Saturday, January 5, 2008

A treasure trove called Mt. Apo


          Nature’s beauty is so vast to behold yet only few ones were given the chance to witness its beauty. Being one of the lucky ones, I cannot contain the richness of my experience so I have to share it with you.
            I once imagined myself bathing on a sauna luxuriating together with the elite of the society and rejuvenating myself in the artificial warm vapor. But as I did, reality set in. My fantasy is still far from where I am now.
            Good news from a friend came to me that a natural sauna lies in nature. That was when I embarked on a journey early in the morning, expecting to arrive at the foot of the Philippine’s highest peak, the Mt. Apo, before noon.
            Traveling with just motorcycle with the hours running fast, I watched the rolling verdant mountains on our way to Digos City. Anxiety filled my heart because it was almost noontime when we passed Bansalan and I asked myself, “Where could that sauna be? Is it still far?”