Life’s Lessons

Conquering the highest peak in the Philippines – Mt. Apo – is one of the items in my bucket list. I am not sure if I’d be able to do it BUT I really wanted to reach the peak and see the world below. That would definitely be a fulfilling experience! Almost all of the guys and some of the girls in my HS class were able to climb the highest mountain even when we were still in school. They used to climb during summer way back then…and they keep coming back every summer! How I wish my stamina is as good as theirs so I can trek with them.

It is actually easy for me to climb because I am one step closer. I mean, I don’t have to travel from other parts of the country by boat or by plane just to get to the starting point of the climb. It’s just almost two hours away! I have friends who can lend me their mountaineering backpacks and other accessories including their Black Diamond Poles should I wish to conquer Mt. Apo. Ace wanted it too. But our concern is me and my low stamina. Prior to the climb I should work out, prepare my body for the long trek. I know the climb won’t be easy. My muscles should be toned and my whole body should be prepared for going up the elevation of 3,143.6 above sea level.

Friends who have been there many times said the climb is not that difficult. BUT still, muscle toning and strengthening my stamina is needed. I wish I could climb the highest peak soon, with Ace as my buddy who will carry some of the stuffs for me.LOL. Seriously, I wanted to have a photo op at the peak with the rising and setting sun in the background.

For the past weeks we’re always on a road trip. Thanks to the van-type multicab of Carol and Donald! We’ve been to Penaplata in Samal Island and went as far as BUDA (the border between Davao and Bukidnon). I’ll make a separate post about each road trip (if I have time!hahaha). It’s easier now to travel because it’s safer and more convenient compared to our road trips before using motorcycles. Sadly, Ace missed our recent road trip to Epol falls in Arakan Valley during Carol’s birthday because he went to work. The convenience of having a car made me realize we might need one soon. One of this days I will find myself looking for a cheap car insurance for our surplus or second hand car (we can’t afford a brand new car unless we win the lottery that is impossible to happen because we don’t play bet). Hopefully, HE will bless us more so that we will be able to buy Ace’ toy on the road.

I don’t know if I have the worst case of acrophobia because even looking down when I am at the higher floor of the mall makes me really nervous. Riding a ferris wheel is another challenge for me that’s why I haven’t tried riding it again after my childhood experiences. But when I am riding an airplane, I can’t help but look down and be amazed at the clouds and the view below. Weird, right?

Despite that great fear of heights, I wanted to try riding a hot air balloon. I guess Sedona hot air balloon ride is worth a try should I be lucky enough to fly to the venue. Soaring high with the eagles and other birds must be one great experience! The unique Splash ‘n Dash experience is something I look forward in this hot air balloon ride where the balloon momentarily glide in the water for a gentle ride. Sedona hot air balloon rides offers a low contour flying and that would probably won’t make me hide in the basket for fear of falling.LOL. And the best thing that makes me wanted to try Sedona balloon ride is the fact that the flight will be done during sunrise! Wohooo! That must be a one of a kind experience watching the spectacular beauty of the world as the sun goes up the horizon. Truly, one thing that I would like to try despite of my fear of heights.