In Photos - 2016

Looking at my photo portfolio for the year 2016, I just have to think back and be grateful for the opportunity to venture into some places - beautiful places - here in the Philippines and overseas. Mountains, islands and destinations that I have been looking forward to setting my foot into. Particularly Mt. Mayon, Mt. Fuji and Tokyo! 

Oh, Japan. I can recall that during high school I was just wondering if I will ever travel to the land of the rising sun. Well, cliche as it may be but dreams sure come true - and much more. Never have I thought that I would reach the summit of Mt. Fuji! 

Anyway, that was just a part of my 2016. It may as well be the highlight but let me share to you some interesting stories from that year. 

#1. Sky, 3 years old

Sky and the team traversing the grassy area towards Mayon, April 2016

The Journey to 100 Mountains (Part 2 of 6)

This second part of my journey to 100 mountains will bring us to two of the Philippines' popular knife-edge trilogy (now even claimed to be four - to include Mt. Sicapoo of Ilocos) to the icy winter trail of the Himalayas. 

Let me take you on a tour to my mountain numbers 51 through 60. 

#51-52: Mt. Sapari (592 MASL) & Mt. Binutasan (562 MASL) | Tanay, Rizal

These two mountains are situated in the province of Rizal, which is currently becoming a popular hiking destination among mountaineers mainly due to its proximity to Metro Manila. Rizal now has become what Cavite and Batangas was to me when I was just starting to climb. These two mountains are basically two adjacent hills that are fit for a day hike (or an overnight camp, I'm not sure if it's allowed). 

An introduction to the mountainous area of Rizal