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People say that "the best view comes after the hardest climb" which is true but I believe that "the best view is in the eye of the beholder" (and that doesn't make sense) lol 😆

Mt. Talamitam is in Nasugbu Batangas. 3 hours away from my place, Las Piñas City. I have been planning to climb for quite some time but didn't have a bunch of friends to lure. Most of them are busy and others aren't into it. Which I totally understand.

So I kept searching. 😊

I did message a friend and asked him to join me. He said yes and invited his friends.
Disclaimer: We actually planned and canceled it several times but we decided to give it a harder push. Then this happened. (We sometimes need that "push") 😅

This was my third climb, actually. I have never been this proud of myself. #narcissisticalert 😄
I literally tell myself, "Good job, Ana" everytime I reach the summit.


I 💓 VIEW

Climbing is not a joke. It's really hard. You need to endure everything by yourself. You need to carry your own stuff, walk and work harder, prep the tent, shower with sweat, eat, pee or even poop anywhere (excuse me haha).  But when you reach the top and see its view-ty. That's it. You're done. It is worth it.

A friend once asked me.. "Ano ba napapala mo kapag nag bundok ka?" (what is it in climbing?)
At first, I didn't know what to say or how to react. I remembered answering: "Kasi maganda yung view sa taas, tas kakain kami dun, masaya" (Because of the view and it's fun)
It's too shallow, I know. Anyone can say that
But I am wishing he'll ask me the same question again.
And will give him a better answer

It isn't just the view or reaching the summit
It is how you get there.
How difficult the path is.
How much effort you give.
How you push and tolerate the pain
You'll actually know yourself even more.
Believe me. I've done it

AND you'll get to know more people (it's a plus).
Making friends is what I enjoy doing

Anyway, it's getting longer. 🙊
I would like to share some of my photos and info about my Mt. Talamitam climb


Alfonso, somewhere in Tagaytay
We took a car. (this photo was taken around 4AM)
But if you're planning to go from here, take a bus going to Nasugbu Batangas and ask them to drop you off the "Mt. Talamitam Jump- off" w/c costs 30 pesos
(actually from ANYWHERE, just take a bus going to Nasugbu Batangas is fine, not sure about the fare though)✌

Mount Talamitam
Sitio Bayasan Barangay Aga, Nasugbu Batangas

This can easily be seen along the highway
Registration booth, where you have to... of course, REGISTER haha 😆
and pay 50 pesos. Not bad
People living in the area, (in Nasugbu) are free of charge 👍
This is us.
We're about to start the climb. (around 6AM, yeah quite late hehe)
We look fresh. wait until you see the other photos 🙈
My guy friend and his friends (co-teachers and student), who are now my friends (not just on facebook, okay? ok) 👌
My new found friends (at their early twenties)
I feel so bagets and energetic. I think I have to haha
It was nice meeting you two ❤
There are spots where you can set your tents up and eat.
Some people stay over night and camp
We're about to eat but first... (let me take a groupie)
I was too busy eating and didn't get a chance to capture our food
But we got tuna, corned beef, nuggets and rice, all good, so stuffed 👍

Resting doesn't harm anyone
Resting doesn't mean you're weak
(coming from me 🙋, who always says, wait !let's rest HAHAH)


You just.... follow the path
.......Go with the flow
........Follow the bouncing ball  HAHAHahahah
One of the many things I look forward to see and do
A proper place to sit haha 🙌
A perfect view of Mt. Batulao from Mt. Talamitam 
10-20 pesos BJ (buko juice) - stop over
I buy not because I am too thirsty (I bring water 💧). I just want to help the people who have this for a living.
I see how hard they work and my gaaad they stay under the sun! I cannot imagine, I just can't #oa 😎


THE SUMMIT
(Mt. Talamitam)
FYI: There's someone who sells 50 peso halo-halo here 👆
(it's like getting a prize after a tough work)
In addition...
There are several camp sites or resort-like stuff, where you can stay and rent rooms with swimming pools.
(Photo taken near the Jump off )

That is all.
I wish I can be more informative here ✌ (just sharing)
Thank you for reading 💋


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