One sure sign that you truly enjoyed an experience: you have a hard time letting go of it. I was randomly going through the photos uploaded by others who were with us during the Ambuklao Adventure III last October 24 to 26, and I just knew this deserved a third post, if only to wrap it up. This photodiary will never do justice with the amount of fun we had during this enriching experience, but I hope it shows, even just a little, how much it did.
These photos were taken by my friends (Lorelei Antero and Mark Eric Licdan) and the organizers/participants of the adventure.
Fishing is definitely something that is suitable to patient people only. I bow to Riida, Ohno Satoshi, for mastering it. I could never….I’ll be honest and say that, when it comes to “roughing it”, I don’t think I’ll ever be an expert. Good thing we have people who do. haha!A lesson learned: work on your upper body strength, Jhing. Or, at least, make sure you don’t get too heavy. It’s hell on the shoulders even days after.Also, get back to doing yoga. Please.This was actually funny. The guide extended his hand to heave me up. I looked up, saw the camera aimed at me, and made the peace sign instead of reaching for his hand. …priorities, people. Priorities!Love, love, love this place! Can’t you tell?You can’t see it, but if you’re not careful, the force of the falls can push you backwards.The water was also quite cold, but not freezing.She loves this place, too. Again, can’t you tell?The force of the water is soooo strong.Niji alert! Niji alert!!Lorie’s waterproof camera got a workout in the hour we spent here.We call this “Man Against Nature”. It’s Bokod Tourism Office’s Gieson, pulling a Pacquiao against Pinagjan. Two guesses as to who won. Hint: It ain’t him.We had to literally force ourselves to leave this place. But seeing as everyone was already heading off, we had no choice but to bid it adieu.I can’t wait to see the other waterfalls of Bokod! And Benguet, for that matter.Obligatory shot of the tarp.A final look.At the campsite, there was a children’s playground. We violated it by playing. (But I’m child-sized, so that should make it ok. Right?)Breakfast the next morning as the locals prep for the Tilapia festival.Didn’t you hear? Frogs are so centuries ago; this time, princes come in the guise of tilapia. You just… have to make sure you pick the right one. Otherwise, you’ll just end up kissing… a tilapia.It’s the people you meet and spend time with that add to the experience. On the far left is Rickson Logaspi of Baguio City, who also happens to be Mister Philippines Tourism 2014.These are faces I hope to see again in the future. Ambuklao Adventure 4, perhaps?
With this, I’m officially closing these series of blog posts on Ambuklao Adventure. At least, until next year.
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