Friday, September 24, 2010

Atop the Highest Mountain in the Philippines

"Literally the 'grandfather' of all mountains, Mt. Apo is a volcano that has never blown its top and at 2,954 meters is the highest peak in the Philippines. Local tribes believe deities reside near the summit and worship it as a sacred mountain. Situated in the island of Mindanao, Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines and Southeast Asia's second highest. Known to the natives as kingdom of the mountain god, Apo Sandawa". ~words from Riza, a co-mountaineer

Conquering the highest peak in the country, I had the the beautiful escape of my life. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I could climb this mighty mountain. Thanks to nature for providing me the gift.  I'll definitely go back there.

Mt. Apo Traverse Climb. September 8-12, 2010.