayo - Paulo
- Ang taong umihi sa jeep :o
End
-JSC
No comments:
Post a Comment