Valentine's Date at Mount Batulao
Travel Date: February 14, 2014 It was Valentine’s. That day most couples were celebrating in restaurants, hotels, and resorts. But we want to spend our heart’s day in a different way, so we opted to climb Mount Batulao, a favorite day hike among adventure enthusiasts and mountaineers located in Nasugbu, Batangas. Just 2 hours away from Manila and near to Tagaytay, we did this trail for only a day. Mount Batulao has an elevation of 813 meters. A good start for beginners, but not the easiest mountain to hike. So a day trip can be really tiring. You only have 15 to 30 minutes to rest, then it’s time again to move on. It was my first time to hike a mountain, but not for my boyfriend. Also, I don’t have a proper clothes and shoes. My body was not prepared for this, but I’m determined to reach the highest peak. There were times that I hold on to grasses and stones in order not to slip, because I’m afraid that I might fall. From time to time, I’m a