"Let's hike - The Summit View"
Hey yeah! Just a continuation of my previous articles and probably this will be the last.
To catch up, here are the links of previously published;
Island Hopping- Capones Zambales
Let's go back to Basic - Anawangin Cove
I Love Destinare - Wishing Mountain
After we finished trekking at Wishing mountain, we decided to proceed to the seashore. I wanted to try the banana boat as I haven't experienced that before. I was thinking this is the perfect time. Just hearing the happy screams of tourists while they take the tour riding plus during the time they fell on the boat make me feel so excited. Yeah I was so excited even though I don't know how to swim.
The Banana boat could cater 10 passengers but since the last seat was reserved to the guide we are only nine. I was aiming to sit at the front to have the full view but I remember I don't have the goorgles so I settled on the fourth line. Can you spot me?
The rubber boat was pulled by a jetski and the tour lasted for 15 minutes and it cost $6.67 . It was quite pricey but I can say it was worth it! We were taken into the other side of the beach with crystal clear water and I saw there was a cave. The strong current of water plus the splashes of sea water on my face! Demn, I find it hard to open my eyes to have the full view. Haha, yet I didn't want to miss the chance so I was actually sightseeing using one eye.
We all can't help but to scream at the top of our lungs as the waves play with the boat. Have you tried riding in a Vikings at an amusement park? Same feeling but the difference was you are in the water.
I was still cherishing the moments when suddenly I felt the boat tilt and the next thing I knew I fell into the sea! I know that this will eventually happen as it was part of the ride but goodness I wasn't prepared. I was scared and I felt I submerged into the water. I almost panic as I had mentioned I don't know how to swim! Then I remember I was wearing a life jacket, stup!d of me, of course I was gonna float! LOL!
I was surprised as when I tried to get out of the water it was not that deep. Seems we are thrown near the seashore!
What an experience!
At night I was planning to join the party, there were shows and several stages were prepared along the seashore. Sadly I fell asleep after eating dinner. It was supposed to be a nap but when I opened my eyes, it was already morning!
So we just decided to continue our trekking into the other side of the mountain. As expected we still pay $1 as an entrance fee. It was only four of us as others didn't want to join. I am still glad someone joined me as if no one ever did, then I will be going alone.
Compared to the mountain we trekk the previous day this is much harder as there are no man made stairs. Just a Stoney trail. We are just thankful as even though it rained last night it wasn't slippery. However one of my companions was having a hard time as indeed she grew up in the city.
I was laughing at her and was even taking a video while teasing her. I just wanted to document her " hardships". Opss, so bad of me.
As we reached the middle this was the view.
That was " Wishing Mountain" that we trekk the other day. I can see a couple of tourists already enjoying and having a dip in the water.
Few more walks and when we reached the summit and I can't help but to say WOW! If yesterday was breathtaking now, I could not find a word to describe. I could perfectly see the 360 view of the resort. The green and hill mountains plus the deep blue SEA!
How I wish I could attach a video here for you guys to see the 360 view.
While I was standing in that place, the sea looked so near though. It was so inviting, like telling me , common Lhes, have a dip, jump! Haha. Of course I didn't agree! Lol. Instead I turned around and took a photo on the other side.
And yours truly, can you see the lake? The one I am talking about yesterday.
If I was gonna rate, the $1 that we paid was really worth it. I can still say this is still good for beginners to hike. Though you just need to be careful going down as one wrong move for sure you will be rolling down! It is easier to climb up rather than going down.
Overall, our stay at the resort was fantastic. Indeed our rest day was well spent. If you were to ask me if this place is recommendable to visit I would say YES. As long as the weather is good as if not it was dangerous.
05:23 PM
05/29/2022_Manila_Philippines
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Very amzing scenary sis, you have hill and beach in one place. So great scenary. May I know where is it?