fiery sweet paprika: Hulyo 2015

18 April 2015, me and boyfie's co-workers went to Brgy. Hugom, San Juan, Batangas for trecking + beach bummin' adventure plus celebrating also our 76th month.

Without any preparation, jogging or exercise, Without hesitation, i joined them to look for adventure and hoping for a very nice view from the top.

MT. DAGULDUL, San Juan, Batangas

Major jump-off: Brgy. Hugom, San Juan

LLA: 13°40.380N 121°19.160E, 672 MASL (+ 672 m)

Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours

Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3

(http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/11/mt-daguldul-670.html?m=1)

I won't take it too long, here's our itinerary:

April 18, 2015
1300h Arrive from SMY imus cavite
1400h Van ride going to SM Lipa
1600h Jeep ride going to San Juan
1700h Jeep ride going to Brgy. Hugom
1800h Arrived at brgy. Hugom
1900h Start of Treck
2100h rest for a while at Manong guide's house
We experienced the rain while ascending
2130h rest and dinner at one of residence
then we continue our trek to campsite

April 19, 2015
00h reached Camp 2 of Mt. daguldol
Bonfire and Socials
0500h woke up. Raining.
0600h breakfast
0800h reached the summit
Selfies and groufies. Foggy.
0830h descend
1200h reached the Beach
Chill. Swim. Got clean. Lunch.
1600h Hired jeep going to San Juan for P1000.00
1700h Bus ride going to Turbina
2100h Dinner at Jollibee, Turbina
Van ride going back to Dasma, Cavite

Few years ago, based in previous blogs i red, they walk along sea shore before getting in jump-off point. But now, the construction of roads and bridges is on going. Still, it is a long way walk although there's another option to ride in trike, we prefer to walk in an up and down concrete road slope.

First 15 minute climb up to rest place, quite good. Next, it is tough and getting even harder. This is my first trek in my life and i found it too difficult but fulfilling. At the back of my mind i'm telling "last na 'toh!!" (Haha)

The trail is easy to follow but it will be confusing when you reach houses. Some residents here offers special halo-halo. Maybe, because it's summer time. Whenever i see some of my team going through a high steps, i got fainted and scared to step mine so instead of looking upward, i look at my shoes and to the ground. Lakad lang. :)

What really helped me to get through with it is when the unexpected rain fall while treking. We all want to get up fast so i have no choice. I also want to so i made it. We took our dinner at one of residents in the mountain. They are polite and has a rest place for the mountaineers. We ate and got energize to start again the trek to campsite. Upon reaching the campsite, our team owned the place with water and nice grass to place our tents. Got socials and get sleep.

Kubo for the guide with running water beside

Huge space of Camp Site 2

Kung-fu-Panda signature pose

Dinner sa nagtitinda ng halo-halo 🍨

4am. The rain woke us up and no one get out the tent.
5am. When the rain stop, we had our breakfast and clean ourselves for the trek to the summit. Camp2 is nicer than the camp at the summit. We had our running water supply there and surrounded by trees.

At the summit, we failed to see the view. No clearing of clouds but still i was a happy kid inside. I conquered my fear and achieved things i never expect and even prepared for it.
Now, from the top, i told to myself that this is not my first and last climb. A big thanks to my mjal who lift me up and carried me when im fainting. 💜

Here some pictures for keeps. :)