The Diary Game Season 3|[Week 19]|[09/29/2021]|MY 10 HOURS OF ADVENTURE

Hello Steemit and Steemit Philippines,its me @carine1988 and these is my entry to the Daily Diary Game Contest.

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Today Im going to share the tiring yet fulfilling adventure I had together with my cousins,its a long planned yet never had the chance to happen because of the pandemic,we almost forgot about it but then luckily were free and had every time and more enthusiasm and determination to make it happen so we decided to finally go trekking in to the mountains of Cebu.

MORNING

I woke up at 5:30,had a quick breakfast,take a bath and grab my backpack.In the bag I had a pair of t-shirt,a liter of Warer,face towel,shades,a bar of chocolate and a full charged cellphone for picture taking.My cousin said it wasn't a hard trail since were not a pro to take on Spartan trails,its good for beginners and someone who loves to hike.We are told to wear comfortable clothes that can protect us from the sun and skin irritation.We head out at 6:30 and arrived at Gaisano Grand Talamban by 7+,we bought our lunch at a nearby fastfood chain.We rent a habal-habal to take us to the starting point,when we get there we fill up some forms,had a little briefing about safety and before heading we had a little stretching and say a little prayer for guidance,and off we go.Our goal is to climb and reach the summit of SIRAO PEAK in Busay and were taking the Budlaan-Sirao Trail. We started smoothly and little by little finding ourselves ascending and descending the hills of the trail,after a couple walks we reach the Budlaan falls,our first stop,we take rest do sightseeing and picture taking on the boulders of the riverside.It felt calm and we did enjoy the wind blowing although its getting warmer because the sun is up,one cant still feel the heat because of the tall trees,spreading its crown for shades.

As we continue the journey we passed through another waterfall and hikers going from different direction.We then face the most challenging part whichbis to climb a rock wall to get to the other side.Im quite afraid og heights but I manage to cross because of some hikers help.By 11 we arrived at a small hut which sells freshly picked buko,its a must to drink buko juice for both replenishment and refreshment,its our second stop of the trail.We bid goodbye to the friendly owners and head to a little mossy forest and then we arrived to a vast field of green grass,just like those fields we see in a kid show Teletubbies,the place was formerly a golf course.Then there's a small community were we can buy foods for viand so we opt to had our lunch in one of the store,it was our third stop.

NOONTIME

After lunch and rest we continue the trail and these is my favorite part of the trail because on our way we pass through fields of different flowers and chilli farms and then thers rhe never ending fields of crops and that part of the climb is where you get to see the view of the northern district of Cebu and the Mactan Chanel,it was quite a sight to behold and little by little we can now feel the scorching heat of the sun as we come nearer to Kan-irag Camping site.We politely pay our passing fee did our water refill on the store,eat our chocolates for energy as we our about to climb the summit of Sirao Peak.On the foot of the summit is a field of flowers then we enter the forest climbing uphill,I did enjoy the view though I feel my toes are getting numb,the excitement of getting to the peak is a strong driving force to continue the course.After passing to the forest we are now facing the field of Cogon Grass.A hiker walks ahead of us to make a safe path and to make sure thers no snake on the way and by quarter before 2 we reach the Sirao Peak.

I feel proud of myself and fullfilled while overlooking the panoramic view of Cebu and its neighboring cities.At the top the wind is coldy blowing amidst the heat,we can clearly see even from a distant the blue ocean and its horizon,the feeling is very rewarding.We stayed for an hour talking,taking pictures and simply lying there and enjoying the view of nature.

Finally we we decided to descend,continue another walk until we reach the highways.We rode a motorcycle that takes us to the JMall,we go inside the mall change our clothes in the comfort room,look for aplace to eat and head way back home.

NIGHT TIME

It was indeed a tiring day,and as I write these I can still remember there where times I dont have the energy to walk anymore because my knees hurt and my toes are getting numb but having or setting your mind for a goal its driving me to go for it and reach the summit,Im starting to like these idea of climbing because of the fulfillment it brings,I know these body will hurt big time tomorrow but still Im thankful that a Did these adventure.

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Im inviting my kuyas @marlon82,@reyarobo and @badz04 to take part of sharing there daily life.

...thank you for dropping by😊

@carine1988