Road Trip: a journey via automobile, sometimes unplanned or impromptu. - Dictionary.com
Backstory:
Days after I shared a photo of our Palaopao experience on social media , Joy and I got invited to a day hike (Wohoo!!!) by Oyec, a highschool batchmate. Instead of him asking us to let him join us on our next plan, we convinced him to let us join him on his. After all, he's a mountaineer who has explored Bukidnon's mountains. He arranged a hike at the foot of Mt. Lunayon, part of the Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park (MKRNP).
Fast forward on the day before the hike, Joy told me that she will not be able to join because of some changes in her schedule. Another classmate was supposed to join but a little after 11 o'clock pm (she just got home from work) she had to cancel, too, due to her hectic schedule (She's Mt. Makiling bound by early Sunday). I know I had to cancel as well, because a hike is only half the fun kung wala kay ka-chika nga amiga, di ba? It was almost midnight when I texted Oyec that we three ladies will not be able to join them the next day. Good thing he mentioned that he's got some guests, so I felt less guilt, hehe...
So, my bag is packed and I was all set for the next day but only a few hours before our assembly time I had to delete the very reason why my purple backpack is ready to be carried on my back. Since both ladies could not make it, I felt that there's a reason why it happened. Does God have a better plan for me? Before I drift off to sleep, I told my husband that my day hike plan is off so I will be able to join him and our son for our early morning walk.
Making the best of the situation
While on our walk at the Capitol and Kaamulan Grounds, I can feel that my adrenalin was still high. During breakfast, I hated the thought of the four of us getting stuck at home for the entire day. I then blurted out that maybe we should go on a picnic. But I wanted something more activity-packed. I then remembered that just two weeks prior, as we passed by the sign of Kampo Juan on our way home from CDO, we were talking about visiting the place. We noted that it was only 2.8km away from the highway which is rather near, compared to Dahilayan which is 25km away. After breakfast, I hurriedly did an online search about the place. We brainstormed(?) some more (Dahilayan or Kampo Juan?) and finally decided that we wanted a shorter trip. I looked at the time and it was not even 8'o clock yet. I asked my mother to join us but she said that it's my father's turn to join us. By 9:30 am we were on the road for our first family road trip.
Kampo Juan Eco-Adventure Farm (Manolo Fortich)
Kampo Juan has four major attractions: the two anicycles, ziplines, the hanging bridge and rappelling. After my online search, I was thinking of trying the hanging bridge and rappeling. But when we reached the place and saw the very deep ravine (80-90m high), we know that the place is best enjoyed with friends and not with kids. After eating our lunch, we explored the place and then made our exit.
The deep ravine will literally take your breath away. This place is definitely not for acrophobics.
Can't wait to rappel on our next visit!
At 120 meters long, this is said to be the longest hanging bridge in the country.
General Douglas MacArthur Landmark
I learned about this landmark also from my Kampo Juan online search. Yes, it sure is worth taking some pictures. Just read the transcription.
As we were heading to the main road, I was thinking what else to do. It was still too early to go home. Suddenly, the idea of visiting every natural wonder that we will pass by along the way occurred to me (lightbulb moment lugar, haha). And that's when our road trip started to become exciting!
Mangima Canyon (Manolo Fortich)
It's our first time to stop by on the Mangima Viewing Deck. It was very breezy and the site reminded me how beautiful my province really is that I wouldn't trade it anywhere else.
Palaopao Hills (Sumilao)
It was drizzling so I decided not to stop by to take wire-less pictures.
Alalum Falls
The rain has stopped by the time we reached Alalum Falls so we were able to spend as much time and took as many pictures as we wanted.
Alalum Falls drops at a height of 148 ft (45 m) in the boundary between Sumilao and Impasug-ong.
148 feet or 45 m high - See more at: http://outoftownblog.com/alalum-falls-in-sumilao-bukidnon/#sthash.4dvesrp6.dpuf
148 feet or 45 m high - See more at: http://outoftownblog.com/alalum-falls-in-sumilao-bukidnon/#sthash.4dvesrp6.dpuf
We were about to exit when these two guys suddenly appeared. I couldn't resist zooming my lens. I definitely wanted to sit there myself, haha
CEDAR (Impasug-ong)The Center for Ecological Development and Recreation (CEDAR) in Impalutao, Impasug-ong is another place that my husband and I long wanted to visit. The last time I visited the place was when I was still in college. I was with my cousins then. I remember that there used to be only two waterfalls. My father and I were surprised that there are now three! Gantungan Falls is 720 meters away from the entrance, Natigbasan Falls is 780 meters and Dila Falls is 960 meters.
It was already 3:30 when we reached CEDAR. Thankfully, the sun was shining. We almost had to scrap this part because of the rain on our way here.
I felt so blessed, grateful to be here with my family and father. Not only was it our first family road trip, it also became our first family hike.
My husband and I took turns with the camera.
Gantungan Falls
Look at those granite boulders!
Listen to the sound of Gantungan Falls.
My father wanted to continue to Natigbasan and Dila Falls. But with kids in tow we decided against it. It's also starting to get dark. We let him proceed by himself though. While waiting for him to come back, we got busy taking more photos, including family selfies which we couldn't get quite right. LOL
Carried on his papa's shoulders, that's how we got our daughter to Gantungan.
My father needed to hold my son's hand the whole time because the trail is narrow and wet. I wouldn't recommend bringing young kids beyond this bamboo bridge though. My kids are just lucky to have big and strong grandfather and father. :) I couldn't believe we brought them that far!
After crossing the bridge, my daughter insisted on walking by herself! Here she is, proudly walking with the boys. She doesn't even want her father to hold her hand.
Surprisingly, not a single complaint was heard from either kids from the start of the trip until we arrived home.
There! A supposedly boring day that became AMAZING! The best part? I got to spend it with my family. Now, I can't wait for our next road trip! Looking forward to sembreak, Christmas break and the next Summer vacation!
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