MEETING WHIPSNAKES ON TRAIL

Snakes, among other wild animals, are the true inhabitants of the forests. Having encountered these terrifying creatures is no strange among hikers. During my climb to Kolkol Ridge in San Miguel, Maramag, Bukidnon, three species of whip snakes got in my way. These are small yet long species of snakes. Write ups say these snakes are under a family of vine snakes which are venomous ones. But since we are intruding their place, let's not harm them. If they're blocking our way, let's look for another way. 
  

JUMP SHOT AT NAGPATONG ROCK FORMATION

It was not a weekend when I visited Nagpatong Rock in Tanay, Rizal so I chanced to pose whatever I want atop the famous formation. From the photographer's perspective, the rock seems a bit plain and flat but in reality, it's so rough and sharp. On weekends, tourists flock on this rock and everyone gets a solo shot for about 15 seconds to give way to other waiting guests. Climbing up this rock is never easy. It has vertical ladders and ropes to secure the climbing guests.

SCENIC ROADTRIP FROM LANTAPAN TO TALAKAG, BUKIDNON

The newly functional road directly linking Lantapan and Talakag, Bukidnon has been making buzz since its opening few years back. This diversion road officially starts from Aglayan, Malaybalay City to Tikalaan, Talakag. Aside from smooth traffic, shorter travel time and SAFETY, interesting stopovers and breathtaking scenery make a very memorable roadtrip making every passerby eager to come back.

LOSING MY TREKERO BRASS BRACELET IN KOTA KINABALU

My last photo of my trekero bracelet taken during my decent from Mt. Kinabalu, a day before I lost it at Kota Kinabalu airport. 

I lost my precious bracelet at the airport of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. I never understood how it happened that fast. And it happened in just a matter of 15 seconds. 

CLIMBING RATES OF BUKIDNON'S MAJOR MOUNTAINS

Bukidnon's major mountains are also the Philippines' major mountains. In fact, 4 of  Bukidnon's major summits are enlisted among the Philippines' Top 10 highest mountains. Mt. Dulangdulang ranks 2nd to Mt. Apo, Mt. Kitanglad ranks 4th, Mt. Kalatungan ranks 5th and Mt. Maagnaw ranks 8th. Other unaccounted summits include Mt. Kilakiron and Lumpanag in Kalatungan Range.

ANININGPAN RIDGE: A Stunning Summit of Malaybalay City

ANININGPAN RIDGE, located in Sitio Kibarok, Casisang, Malaybalay City overlooks the city on one side and marvelous hills on the other. The highest summit of Kibarok is estimated to be 800 meters high. Situated close to residences, this can be summitted for about an hour. Legend says that Aniningpan is the wife of Kibarok, both native settling the area ages ago.

THE PHILIPPINES' "EST's"

Traveling makes us encounter our country's "est's" or superlatives. From smallest to highest, from longest to biggest, name it, the Philippines has it. Below are just some of the tourist destinations getting "est" descriptions that I personally visited: