Sunday, May 17, 2015

THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES OF THE JOURNEY TO AMBON-AMBON FALLS

OBJECTIVE: 
in BARANGAY BINUKAWAN, BAGAC, BATAAN

PROCESS:
 TREKKING of about 9 kilometers 
with challenging terrain

We were all excited at the start of the JOURNEY...
We first had cemented road to trudge...
We could still afford to widely smile...
as the cemented portion of the road ended...
the challenging but refreshing journey started...
welcome break from the polluted air and heavy traffic flow in the big city...
beautiful view of trees and mountains in every step along the way...


...since we cannot catch up with the guide and the first group, 
we relied on the markings along the way...

...occasional stops to rest due to the scorching heat of the sun and the 
up and down slopes terrain...
it is extremely a requisite to bring water to replenish heavy sweating...it is also advisable to use trekking shoes...to bring sunglasses, caps and towelette...

...whew, BUKO JUICE (YOUNG COCONUT JUICE) on sight 
but how can I bring them down to quench my thirst?

farm animals such as carabaos, cows and horses are
abound along the way seemingly wishing us a safe and enjoyable JOURNEY...
at the top of the mountain, what a wonderful world!!!
...down the hill, as we continuously follow the "footsteps" of the first group...
...amazing art of nature...
...as we endlessly trudge the endless and challenging way, a DOG is continuously following us, maybe he is also looking for the falls to take a dip to beat the scorching heat...

FINALLY! After the CHALLENGING JOURNEY of about 3 hours, we arrived at our preciously refreshing destination!


HOW TO GO USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:(from  METRO MANILA)


1. Ride a bus (GENESIS BUS TRANSIT) at PASAY ROTONDA going to BALANGA CITY (BATAAN). The travel time is about 2 to 3 hours.

2. Then from BALANGA CITY, ride a JEEP going to BARANGAY BINUKAWAN in BAGAC, BATAAN. The travel time is less than 30 minutes.


3. Then you need to REGISTER at the Barangay Hall of Binukawan. You also need the services of the local guide since it is very difficult to pinpoint the exact way going to AMBON-AMBON FALLS by yourself. There is no single signage that will guide you along the way. 

You have the option to go by either trekking (2 to 3 hours) or hire a 4X4 mountain buggy jeep. The challenging way is about 9 kilometers in distance. Along the way, you will enjoy the view of Mt. Tarak, Mt. Natib and Manila Bay.


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