The trail was familiar, but the perspective was new. This was how The Art of Noticing: Reading the Land renewed my love for hiking the mountains of the Philippines. I came across this 3-part workshop series on Instagram and immediately signed up for its first installment, held at the La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City,…
Author: Carmie Dulguime
I started this digital journal initially for self-expression -- because this is what I do. I write for my profession and for my passion.
Then it dawned on me that what I was doing was selfish.
I found new inspiration in Proverbs 31:8: Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Through the years, I have met people from various walks of life with stories that deserve to be told. Unfortunately, not all of them have the gift of gab. So I presented myself to them, giving them the voice that they need to share their stories. Stories that inspire, cry out, reach out, provide unspoken truth.
Beginner-friendly dayhiking in the Philippines: Mt. Manalmon, Mt. Gola and Mt. Matinik
I was running low on water, and wondering how I’m still standing. I was struggling to fight back dizziness and nausea, telling myself that this is not how I would want to die. No, really. I have heard of much younger hikers who never finished a hike out of sheer exhaustion, and this Madlum trifecta has claimed at least one, according to one of our guides.
Alang Salacsac tri-peak: a hike for typhoon survivors of Cebu
I have been contemplating on hanging up my hiking shoes for good. At 59 nursing a delicate heart condition, I’m considering turning to less physically demanding activities. It’s tough because I love the outdoors.
Mt. Manabu and how a minor hike turned into a difficult traverse
When we finally got out of the river crossings, medium rain started to fall. I had no idea how far along we were from the next peak, so I kept praying that we all make it through safe and sound and not get stranded within the thick rainforest.
Traversing the Malarayat Mountain Range for a Cause
I should have taken a nap at the summit of Mt. Malepunyo the way the others did. Maybe that could’ve given me the extra energy I needed. Or maybe not. The important thing is, I’ve said my AMEN to the best of my ability and capability.
beingKirei 