Hello, Hive!
I'm still in the middle of our six-day climb here in the province of Bukidnon. Mobile phone signal is very low in the mountains but fortunately, we have a one-day break to go back to civilization.
Truth is, my head's still in the clouds. The experience from the last four days continues to overwhelm me — in a very good way. More than being delightful, it was a meaningful one. So while I have enough time on my hands, let me share with you some of these moments.
The mountains we are climbing are within the Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park. Spanning across eight municipalities in Bukidnon, MKRNP is a vast ancestral land that belongs to three major indigenous tribes: Higaonon, Talaandig, and Bukidnon.
I'm officially putting it here on record that I'm adding Bukidnon to my list of dream places to retire. The sceneries, the cold air, the mountains. Ahh... Wherever I look is a feast to the eyes.
For this quick post, I'd like to show you one of the spots that the Talaandig tribe consider to be special.
Into the city of fairies
Manny's Garden is a campsite within Mt. Dulang-dulang that is surrounded by mossy forest. It was named after Manny Serina, one of the pioneers who created the trail to Mt. Dulang-dulang's summit.
However, according to our lead guide, Datu Nanlimbas, the Talaandig tribe people consider this as syudad sa mga diwata or city of the fairies. It was said that fairies roamed around this area before and their ancestors used to commune with them here.
Like most parts of Mt. Dulang-dulang, Manny's Garden is beautiful beyond words. Slender trees coated with thick green moss spiral to the top of the forest canopy, showcasing the infamous crown shyness to visiting mountaineers.
Datu Nanlimbas took James, Kate and I to the bangkaso or fairy's table where local IPs place their offerings whenever they ask for blessing or hunt for food. Before we left, we also offered coins and said our thanks to the divine for granting us a beautiful weather throughout the climb.
We then headed back on the trails to face a grueling hike which definitely tested our limits. But that will be for another story — and hopefully, by that time, my knees heal. 😅
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I'm so suya! Kanus-a kaha mi ani.
Next year dayon! Hehe
Ang mga tuhod tabangi
Wow! Finally, this is Mount Dulang2 in Bukidnon, my home! Sending much love sis. Amazing kaayo! Grabe. Hehehe.
Ooh yeah I just remembered. You're from here pala. Lucky youuuu. Ang ganda ng Bukidnon 🤍
One Word - ENCHANTING!! Nindota diha Sal uyy.. campsite ba pa gane nah. how much more sa summit! Exciting!!
As in! Di pa gani na ang main campsite sa Dulang-dulang. Mas enchanting to didto sa babaw. ✨
Beautiful experience. I hope to visit a mountain someday. Will add Mt Kitanglad in my bucket list. Thank you for sharing😊
Yes, please do! Very worth the sweat 😁
nindota sa mossy forest uy 😍 pero biliba wa pa gani kauli naka post naman hahahahaha
Hahahaha. Dugay pa kaayo naluto gud ang among gi ritual na manok. Daming time 😅
ROI na dayun wap a gali mahuman ang climb HAHAHAHHA
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Ari nya moooo. Puhon mayng panahon. Hehe
What a wonderful adventure you are living. What a beautiful place! Thank you for those images that allow you to know and live through your eyes. Happy journey
I'm glad you enjoyed reading our trip. Looking forward to reading about your adventures too. 😁
Sorry to disappoint you but I don't have adventures like yours. Maybe some visit to some interesting place or something like that, but that's as far as it goes. Maybe if I were younger and in less pain 🤭 I would lead a life full of adventure. I think I let the moment pass me by. But I enjoy reading about the adventures others live and share, in a way I make them my own. Have a nice day.
It's seems like you had such a great adventures 🤩 Thanks for sharing!
We did. It was tiring but definitely fun. 😁 thanks for reading 🤍
My pleasure!
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