Welcome To Coron!!! |
There was a slight drizzle when we arrived in Coron Busuanga but not even the rains can dampen our spirits. This trip was six months in the making and each and everyone is ever prepared for the challenges ahead.Thank you airphilexpress for despite of the not so good weather , our 60minute flight from Manila was on time.
It will take 45 minutes going to the town proper and the land trip itself is a treat with views of cows grazing/lazing along the road at Yulo King Ranch.
Caution! Cowabungas! |
I’ve conquered Mt Tapyas |
Soon as we were dropped off at our pension house, Ralph’s Pension, we wasted no time and proceeded to hail a tricycle to bring us to Mt Tapyas which is a 10 minute uphill ride to the base . Challenge #1 : CLIMB 724 steps to reach Mt Tapyas viewdeck. Few first steps is peanuts . Further we go, i can feel my knees giving in. I guess lack of exercise is the culprit. Good thing there was this bottled water vendor who accompanied us during the climb and entertained us with his stories. I was about to give up. I felt i couldn’t make it. But with a lot of stopovers and rest. And after one hour i have reached the top. Am so proud to have endured the challenge coz its rewarding to be at the top. Erected in the middle of the viewdeck is a cross so huge that you can see from town. No climb is complete without a picture of it behind you. Tip: Getting down from the viewdeck proves to be easier than going up . We were grateful for the locals who sold us cold bottled water at the base. Definitely just what we needed. After being physically active from our climb, we were looking forward to the soothing therapeutic water of Maquinit. Water is at around 40 degrees Celcius and at first dip almost scaldingly hot. But don’t worry your body will eventually adjust to the heat. Once you get the hang of it, you may never want to leave the water. Tip: |