Neopolitan Bike Ride

Our weekly ritual... like a new religion. Lol! This is to help us lose those ugly pounds. This morning we headed off to Neopolitan, about 8 kilometers from my house. Rode back and forth, and 4x around the oval. In total, we did about 18 kilometers. Not bad for a start.

The Sierra Madre Experience

Our hike from Licao-licao to Angat Watershed. It was supposed to be an easy and moderate hike, but without the trees, it was miserable. It rained constantly, and the mud kept clinging to our boots. It was impossible. The forest was bare, the trees were cut and burnt. Nothing is spared except the grass. There were no wild animals anymore, or if there were, they probably moved to another place. This is the reality of the Sierra Madre Region.

The Southern Sierra Madre Expedition

Finally, after months of anticipation and preparation, our Southern Sierra Madre Expedition will push through. Together with Jake Segui, we will establish a trail starting from Mt. Balabac in the city of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan all the way to Biac-Na-Bato, still in the province of Bulacan. It's a long, arduous, and ambitious plan that will take us 5-7 days to complete, hopefully.

Kovea Adventure Gas Lantern Review

I was introduced to bushwalking/tramping/hiking as a young child in Boy Scouts and through my school physical/adventure education. After leaving school, I mainly did short daywalks until recently when I have started to again re-walk some of Luzon's key hiking routes and try walks I have yet to attempt. I mainly walk in the dry months, in Bulacan's central highlands areas. I prefer light gear, extended walks (3-5 days) in a group of 3 or shorter walks (1-3 days) walking solo. I would generally carry a base weight pack of around 8 kg-10 kg (17 lb-22 lb).