Truly, nothing compares to the beauty of God’s creations! Just like Mt. Pulag here in the Philippines.
Greetings to all travelers and adventurers here on hive, most especially here @worldmappin. Today I'm going ta share with you a collection of memories of our Mt. Pulag climb together with my friends.
There are many beautiful mountains in the Philippines, but Mt. Pulag stands out as one of a kind. It's unique and one of a kind because of its natural layers, just like halo-halo hehe, at the jump off you can see pine forest, as you ascend, you’ll pass through the enchanting mossy forest, higher up, you’ll find the grasslands which is also a campsite or in camp 2 and at the summit, you’ll see fields of dwarf bamboo. Isn’t that amazing? God’s creation is truly wonderful and breathtaking!
Add to that was the breathtaking “sea of clouds,” along with the stunning sunrise and sunset views, especially when you’re standing at the summit. Who would have thought that such a paradise could be found in the mountains in the town of Kabayan, Benguet? It’s even called “the playground of the gods” because of its wide, golden-brown grasslands.
I’ve climbed Mt. Pulag with my sister, cousins and nephew not just once or twice but more than ten times. Yes! When we were kids, we would join our older sister, who worked as a guide or porter for tourists. As we grew older, especially during college, hiking Mt. Pulag became our stress reliever and a way to relax and reconnect with nature after a tiring, nerve breaking and exhausting exams and school activities. Sometimes, we even brought along friends, co-workers, and acquaintances who wanted to experience hiking and who want to relax and refresh.
Mt. Pulag is perfect for mountaineering and trekking, but you must be physically fit since the trail is steep and rocky, with endless ascents until you reach Camp 2, the popular camping site. Many tourists come both local and foreign to visit the mountain and are left in awe of its beauty, though some feel disappointed by the fees or the limited services. But as they say, when you travel specially adventure like mountains, you have to be flexible and ready for small inconveniences or in short, you need to act like a cowboy hehe. What matters most is being satisfied with the experience, the beauty and cherishing the memories you create.
That’s all for today's blog, thank you so much and I hope you too get amazed by the beauty of Mt. Pulag. Thank you so much and please stay safe. Always remember to keep smiling!
Mabuhay!
*Photos are mine and edited in canva