One easy way to enjoy nature in Metro Manila is to go to La Mesa Eco Park in Fairview, Quezon City. Here you could do various activities like photography, picnic, biking or just stroll around to enjoy nature.
Frogs at work and other pics taken at the park.
Mount Pulag has three distinct forest layers namely: pine forest, mossy forest, and grassland. This is an end of a fern that is common in the mossy forest area.
If you are wondering why it is called mossy forest, the picture below will answer your question.
These pictures were taken last Easter Sunday (March 23, 2008) from the summit of Mount Pulag. It was an amazing experience even if it’s my 2nd time already. Indeed, the sea of clouds and the sunrise presents a different perspective this time.
Going to Mount Pulag is quite easy if you have prepared your itinerary very well. It is important to plan your trip ahead of time and have the necessary camping gears ready. And, oh yes, be ready for the chilling temperature which may go down to 0 degrees C.
If you plan to go there, please schedule your planned itinerary ahead of time with the DENR office. You may contact them at 09203013932. It is always safe to make a reservation as early as possible since there is a limit on the number of people allowed to visit the park.
A 2-3 day itinerary is enough if you are coming from Manila. We normally follow these skeds, you may adjust it depending on your preference and mode of transportation:
From Baguio to Ranger Station and vice versa, you may contact Mang Elias at 09262698628. The ongoing rate is Php 8,000 per jeep, back and forth.
DENR Fee: Total of Php 175 per head.
Guide Fee: We paid Php 100 each ( we were 11). Fees may vary depending on your number.
Porter: Php 500 per head, back and forth.
The following are the gears I think are important to become comfortable when visiting Mount Pulag:
Presenting the latest Windows 2008…made from capiz shells. This picture was taken from one of the cottages at Caliraya Recreation Center.
I was amazed to see this rainbow –reminds me how God promised not to punish mankind again by flood. This picture also caught a plane passing just below the top arch of the rainbow.
I don’t know the name of this flower. If you do, please leave a comment so I can name it accordingly. This picture was taken in front of our house from one of the plants in pots of my sister. I like its striking red color and I was thankful that it looked good in the picture.
Ok, here’s my first post ever. I looked for all the pics I’ve taken and decided to make this one my first since I really love the blue sky as background. This was taken around 4:30PM of Jan.1, 2007 just outside our house.
I especially like this picture since I won’t be able to take similar picture from the exact view. My neighbor recently cut down the coconut tree to give way to a new house.
