Thankful for my friends who gamely joined me on this trip. We had filled up 14 slots because I had mixed my college friend, Manila Water and Laguna Water friends.
Days before our chosen date - July 9 2016, Metro Manila had been experiencing non-stop rain. Some of my friends had been already thinking if we should pushed through due to safety risks. Fortunately, nature had been on our side as we experienced a very beautiful weather on that day.
We arrived very early for our 6AM trail. We were briefed in the area called Silungan by our guide/park ranger. In the briefing, we had learned that Masungi is endangered from trespassers that wanted to take portions of the area as private property. They could pose as potential source to degrade the natural environment.
We were also excited to start the trail and was quite surprised that the first rope challenge will be very soon after we start off.
Sapot could be really one of the best spot in the area. We literally spent majority of our time here to have good shots. :)
"Yungib ni Ruben" gave me a little creeps due to the low lighting and unusual smell in the area.
(c) Ruth Pascual
We were able to cool down in the air house.
(c) Kamz Sales
The most fearful part of the trip is the rope course going down to the giant hammock. I really felt there is a need to at least put guide rails. I might be smiling in the picture, but God knows how afraid I was back then.
Good thing that fearful experience was followed by my most favorite part of the trail - "Duyan". I could stay all day to just chill and relax.
We were able to reach the peak of Tatay and Nanay and capture some good shots.
Peak of Tatay
Capturing the beauty of Nanay
We were given recovery food near the area of "Liwasan". The food are so refreshing to regain our energies.
Before going home, we decided to have a full meal for our lunch in Park, Rest and Dine. Yum, yum!
Masungi Georeserve is located in Km 45 Marcos Highway, Baras, Rizal. For booking details, please visit their website: www.masungigeoreserve.com
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