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| Mt. Mago| Carmen,Cebu |
If you’re looking for a perfect spot to camp without spending too much time hiking, Mt. Mago in Carmen, Cebu should be on your top list. It was our group’s first time to explore the mountain and the experience was nothing short of the de-stress weekend we were looking for. And to share the itinerary prepared by Nico, who spearheads our mountain adventures, please see below:
Day 1
09:00 Meet up at North Bus Terminal
10:30 ETA Carmen Public Market
11:30 ETA Brgy. Santican Jump off
15:00 Campsite
17:00 Pitch Tent
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Socials
23:00 Lights off
Day 2
05:00 Wake up Call
06:00 Breakfast
07:00 Break Camp
09:00 ETA Jumpoff
10:00 Sidetrip (Middle Earth Resort)
13:30 Back to Carmen Public Market and Lunch
14:30 ETA Cebu City
Budget
100 Php Bus Fare to Carmen, Cebu (roundtrip)
200 Php Motorcycle Fare (roundtrip)
50 Php Guide Fee (per pax)
150 Php Food Contribution
Total: 500 Php/pax
The favorable weather brought less sun which we thank for. Most of the time we traversed on open fields and we were spared from what could have been a burning inferno if the sun was not hiding behind the clouds. The rain decided not to bother us too, just a slight drizzle from time to time but nothing too heavy for the terrain to be muddy.
Unlike some mountains we’ve climbed, on this one fog started to settle earlier than expected. At some point, there was zero visibility as the fog enveloped the mountains below. There even was a sea of clouds which dissipated after a few minutes (I was not able to take pictures because I still don’t know how to take night shots with my camera). It was cold and quiet as expected, a perfect spot for stories and relaxation. Here are some of the photos:
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| Jump Off |
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| Start of the Hike |
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| Open Field Trail |
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| Bridge Photo |
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| Looking back at How Far We’ve Walked |
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| More Uphill |
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| 3 Places at Once. Boundary of Carmen, Danao, and Tuburan |
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| Rest after the Two Hours Hike |
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| Preparing for the Night |
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| Rain Incoming. (thankfully, it was just a slight drizzle) |
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| Sunset |
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| Food for the Group |
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| Starry Night |
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| Morning at the Campsite |
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| Cold Morning |
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| Morning View from the Campsite |
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| Descend |
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| Preparing for Photoshoot |
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| Foggy Dreamland |
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| More Walk |
And few pictures of the side trip at Middle Eart Resort
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