Training Weekend Before Mt. Mantalingajan

A week before our climb to Mt. Mantalingajan in Palawan, our team dedicated one whole weekend for our last training climb. We decided to complete the Nasugbu Trilogy - Pico Traverse, Mt. Talimitam and Mt. Batulao. Here are a few selected photos from the climb.

 

The beak of Pico de Loro

Can't help but laugh at this photo. We were out of focus.

After the traverse in Pico, we had to walk this long road to the nearest house and rent a tricycle

The trek to Mt. Talamitam

And on Sunday, I did two circuits in Mt. Batulao 

We leave tomorrow for Palawan. Let's do this!

My Friend Marries Freedom

Arianne was my friend since grade school. Yesterday, she married her long time boyfriend, Kalayaan (Filipino word for freedom). I was one of the readers during the mass and got this cool photo of them making funny faces during the wedding.

My Kada!

These boys were doing the 'Dougie dance' while the wedding ceremony is taking place.

The wedding happened in the Parish inside University of the Santo Tomas ---where Arianne and Kalayaan studied college, met and became lovers.

Each guest received a potted artificial plant with picture of the couple.

My look for the wedding. I got the dress for only...Php 150! 

My Itinerary

1. Buy clothes for friend's wedding
2. Go to Batulao for training
3. Attend Kali and Arianne’s wedding
4. Train in Batulao (again)
5. Do Maktrav
6. Get diploma
7. Drink at Kambingan (with my good old friends from UPLB)
8. Visit San Lazaro for prescription for anti-malaria
9. Climb at Batulao (last and final training)
10. Fly to Palawan to conquer Mt. Mantalingajan

Yeah. This is life.

Smiles, Tears and Memories

My Lola took her last breath last Friday at around 10 in the evening.

I fondly remember the time when I gave you a haircut in the balcony since your hair was too long but your hip injury restricted you to go out of the house. It was fun experimenting what cut to do to your white hair.

And how funny when I was in high school, you say sexy stars are "parang nagtitindi ng p*kp*k nila" or when we, the grandchildren, talks back to you and you tell us "na parang kakainin mo ako ng buhay".

I’ll miss your honesty and cooking. I hope you find peace with Lolo in heaven.

My Photo Needs 'Hearts'

Hey!

I need a little help. Please 'Heart' my photo for Like Creativity Love Sony Photo Contest.

Go to this link, and click the 'Heart' button.

The more hearts I get, the bigger chance I win the prizes.

Thank you. :)

Bits-es in Boracay

Taking a bite of Boracay island's famous Chori burger.

The heart marks the spot.

The ride to Kalibo cost Php125 / person. This sticker served as the ID.

The boat ride

Drink-all-you-can cocktails at Obama Grill

Kao Pad (Bagoong Rice) for lunch at Smoke (strips of green mangoes are missing)

My favorite photo of Bits

The Craze

Dream within a dream.

Friday within a Friday.

Movie within a movie.