AGE OF ROCK: Between 635,000 ± 80,000 and 1.1 ±; 0.09 million years
LAST ERUPTION: 1993 (deaths reached to 847)
Located on the island of Luzon, near the tripoint of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga
** source: net
Our Nov 2011 climb was cancelled the day we flew to Manila.
According to our contact, the road was damaged because of the rain.
I just won't stop till I get to see this place.
Finally after my hot air balloon stint, we had a side trip to Mt Pinatubo. [Feb 12, 2012]
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| MAJESTIC VIEW - our reward |
Nature landscaped the place beautifully.
Even the turquoise, aquamarine-ish crater water is unexplainable.
One this is a bit scary though, its depth is still undetermined.
So don't swim too far.
I read quite a few blogs & most of them have a shoe/sandal casualty.
Our group wasn't exempted from this.
Atty J's trusty shoes did its sweet surrender in Pinatubo too. :p
We trekked a bit fast that time because the weather cooperated.
It was overcast and the chilly wind helped a lot.
You can also cross the crater lake for a fee (Php 400/boat) which we did.
We don't want to miss a thing. LOL!
The water temperature is normal but when you take a dip and submerge your feet in the sand,
you'll definitely jump. It is hot!
So wear slippers when swimming.
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| THE OTHER SIDE |
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| 4X4 RIDE! |
Stop at McDonald's at the Capas junction.
** don't know how much the bus fare is. Our starting point is Clark, Pampanga.
2. Trike ride Capas --> Sta Julianna v.v.
Sta Julianna is where the Tourism office is. Starting point of 4x4 ride.
Php 800/trike 4-5 pax
Travel time: 45 mins
Contact: Kuya R - 09108332843
3. 4x4 ride Sta Julianna - Pinatubo jump-off point
Php 3,000 - 4x4 4-5 pax
Travel time: 1 hr
Php 500\4x4 - guide fee
Php 300\pax - conservation fee.
Php 200\pax - optional. Packed lunch. Better inform them in advance.
Contact: Kuya Windell Mercado - 09196084313
* He is the president of the 4x4 club. ^__^. Very humble.
4. the trek starts.
Normally, 2-3 hours per way.
Go! Go! Go!
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| LAHAR MOUNTAIN ^_^ |
All our hardships paid off.
The view is indeed majestic.
You'll hear a lot of ooohhhs, ahhhsss, and "Thank You, Lord".
Believe me. I even want to go back.
Well. well. It looks like my imaginary superhero powers did not work that day. :) But I'm glad you finally made it to Pinatubo, because otherwise, it will continue to nag you for all eternity. (eternity gyud!!!)
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