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We stopped for home brew Robusta coffee at Datu Umboy's hut with a view of the countryside. @becomingfilipino
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We started our trek early 8am to the foot of Mt. Maagnaw for the tribal ritual. @becomingfilipino
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Thanks to Kyle @becomingfilipino for masterminding this awesome climb :)
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My favorite trail mix with fried mango, m&m, nuts, corniks, cashew, nagaraya
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Datu Umboy's Pamuhat ritual from the Talaandig Tribe where a chicken is sacrificed for the safety of the community and the mountaineers from the enchanted spirits of the mountain. @becomingfilipino
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It's an animist x Christian ritual / healing altar. @becomingfilipino This is where we will do a ritual to offer a Chicken for the environment and for the safety of our trek. @becomingfilipino
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The ritual place at Datu Ambuy's hut.
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Honored to get a happiness headband and a signature SMile signboard photo with Kyle @becomingfilipino
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The climb to basecamp takes about one hour or so with stops along the way with @becomingfilipino and Reina