Perrysonal

'There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.' I was optimistic about my third climb to Mount Pulag. The months of planning the trip with my hiking group, Tarlac Outdoor Club, was easy since I’ve done it before. We previously had our Pulag climb on April 21-22, so I know exactly what to do. There were 15 people who made it to the list compared to just 7 when we had our climb in April. I thought having more companions would be better. It was fun travelling and hiking with lots of people, especially with friends. The more, the merrier they say. I thought we were having fun but then unexpected things happened, which made my whole Pulag experience one, if not the worst hike I had ever done. It was heartbreaking. The absence of sea of clouds at the summit, and the presence of crowds at the trail and at the summit made it even worse. What really transpired in my third time in Pulag was something unexpected and it later changed everything - about my conv...