2012: Calbiga

Calbiga...for some it's the town they were born in; where they went to school to; where they had first experienced spelunking one of the largest caves in Southeast Asia; where their relatives live; town where they pass by before reaching Tacloban...for me - it's my life. I was born in a hospital in Tacloban City, … Continue reading 2012: Calbiga

Watcha Tink v2

No climbs lately since my weekend's devoted solely on family time. My younger siblings are visiting from the province so all my lakwatsas are either going to the mall, watching the latest movies on cinema (yes, I already watched The Avengers) and this weekend's target is Manila Ocean Park. And I have all the time … Continue reading Watcha Tink v2

2012: Bantakay Cave and Falls

I got invited to go along last-minute, is supposedly a day hike but turned into an overnight trip. We left Manila around 6AM on March 24 for Lucena City, hopped into another bus for Brgy Catalina in Atimonan, Quezon (jump-off at the barangay captain's house). Registered (no fee as of March 24, 2012), secured our … Continue reading 2012: Bantakay Cave and Falls

2012: Mt. Purgatory Traverse

My leg muscles and feet are aching as of this writing. Scaling 3 peaks in an overnight climb is not a walk in the park but the experience was fun, unexpectedly educational and did I mention fun? I will let the pictures do the talking since any adjectives I will place in here would sound … Continue reading 2012: Mt. Purgatory Traverse