Instead of staying in the city to celebrate the Sinulog festival, the group decided to spend time in the mountains. The trail this time is from Budlaan to Sirao, and Kan-irag. The group hopped on a jeepney to the jump-off point in Talamban. Instead of taking a motorcycle, we decided to hike from the paved road towards the trail.
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| Start or the hike |
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| Uphill cemented path |
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| Much needed rest |
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| The struggle starts |
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| More struggle to overcome |
Because of the heavy rain, the river was muddy and deeper than expected. The next part of the hike is river trek, we have to pass by a long trail with these big, slippery rocks and raging waters.We got lost at the beginning of the hike but at last, we were able to find the right path. Time to soak those shoes wet.
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| Conquering the river |
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| The current was strong, assistance needed |
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| Careful on these slippery rocks |
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| Rest and replenish |
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| Safe zone at the sideline |
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| Extra careful along these rocks |
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| Still fighting |
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| More rocks to conquer before reaching the waterfall |
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| Muddy waters but still lovely |
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| Photo with the waterfall |
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| More rest before proceeding |
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| The other trail, lucky that we need not go through this dangerous rappel |
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| Enjoying this another waterfall |
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| After the river hike, we proceed to the next part of the hike. |
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| Here comes the open trail.
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| More of the open trail
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| The group stops by for lunch.
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| The hike continued to more grassy uphills
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| View from the trail
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| Closing the distance towards the peak
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| The group enjoying more of the view.
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| Cogon grasses all over the place as the group ascends |
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| Much needed rest after a never-ending uphill |
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| Towards the peak |
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| Peak at last! |
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| Enjoying more of the view |
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| Exiting the mountain now |
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| Hurray! End of Hike |
Noteworthy Hikes 