A Weekend in Tanay Version 3 (Part 2): The Hidden Mt. Lambingan / Personal Journal / Album // March 10 to 11, 2018

When I woke up the following day, the 3 iron ladies were already preparing breakfast.  Upon checking the time, I knew that it was already late to go to Laiban.  We just decided to roam around Cuyambay, and started the walk at 8 am, leaving the Senpais in the resort, while they continued to party and celebrate the birthday of Joward.  

The Cooks 

The Iron Ladies, The Runner, and The Richest Tricycle Operator of Crocodile Stone

Morning Boodle Fight

Hammock Festival at Cuyambay

Joy Walk and Run

Tagopin Founders

Moving up the highway

We first went to the jump-off of Nagpatong Rock Formation and took the other path leading to barangay hall of Cuyambay.  

Jerico is indeed a fast runner.  We lost sight of him on the highway. Imbett was able to catch him near Cogeo.

Maricel joined our tour.  She was a classmate of Imbett during high school and college, and currently teaching at The University of Rizal System

In the event of violent struggles, their killing blows will save the day...

To the next stop

Department of Agriculture

Imbett toured us in his workplace, at the Rizal Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (RARES).  We had the chance to taste their organic cacao fruit and sweet tamarind.  

Cacao Fruit

Their variety is bigger than those at Mt. Sembrano

Newly harvested sweet tamarinds...

But the goddess smile is sweeter!

Under the tree

Mt. Lambingan
The highlight of our tour was a privately-owned secluded hill in Cuyambay.  Mang Ricardo Dela Sada, the caretaker, named it Mt. Lambingan, because the place is a usual hangout of lovers.  It is not open to the public, but, he allowed us to explored the area.  The trail is only light.  We were able to reach the summit after walking for 25 to 30 minutes.  At the top, there's an overlooking view of nearby hills and mountains, and the Laguna Bay from afar.  

Up there...

At the trail mark

Chicken Eggs

Almost there...

At the Summit... Our new hangout in Cuyambay

Rebelz, UGAT, Mga U!, Bagani, Team Tiki-Tiki and Tagopin.... whatever it is...

Jump Shot!

At the Mountain Swing

We started to move down at around 1 pm.  There is a waterfall located in the place, but we were already lack of time.  We will set another overnight climb this coming summer.

Fresh Coconuts.  Thanks Lolo Ricky!

The Cows of Tanay

Group Picture at the Resort

Bagani Pose

Tagopin Signature Stance (Thanks for your support guys!)

Back to Manila

At the back of the truck

Franzel: Where is the speaker?!!
John: There!  up there! Can you see it?

Worth Remembering (Memories and Thoughts to Look Back)
- It's over! It's over! It's over!!!- Memz (it's over na talaga!)
- Sino yun? kilala nyo yun?! - Memz and I
- Nablock ka rin sa FB? - Me
- The experience of Tatay and Nanay during Typhoon Ondoy
- Skyy and Ellie hate the taste of Anise Seed
- I forgot that Trix is not eating pork meat.  I used pork-based hotdog in our signature red sauce!
- The spectacular 360 degrees view on the top of Mt. Lambingan
- Where is Jerico? (Takbo pa more!)
- Sweet Tamarind and Cacao
- The organic Star Apple Fruits
- Ang nawalang speaker
- The naked Raymond in the pool (naagawan ng brief)
- Tulakan sa swimming pool
- Putris ka nandito ka naraman! - Nanay to me!
- Ano babaklasin na ba natin ung tarpaulin? - Nanay (wag po muna :P)
- Wala pa yung mga baboy na ibibigay daw - Nanay
- Gifts wrapped in banana leaves and newspapers
- Epic Failed! (alam na pala ni Joward na isasama ni Memo si Josephine :o)
- Tara mag FB live tayo - Trix (Eh di makapag fb live sa Mt. Lambingan)
- Fresh coconut juice
- Kaso wala siyang pingas - Me to Memz
- Gawin naman natin yung signature pose ni Jake - John (Tagopin!)
- Bagani!
- Inihaw na tuyo
- Chef Bimbi
- A plan to establish a coffee shop business with a twist
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Photo Credits to: Elie Magbanua, Johiro Lopez, Maricel Catada, Imbett Catambay, Michelle Valle (Skyy), and Khristine Doza (Trix)

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