Posts Tagged With: Batangas
Gulugod Baboy: the tale of my unhappy nostrils
I usually leave the mountains on a positive note. The breathtaking sights viewed from the summit, the entire trek experience, plus the acquaintances I meet on the mountains, all lead to an enjoyable climbing experience. But for the first time in perhaps a long time, I wasn’t leaving entirely happy. In fact, I was bothered [...]
A Song of Ascents: Mt. Talamitam
“I look up to the mountains: does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains.” (Psalm 121:1-2) Vast verdant fields and a Pulag look-alike are descriptions of Talamitam. It’s on the other side of Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas and can be climbed in less than [...]
Mt. Batulao
Batulao was a last-minute change. Originally, we were set to climb Daguldol so that we had the option of going to the beach after. But with half of the friends I invited unable to go and with more logistical concerns, I decided to change to Batulao instead. On hindsight, I thought it was a good [...]
Mt. Maculot (Rockies) in December
Mt. Maculot seemed like a fitting end to my climbs this year. 10 mountains both major and minor climbs, but I was looking for a quiet, cool place to unwind with friends, and Maculot fit the bill. (Intro climb for Kay, JL, Rey and Claire) Maculot was cold and windy, but it was exactly how I [...]
Day Hike to Mt. Pico de Loro
Mt. Pico de Loro is part of a protected Forest in Ternate cavite called Mt. Palay-Palay. At 664 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in Cavite. North of it is the island of Corregidor, Nasugbu Batangas in the south, Maragondon Cavite on the east and the South China Sea on the west. [...]
Review: Acuatico Resort, Laiya, San Juan, Batangas
Acuatico Resort, Laiya, San Juan, Batangas There’s a resort in Laiya that’s being talked about for its beauty and its being an ideal vacation getaway. I agree. Upon seeing their website, I was intrigued. You know how websites always manage to make things appear more beautiful than it actually is? Well, I for one didn’t [...]
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