We decided to do another loop hike but apparently this one took us much longer. We still started late because the bus schedule that we got in Nydalen was I think 10:40 AM or something. Originally we planned to get ready at 9am (and by now, we should have learned that there are bus and metro schedules : p that we can check on the Ruter app -which I don't have we only rely on Malou)
Nydalen bus stop but, we have to take the #51 Bus in the other side of the road
there is a toilet in this mall
apple pie from Baker Hansen
waiting for bus #51 Maridalen
follow the signs
some things to remember while roaming the forest
there are clear signs and paint marks on the trees too
going to Oyungsdammen first
Oyungsdammen -brought sandwiches for lunch
we got to have a picture of Oyungsdammen - had to climb up a steep area for this
This world's not my home Just a-passing through Through this life I wander Treasure stored up yonder Somewhere beyond the blue On my way I learn Through each path I take Every day I'm growing On my way I'm knowing
Heaven's worth the wait
-Anchor for the Soul
by J. Brian Craig
My first day-hike of the year, I'm not really planning on a couple even because age is definitely catching up on me-my right knee hurt after, so I shouldn't forget wearing my knee support next time. There were 11 of us from different departments and I'm just walking behind them with the sweeper following us.
The weather was fair and the trail is dry in most parts. There's no rain even if a few days before that, there were showers so we were kind of hoping for it not to rain and it didn't!
Even with the dry trail, some parts are still slippery because of the small rocks and dry leaves and some of us slipped but imagine if it had rained! The steep cliff is waiting down there-perhaps one will manage to survive it with a few broken bones but then it can be worse-I guess that's the risk but this is supposed to be an easy climb like the ones I have always joined - just fun climbs :) Mt. Nalayag is still the most dangerous for me to date LOL.
0630 trekking approx 2 hrs to summit with some 75 degree hike trails
0745 ETA viewing deck (no sea of clouds at his time)
0830 ETA Mt. Maynoba Summit 662 ASL
1100 ETA falls #7 (can't remember, that's the last one)
12NN Back to jump off about 15 minutes walk down a few stream crossings
1300 Wash up then lunch at another carinderia (I had betamax, pork chops and half rice) 1430 ETD Cayabu, off to Tanay for Balaw Balaw Restaurant 1630 ETA Balaw Balaw Restaurant, Art Gallery and Museum 1800 ETD from resto, off to Lucena 2200 ETA Office
that's a bunch of crunchy crickets for you!
good for 6-8 pax of seafood and pink Balaw Balaw rice
0230 ETD Isabang
0530 ETA Jump Off
0550 Orientation /Prayer with Guide Jaime
0555 Start of trek
0930 ETA Camp site/brunch
0945 2nd rock assent/pix
1230 Estimated Time of Descent
1400 ETA End Point
