one off my list :D

I can finally cross off one of the places on my "where to go list"...I've been to Mt Pinatubo!!!

I started writing a really long entry describing the entire experience, when I realized that I would rather post pictures. Hence, no long narratives here...just photos and a few comments here and there.

(But for those who want to read more, of if you've seen this want to know a little more, head off to Allan's entry)





Our rented 4x4 splashing its way through Crow Valley...formerly Lahar territory








After a 40 minute 4x4 ride comes the 2 hour (or so) walk to the crater under the heat of the sun and amidst breathtaking scenery.




All that walking was well worth it...up at the top, you're greeted by Mt Pinatubo's crater lake...its not as blue green as it used to be because of recent rain and landslide...and maybe even volcanic activity. It is an active volcano after all...and the fact that we were there at the site of what used to be boiling hot lava and the source of immense destruction...its simply indescribable.






Those who braved the heat and the walk have to be rewarded with a souvenir shot.....

...and with 30 minutes of nap time buried under volcanic ash (in the Korean-owned Spa Town).

Ano na kayang pwedeng isunod sa listahan?

Over the weekend my parents and I visited what I had always wanted for myself.

I did tell myself to be cautious on my way there, to not get my hopes up, that my being there was just the first step to getting the dream, it was for research.

But having seen it, and then realizing that I am so far away from getting it still just disturbed me.

Its a goal I know. But I have to find out how I'll get there. I need options. I need a way. I have to be enlightened.

nature calling

Picture 090, originally uploaded by socs.

Updated for Grache.

It was a trip arranged by Verchie for his officemates and Allan and I were tagging along so we'd know if its something that we can arrange for SOAR (mental note: that name needs to be replaced).

The place: La Mesa Eco Park. Its surprisingly very nearby. And surprisingly full of trees. Yes, we have an honest to goodness nature place an hour away from Ortigas. Or Makati. Depends on the traffic really. Its near Fairview. And its for real.

We went to the nature trail part of it and the above photo is of the actual watershed where most of the Metro gets their water supply. Yes people, there are people out there looking after our water and making sure the surrounding areas are optimized for a watershed.

Just dont ask me about the park area for the place. Thats where most families go to for the Picnic grounds and the pool and an Orchidarium among other things. That will be explored next time.

More photos at my flickr gallery.