“That night when the moon was full and the cold wind sent shiver to lonely souls, a woman was holding dearly to her husband in high hopes of venting all the pains that she […]
Category: mountains
Mt. Kapayas: A Letter From the Mountains
But how do I make somebody fall in love with me again? How can I make them fall in love with me when I am barely naked; for the forest, that once dressed me, has been long trashed out? How can I make them fall in love with me when all my resources are gone? How can I make them fall in love with me when I have cried too much, drying up my rivers? How can I make them fall in love with me when I could no longer subdue the anger of the storms, and the weather does not recognize my power anymore?
Mt. Mago: Crossing Boundaries
“I should’ve given it to you before; but I was just scared. The thing is I’m not scared anymore. You know what I mean?” -Rapunzel And I keep wondering, wondering, when will my life begin? […]
BMC: A MUST OR NOT?
Today, with the world more connected than ever, it is easy to share experiences through various social networking sites – allowing more people to know that behind the totally developed urban areas of the country, […]
Lessons from our Hike to Mt. Lanaya
“He’s just taking precautions. You know, safety first,” Nessie explained while I kept on complaining how the bus driver has been driving too slow. It’s not that I’m in a hurry (although it seems that […]
A Love Letter to a Mountaineer
Dear You, I’d like to believe this is a spur-of-the-moment reaction, but the emotions inside me are bursting, like the sun trying to illuminate the cloudy skies on a stormy day. I couldn’t help it. […]
Mt. Hambubuyog: Stereotypes of Women on Adventure
I will not be another flower picked for my beauty and left to die. I will be wild, difficult to find and impossible to forget. –Srin Van Vuren “Only the three of you? You don’t […]
Reflections at Candongao Peak (Kandungaw Peak)
“Do one thing for me,” said her mentor. “Leave. There’s no use in staying in a place or situation that does not make you happy and let you grow as an individual.” And for the […]
Social Climbing to Lanigid Hill
“So when people leave, I’ve learned the secret: let them. Because, most of the time, they have to. Let them walk away and go places. Let them have adventures in the wild without you. Let […]
GUIDE: Chasing Sunset at Mt. Naupa
“Don’t stop chasing for your dreams. Next thing you know, you have successfully achieve them!” If I could convert into money the happiness and contentment I am feeling right now, I probably would end up […]
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