Mt. Pulag Climb: Descent from Camping Grounds to Ranger Station
A panoramic shot of the clouds + mossy forest + grassland summit. |
We told ourselves, "Descent will be easier." Nalagpasan na namin 'yung mahirap na ascent eh, ano pang hindi namin kakayanin? |
Walking through the fog felt like the mountain is applying ointment on my body to relieve the ache and to prevent the body ache that I might feel the next day. It also felt like a goodbye embrace that the mountains gave us. And since we were walking at a leisurely phase, I was reminded of Genting Highlands in Malaysia that time. They look the same; mossy forest and fog. Only this time, it is more 'cause we trekked our way down rather than just ride a cable car. Konting NatSci: Mossy forest is also called cloud forest. Since the moisture from the clouds/fogs are effectively retained, there are abundant mosses covering the ground and other vegetation. |
Mixed emotions at the sight of the pine forest. Unlike the temperature and the shade in the mossy forest, there are lesser trees in the pine forest so the trail is unshaded. |
We rested for a while here. One of the effects of mountain climbing? You couldn't care less where you're seating as long as you get to sit. |
JUST GOT LUCKY? Baka JUST GOT HAGGARD. HAHAHAHA. CHURA KO B3H. |
Almost back to where we started... |
This time though, we're better and stronger persons. |
Our Ate porter/guide. One of the people that I am thankful for during this climb. Hehehe. |
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