You can never be satisfied with all the wonderful sights when you are reaching halfway to heaven. I can’t even dare to stoop and stare at the trail that we have passed thru, as well as the places down below the cliff. It seems like the only flesh that wouldn’t get scratches, bruises and sprains would only be your tongue if you fall into that cliff. “Dila ray way labod nimo pre kung matagak ka dha!” – Jessie Mendez. Which is absolutely true… hehe…
The peak holds the wonder of insane beauty. What is more insane when night clouds were about to cover the place and we haven’t any munch yet, we are starved. Courtesy of Mam Angie, she got the burner heated and the pot boiling. At last, dinner was served. We ate dinner at around 1900. Everyone was knackered. Lights were off at 2200 when the rain suddenly poured down. Fair enough after that long sunny trek.
Wake up and hustle. As expected, Sir Lex the great would give us that morning shout, wasn’t really a shout because all he got to do is talk early in the morning and everyone would wake up and would feel alarmed as if there was a situation going on...effortless… hehe. But thanks sir you woke us up or we will be eating breakfast at lunch. So we hurriedly packed up our thing and ate breakfast.
It’s the second day of our trek. Everyone feels so excited for the trek! Hearts was pounding; noses were flaring and sweat all over as we went down leading to our next stop…Mt. Lantoy. It was a fun trail going down to the foot of the mountain. Most of us remembered the feeling of being slapped by our parents at the butt since the trail going down was very slippery. It was very nostalgic. As much as we desired to traverse from Takliad to Lantoy as soon as possible, we needed to stop for lunch.
All ears for lunch. Having one of the councilors of Brgy Conalum partake our little chit chat while waiting for lunch to be served, was an honor for us. We overheard and never realized that we were well monitored from day one. And another kudos point to the local government of Brgy. Conalum.
Start the traverse. Satiated with the food that was served courtesy of Mam Angie once again, Misua nay subak nga corned beef nam nam! On our feet and hiked all day to Mt. Lantoy. Over 2 of hiking, we never gave up. We were able to summit Mt. Lantoy at around 1500 last June 20 2010. Still the best place to be. Locales said that there was once a tower over the peak that was ruined, so the place was named Tore Lantoy. At last we were able to meet our very goal to summit 2 mountains in the province of Argao. The gang's exit was supposedly going to Usmad but since time was of the matter we followed the road to Lapay. What else can I say but we are very lucky at that time since the first councilor of the municipality of Argao was hovering along with her luxurious pick up. So we grab the opportunity to save time and effort and rode along with them…Bagag fes… hehe… Anyhow we gave our thanks to her and bid farewell.
One thing I learned about this climb is perseverance. Never stop up until the very goal is met with no complain and with calmness. “Perseverare” means to continue steadfastly.
Trip Cost:
South Bus to Argao – 130php (roundtrip)
Habal2x – Poblacion to Conalum – 60php
Natural Park Preservation Fee – 20php
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