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Mountaineering has been a thing for me lately. So here's another fun-filled, awesome, unforgettable adventure I had. It was right after my 12-hour shift from work I head straight to the meeting place. I never had a coffee for the past few months because of palpitation but I risk of taking a shot of Espresso just to boost myself. Since I was informed that we will be only having a day trek so I lightly made preparations. Packing up things I thought I'll be needed in my small drybag.

What's in my Drybag?

  • Extra Shirt
  • Water Tumbler
  • Fitbar (I once fainted during a trek and this snack bar saved my life once)
  • Gums?
  • Face Towels (I sweat excessively)
  • 1-Pc Chicken Joy Value Meal for lunch

So I arrived on time at Gaisano Grand Mall - Talamban at 9 AM where we grouped and heads out straight to ride a habal-habal (motorcycle) and dropped off at the foot of the mountain. The fare is P30 only. As usual, you have to register at the site. We started our walk on the way to the Kabang river. The trail begins with easy steps but started on getting tougher the farther we go.Honestly, I wasn't so impressed with the Kabang River. The heart shape swamp looks like a humongous pool of milk chocolate drink. Then the bad luck just happened to me all of the sudden. I just recently bought a Sandugo Trek Sandals a day before and found that the sole isn't good. It is very slippery that makes it hard for me to step on stones. I don't recommend you guys buying it. And oops! I fell - Yes, I fell into the water just because of the stup*d sandal. Thanks to AJ of Wandering Soul Scamper who lift me up from the water.



Budlaan Falls is surely majestic. So far the most amazing waterfall I've been. It was around 12 NN when we arrived at the waterfall. We had our lunch at 1 PM  and heads out to Malubog Golf Course right after. It was like a little New Zealand. Lots of cows though they are not white with black spots.
On our way to the peak is the most exhausting part. It is too steep and far 'though it looks near it took like forever to reach the peak. Ask my colleagues. Surprisingly, the peak was swarmed with lots of campers already by the time we reach it at 5 PM. We use the back door on our way down and to my surprise, it only takes an hour for us to reach the main road. Amazing isn't it?


Pose para sa ekonomiya!

Mada pa ug smile sa?

I survived this. :)
Malubog jud diay siya :O


Heaven feels! Dako-a nakog smile ah. 
Hello Kath! #NewZealand


Para nimu oh ...




I would like to thank NCR Trekkers Club for letting me join the trek!
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The sky is already gloomy as we depart from Cebu city bound to Balamban but my friends and I were set ablaze as our hearts were full of excitement for the adventure that awaits.

Mount Manunggal is the highest mountain in Cebu rising 1,097 meters above sea level. It is well-known because it is where Pres. Magsaysay's plane crash on 1957. On the way to the camp site, we were able to observe the remnant of the presidential plane Mt. Pinatubo in a monument built to remind people of the historical event. 

Before reaching Brgy. Sunog, Balambam, the fog that covers the entire road excites me so much as it is my first time being surrounded by such an enormous amount of fog in which the driver can't almost see anything in front. Opposite to the excitement, I felt very disappointed when we reached the entrance of Brgy. Sunog in where they collect P80 per person as an eco-tourism fee. Well, no one among us was informed about this newly implemented process. From the entrance, we ride a habal-habal motorcycle to a vacant training center where the trail begins.



The trail on the way to the camp site was easy as there were blocks on every step to help you not to get lost along the way. It was raining very hard upon reaching the camp site so we took shelter to the nearby house where we met Ate Rose the caretaker of the place. She was very kind and caring. She makes sure every one of us in safety. We requested a tinolang manok for P500 for our dinner. When the rain stopped, we setup our tents on the camping ground. Had our dinner and after we played cards with friends. Unfortunately, when we set out to our tents, the flooring of my tent was flooded with rain because it wasn't properly setup. But Ate Rose came to the rescue and she had some of us sleep inside the house.

Woke up early 5AM and we prepare for breakfast and immediately heads to the monolith peak. This is where the real adventure begins. The road is muddy and slippery which makes it harder for us. There are towering stones we have to climb to reach the peak. Upon reaching the end, it's all worth it. Stunning view from above of Mt. Manunggal.

Adding this cause I look so fresh ...

Every step counts, value your life besss ...

Kaya pa friends?

C-A-M-P

© Photos by: Mark Monta and Misay Co




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Remember the film entitled 'Camp Sawi' of Viva films which starred some of the big stars including Arci Muñoz, Andi Eigenmann, Bela Padilla, Sam Milby, and more? My heart was throb with excitement when the film was released in the cinemas last year so I watched it on its first week. It excites me not because of the cast neither not because I am 'Sawi' like many of the other audience, but because of the place where the film took place. The film was set on Bantayan Island - my home island.

Throughout the film, I realized that there are still more places beyond imaginable beauty on the island. When I finally got a chance to visit my island, I didn't waste the opportunity to visit Camp Sawi at Kota Beach Resort but unfortunately, the management doesn't allow us to enter the resort for the privacy of the guests who booked at the resort.

Since we can't get inside the resort, I decided that we go instead to the spot in where Sam Milby and Bela Padilla jumped off from a cliff. When we arrived at the place, I can no longer hold my cravings for Vitamin Sea. The cliff was located on a vacant lot with an old ruined building beside. It was truly a magnificent spot. Though I'm not sure if that area is private or public but it has no entrance fee. I have a great experience in this place. While I'm about to jump, I hesitate and step back saying 'I can not do it.'  I attempted many times but I just can't my feet are shaking whenever I'm on the cliff until my brother pushes me off and there I realized that it doesn't hurt. I was over satisfyingly experience. Until then, I keep on doing it again and again till afternoon. 




So how to get there?
If you are from Cebu City, go to North Bus Terminal and ride a bus going to Hagnaya and the bus will certainly drop you off the Hagnaya Port. Then ride a shuttle ferry going to Sta. Fe Port. From the Port of Sta. Fe, ask a habal-habal driver to get you there. Also, see below estimated budget travel fare. Feel free to comment or send us me a message.


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