We
got to Lake Holon campsite past 2:30 P.M., and the first thing that comes to
mind, put up our tent so that we can rest. Yes we trekked that long just to
sleep. We were the 2nd to the last group to arrive at that day, with
most of campers decided to have their tent by the bonfire area, we were the
only group that chose to take the nearest area to the lake. I took a few
minutes relishing on the beauty set before me. I feel so relax as I sit the
rock surrounded by wildflowers.
We
took an afternoon nap, just in time for sunset our dinner has arrived. We asked
Ate, our tour guide, to buy us a kilo of tilapia, its Php 70.00/kilo freshly
catch from the lake. Ate then cooked rice and grilled the tilapia.
As
evening came, we enjoyed the night catching up, the pure bliss of conversation,
which at times we failed to do because of our busy schedules. Then my comfort
room experience, my advice, does your thing before it gets dark. We planned to
take a half bath that night, when it was my turn inside one of those
makeshift bathroom/comfort rooms. Just as I took the last piece of my clothing,
in the shadows I saw a sneaky movement on the floor going where I am standing,
with presence of mind, I did not move nor scream; with fear under outmost
control I let it passed me. Wearing just my underwear I went out, and to my
friends surprise they asked me why, there I told them what I saw.
The
next day, we wake up early, had coffee and breakfast. Then we went to enjoy the
beauty of the Lake Holon. At exactly 7:30 A.M., we’re off and ready to go
through the “Hugot Trail” of Salacafe also known as the monkey trail. The first
phase of the trek is the most difficult because it was the steepest part of the
trail. But as we start to descent, it was just a walk in the park compare to
what “kule trail” had.
We
reached Salacafe Briefing Area, past 10:00 A.M., we went straight to the
Tourism Office to freshen up and get our certificate.
Before
we left T’boli, we had lunch ready for our next adventure in the bountiful town
of Tupi.
Climb Date: September 9-10,2017
Climb Buddies: Jing, Jane and Coycoy
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