Our day 3 starts a little less cold given the nice tarp at Camp Basingon sheltering our tent.
After eating our full-packed breakfast, fixing our packed lunch, break camp and uttering a prayer; we started our trek. Time check 9am. Our next stop, Camp Bubong.
It was a rolling terrain with much lesser fallen trees obstructing the way. Much more easier compared to our Day 1 but still leeches are on the loose. I decided to just shrug them off as we continued with today's itinerary which is Lake Venado.
By 10:30am, we arrived at Camp Bubong. A much smaller campsite which can only accommodate 3-4 tents. The campsite was somewhat similar to that of Camp Basingon minus the makeshift tarp. After 3 minutes of rest, we started walking again.
We encountered a closed trail sign on the way thus choosing the left trail and following my climb buddy's foot marks. Little did we know that we'll be heading the trail of Colan which is on the other side far off Lake Venado.
Around 12:30pm, we trekked a steep trail and arrived at a stream which holds a nice waterfall. Too bad that it was blocked by the thick bamboo-like plants on the left.
After eating our full-packed breakfast, fixing our packed lunch, break camp and uttering a prayer; we started our trek. Time check 9am. Our next stop, Camp Bubong.
It was a rolling terrain with much lesser fallen trees obstructing the way. Much more easier compared to our Day 1 but still leeches are on the loose. I decided to just shrug them off as we continued with today's itinerary which is Lake Venado.
By 10:30am, we arrived at Camp Bubong. A much smaller campsite which can only accommodate 3-4 tents. The campsite was somewhat similar to that of Camp Basingon minus the makeshift tarp. After 3 minutes of rest, we started walking again.
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| Time check at Camp Bubong |
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| Selfie at Camp Bubong with Willy on the background. |
Around 12:30pm, we trekked a steep trail and arrived at a stream which holds a nice waterfall. Too bad that it was blocked by the thick bamboo-like plants on the left.
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| The stream along Colan trail. |
Almost 2 hours had past when we finally arrived at an open foggy slope. The fog made it harder to navigate since no trail were in sight. We decided to wait until the fog cleared up.
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| The open foggy slope....creeps me out until now. |
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| A showcase of colorful flora along Colan trail. |
After waiting for 5 minutes, a view appeared in front of us. It's vegetation area. Luckily, a village local was nearby and directed us to Tumpis Village.
While resting on the foggy slope, I got the chance to talk with Sir Joshua on how we'd go about the detour mishap that we had. We spent a good 20 minutes customizing (together with Willy and King) our itinerary.
The team decided to go down Tumpis Village and spent the night there. Our guide, Willy decided not to push through with the climb anymore as he had suffered injury on both feet. I felt bad because his feet are slightly swollen but relieved at the same time that we're in a village which meant that an assistance was much easier and closer to civilization. I can't imagine if that happened and we're still in the middle of the forest.
We settled our wet and tired body at the humble abode of Sir Judy (or Jodi....my bad for not getting his complete and correct name). We also decided to get a local guide that will lead us to Mt. Apo summit via Tinikaran trail.
After everything has been settled, we fixed our tent to dry and some of our clothes as well. And for sidetrip...we went to a nearby chapel wherein a Christmas celebration was being held.
While resting on the foggy slope, I got the chance to talk with Sir Joshua on how we'd go about the detour mishap that we had. We spent a good 20 minutes customizing (together with Willy and King) our itinerary.
The team decided to go down Tumpis Village and spent the night there. Our guide, Willy decided not to push through with the climb anymore as he had suffered injury on both feet. I felt bad because his feet are slightly swollen but relieved at the same time that we're in a village which meant that an assistance was much easier and closer to civilization. I can't imagine if that happened and we're still in the middle of the forest.
We settled our wet and tired body at the humble abode of Sir Judy (or Jodi....my bad for not getting his complete and correct name). We also decided to get a local guide that will lead us to Mt. Apo summit via Tinikaran trail.
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| View of nearby mountain at Tumpis Village. |
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| Don't give up now....we're almost there. |
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| Christmas celebration and mass at Tumpis chapel. |
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| Breads, biscuits and coffee were served. |
Here's the detailed Day 3 itinerary.
DAY 3
DAY 3
0700 wake up call
0730 prepare breakfast.
0800 breakfast. Break camp.
0900 start trek
1028 ETA Camp Bubong. Rerouted to Colan trail due to bad weather.
1230 ETA Falls
1415 ETA Tumpis vegetation area. Rest.
1530 ETA Tumpis village. Pitch tent at Sir Judy's place.
2130 lights off
Watch for Day 4.
Till then!
Watch for Day 4.
Till then!
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