Mt. Daraitan: A gem at the heart of the great Sierra Madre.
Say hello to my first mountain! I'm not really into sweat, muddy and so tiring like adventures but one of my friends encouraged me hard enough.. So why not!
Started from the bottom... *sings Say hi to my mountain buddies!
(From the left: @escajane, @oohitsrian, ME, Bryan and Renz)
This what we need to cross in order to really start our hike. It's a raft made of bamboo. It can carry a tricycle across. Amazing right?
"The call of love sounds very hollow among these immobile rocks."
My smile before the assault to Mt. Daraitan... The journey begins!
We're mad but the mud didn't stop us! Aja!
Stop-over... and there it is. Summit baby!!!
Here's to our first summit! #Bestfriend goals! (@escajane)
FINISH PRODUCT! I didn't like the idea of hiking but when I reached the top and got magically in love with the view, a new wisdom came up to me.. WHEN I SAY I CAN, I CAN! Now I'm craving for more mountains to conquer.
Before heading back to our own beds, we decided to have a little noodle break (lomi)
BUDGETED EXPENSES:
Php 7.00 - Jeep from Visayas Ave to QC City Hall
Php 15.00 - Bus from QC City Hall to Starmall Shaw Blvd.
Php 70.00 - UV Express Service to Tanay Public Market
Php 600.00/group of 5 person - Tricycle service to Daraitan River
Php 5.00 - Crossing the river
Php 10.00 - Tricycle to Daraitan Barangay Hall
Php 20.00 - Registration fee
Php 500.00/group of 5 person - Tour guide (It's Php 1,250 for overnight. One guide is good for 10pax)
Php 120.00 - Food
Php 10.00 - Tricycle to Daraitan River
Php 5.00 - Crossing the river
Php 120.00 - Jeep back to Manila
