trekandtreats

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Hello again… it’s been years since I wrote something here. Procrastination hit and before I knew it, years have gone by. I lost the energy and cannot find the inspiration to write again. And here I am years later, hoping to restart. As the sun set seemed to remind me… with every setting sun, held the promise of a new sunrise after a night’s rest. My writing took a rest and now I hope to write again... I will write again.

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TREAT

Finally got to scratch off another one in my bucket list and that is SCUBA DIVING.  My first-time diving was around the last quarter of 2020, in Medina, Mis. Or. (Philippines) and limited to 10 feet and was a great experience for a first timer, not deep enough to cause panic or fear. Our diving guide was friendly and I barely notice the time and was surprised that it was all over. The second time was just a week or two from my 1st dive, however was a different experience. It was Both exhilarating and consternating. I was excited yet the pessimist in me kept me a bit agitated. I combated and overcame fear with for 2 dive spots, 45 minutes each as our dive went as deep as 35 to 45 feet. The fear and anxiety were worth it, the scenery was amazing. Aladdin’s song of A Whole New World is the perfect description for the scene underwater. A world unlike any other, a whole new ecosystem, large corals looking like mountains, biggest shells I’ve ever seen, kelps, sea urchins, I swear I saw some underwater trees or maybe just aquatic plants.  I swam with different species of fishes and other sea creatures, it was awkward with me barely knowing how to swim.  The experience left me with a profound respect and appreciation for the underwater world.

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TREK

Going on a camping trip has been on my bucket list for a long time (since college) and I manage to scratch it off my list early this year. The place was Lampanag Ridge and Tugisan falls located in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, Philippines. I struggled for the entire 2 to 3 hours hike, had a hard time sleeping on the ground for the first time, combated my fear of heights on the way to Tugisan Falls and the experience may have left me with excruciating muscle pains but from it I gained a better understanding of myself, a sense of pride and fond memories to look back and share in conversations😁

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