What really happens when you hike.

The Crater of Mt. Pinatubo

Most of us support the fact that hiking is an escape from your reality when in fact it is more than that. It's actually another reality you immerse yourself in to be part of nature. To gain the calmness of the environment you're currently in.

5 things I like about the hike:

1) The Trail

This part is actuall double edged because you would either be amazed or end up being miserable. Hiking without proper training is surely a drag because you try to overthink on what you're doing with your life. 😅 Spending money just to tire yourself up but in a positive perspective, hiking surely beats what indoor activities can offer.

2) Away from Technology

Not really but most of your phone's function cancels out. You'll mostly use your phone as a camera rather than a communication device. Not sure if this applies to all but it's soothing for me to be away from the stress of online medias.

3) The locals

Here in the Philippines, it's required to have a local guide that will accompany you in the Mountains. If you're the type to talk a lot, squeezing out conversations from anyone, you'll definitely enjoy talking to the locals because the'll provide you with a conversation that you rarely get within the barriers of the city.

4) Company

Being with a group that shares a common interest is amazing. It's like having a group wherein you can be a different you without totally being different. It's really hard to express in my terms but I guess if you understood my cloudy statement then I'll just leave it as that. 😂

Also, no matter how simple the food you packed for the group. The taste becomes really exquisite because what you eat really depends on what you can bring. 😅

5) The Summit

The view of the summit is the most miraculous part of the trail. The view that sips in your body removing all the pains of the trek. The comfort of mother nature that hugs your body to squeeze out all exhaustion.

It's only for a while actually, because after the picture taking, deciding to continue the hike will be another drag 😂

Climbing a mountain is one those mini goals you fulfill in short terms but the experience is still worth every effort, even if it's just for a while.