mountains
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Climbing Mount Finaratan: Maducayan’s Hidden Treasure
Dried leaves carpeted the forest floor, vibrant orchids bloomed as they hung delicately from moss-draped branches, and thick, emerald moss blanketed ancient tree trunks. Birds flitted through the canopy, their cheerful chirping echoing through the trees, while the faint murmur… Continue reading
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Have You Ever Hiked After the Rain?
I started my hike at the foot of the mountain just after the rain had passed. The air felt fresh and alive, filled with the scent of wet earth and woodland. Everything shimmered with leftover raindrops – the leaves, the… Continue reading
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“Be Like Water”
There’s something about being near water that just calms the soul. Maybe it’s the sound-the way a river flows softly over rocks, or the sudden, powerful rush of a waterfall. Or maybe it’s the feeling when you touch it-cool, alive,… Continue reading
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Into My Hometown Forest
Lately, I’ve been reminiscing about a quiet hike I took back in 2023-one of those simple moments that stayed with me. After spending too much time in Baguio City, surrounded by its busy streets and concrete corners, I felt the… Continue reading