Side Trip: Lake Apo

About Lake Apo: 

Type: crater lake

Where: Guinoyoran, Valencia City, Bukidnon

Area: 24 hectares (59 acres)

Max Depth: 26 meters (85 ft)

While we were still on top of Musuan Peak, Lake Apo suddenly came to mind. It's probably because of the following reasons: 

• it's only a few kilometers from Maramag 
• it's still too early to go home
• I hate the thought of wasting a beautiful day

Lake Apo is Valencia City's top tourist destination. It was once declared as the cleanest inland body of water in Northern Mindanao.

Luckily, our companions Joy and Richard have been there before so getting there was not a problem. 

The pictures below are on one side of the lake. If you want a more picturesque view of the lake go to the other side (across). It is privately owned so it's well taken care of with some enhancements. Family and friends can spend the night on their cottage or pitch a tent.

I have a confession to make: It's my first time to see a lake. And of course my kid's, too.

This family rented one of the raft cottages and had their lunch in the middle of the lake.

Camera Used: 
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit Smartphone

On Top of an Active Volcano (Mt. Calayo)

What: 1st Family Dayhike
When: November 01, 2014
Where: Mt. Calayo, commonly called Musuan Peak at Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon

About Mt. Calayo
Status: Active; part of the Pacific Ring of Fire
Height:  646 meters above sea level (MASL)
Base Diameter: 3 km

Conquering this volcano came to mind after our 1st Family Roadtrip. I'm so happy that we we're finally able to make it happen. My husband first climb this lava dome when we were still college students (and don't know each other yet). There used to be not much vegetation then so climbing when the sun is out is not something one would probably look forward to. Years of planting trees now made getting to the summit not only a breeze even for kids but also fun. You wouldn't like what you will see when you reach the top because there is now a building and communication towers, so just look down and let your eyes feast on the beauty of God's creations.

Pulangui River

That's my husband and our daughter and our friends, Richard and Joy.

Camera Used: 
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit Smartphone

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