Sun

Above photos were my souvenir at the summit of Mount Amuyao. We woke up early in the morning before sun rise, and then we waited for the moment until the sun greeted us. Felt like sun was close to us.

Cordillera Mountain Ranges

Here are some photos that I captured after reaching the summit of Mount Amuyao. For me this kind of scenery is really wonderful and at the same time while enjoying this view I felt relax and relieved that sometimes let my thoughts wonder, how amazing the world we are living in.

The Climb

 

Above photos were few memories that I have with the group who climbed Mount Amuyao last October 2009. When looking at these photos, it does not seem we were going to face a tough and rough climb. All smile in front of camera. Photos are all part of Amuyao Climb photo collection last October 2009.

River

This is one of the nearby river that we saw when the trek started. This is not far from the jump-off aread in Malacana Barlig. Honestly, when I took this picture, it feels like its refreshing, this kind of river is seldom to be found in Metro Manila. Photo above still part of my Amuyao Climb photo collection.

Watery Wednesday

Unnamed Falls At The Mountain Trail Road

While passing at the mountain road on our way to Barlig which is our jump-off area, we were surprised that we will see a great nature view while inside the jeep. Because of this fall, the whole group did a stop over for few minutes to enjoy and appreciate this unnamed falls. Above photos are still part of my Amuyao Climb Collection last Oct 2009.

Watery Wednesday

Ifugao Race - Native Filipino Blood Flows Continue

 

Above photo is one of my souvenir about Ifugao people. They are one of the Filipino natives that we still have today. Their race remain until today and their culture continues to nourish the Filipino heritage with different support from government, non local government and even from international groups. And I hope that their tradition continues until the next and future generations to pass their cultural ties and identity to young Filipino like me. This photo is still part of Mount Amuyao Climb last October 2009.

Mountain Trail Road View

 

These photos above were some snapshots that I had while inside the jeepney on our way to the jump-off area of Mount Amuyao in Barlig. I can say that the road to Barlig is one of the best road I passed by because I can see lots of mountains while traveling in this road. Very different from what I used to see while living in the city.

Skywatch Friday

Famous Banaue Rice Terraces From Viewing Deck

 

 

 

 

 

After we had breakfast, we passed one of the viewing deck of famous Banaue Rice Terraces while on our way to Barlig before we hit the jump off area. The group spent time in this place since this is one of the great place to take pictures together with the amazing terraces. From this place, the amazement that I have while viewing simple terraces at Las Vegas Lodge Banaue to this place become greater since I felt at that time that I am nearer in one of the greatest tourist spot in my country. The feeling was ecstatic. The photos above are still part of Mount Amuyao Climb collection which happened last Oct 2009.

Outdoor Wednesday

Las Vegas Lodge Banaue Bar

With the cold weather that embraces people live in mountain ranges such as Banaue Ifugao, having alcohol or wine helps a lot. Photos captured last Oct 16, 2009, still part of my Mount Amuyao Mountain Climb Collection.

Las Vegas Lodge Banaue - Antiques As It Embraces Banaue Culture

Some cultural antiques display at Las Vegas Lodge Banaue, it seems the owner of the restaurant has a habit to collect this kind of stuff which shows that it embraces Banaue culture, one of the rich culture that we have in the north of Philippines. Photos captured last Oct 16, 2009, still part of Amuyao Climb photo collection.

Breakfast At Las Vegas Lodge Banaue

After a long hours of travel from Manila to Banaue, the group had its breakfast in Las Vegas Lodge Banaue. After we got out from the bus, the morning breeze greets the group and I felt the cold weather in mountains and its a signal that we are already in the area of Cordillera Mountain Ranges.

Photos captured while at Las Vegas Lodge Banaue with some of my mountaineering group last Oct 16, 2009 before the start of our formal climb.

One Of The Banaue Rice Terraces View

Above photos are the earliest Banaue Rice Terraces view that my group found when we arrived in Banaue, Ifugao for our breakfast which around 7AM of October 16, 2009. These kind of views are one of the unique nature views that can be enjoyed in northern part of the Philippines.

Scenic Sunday

Mountains

The photos above were captured last October 16, 2009 while inside the bus on our way to Banaue Ifugao. The place was already in the vicinity of the Cordillera's mountain ranges.

Blue Monday
My World Tuesday
Skywatch Friday

Sky Garden Sculpture - Prism 24

Photo above entitled as "Prism 24", this art sculpture is another art display that can be found in Sky Garden at SM City North Edsa, another artistic creation of Joel Ferraris. Below is the excerpt from the artist blog

PRISM 24

Metal-reinforced fiberglass, airbrushed-painted with automotive lacquer paints, with colored acrylic sheets and internally illuminated by LED lights.

"Modern life, with the presence of highly advanced science and digital technology, simulates a prism. As manmade colors interplaying with natural hues and shades add beauty and vibrancy during the day, the unnatural pre-programmed neon and all artificial lights share with the moon’s borrowed light to illumine the eerily nocturnal darkness shrouded in mystery." JOEL EUGENIO E. FERRARIS, 2008

Photo Friday

Big Gift Box

Photo above is part of my Sky Garden photo collection which shows the season which commonly being celebrated during the month of December. Snapshot captured last November 28, 2009.

Thursday Challenge

Sky Garden Sculpture - Pixel Planes

The photo of the art sculpture above is one if the arts that you can see while walking along the Sky Garden in SM City North Edsa. You can find more information with this sculpture from the artist who made this art itself through his own blog Art in the Sky: PIXEL PLANES

Outdoor Wednesday

Sky Garden Sculpture - Rainbow Water Falls

After I captured some snapshots around the SM Sky Garden, one of the things that caught my attention are the art sculptures displayed in its vicinity. When I am strolling the place I am trying to find the names or titles of the sculptures and the artist that created it but unfortunately there are no information that can be found or that can be read to each art sculpture display. So I checked the net to get those information and I am lucky and was able to find them easily.

The above sculpture was titled as "Rainbow Water Falls" and created by Joel E. Ferraris. I found his own blog and the link that refers to the SM Sky Garden scupltures that he created by himself.

Mellow Yellow Monday

Blue Monday

Ruby Tuesday

Night Water Reflections At Sky Garden

This snapshot was captured last December 2009 while my best friend and I were having a good time in one of the cafe located there. I shot this while I am sitting in a chair and taking sometime to take another sip with my favorite iced caramel latte. This can be found beside the Starbucks at Sky Garden at SM City North Edsa.

Weekend Reflections

Sky Garden Falls

Here's one snaphot of falls that can be found while strolling around the Sky Garden.

 Watery Wednesday

A Glimpse Of Sky Garden From Afar

In Metro Manila, redesigning existing malls which combines nature seems the common theme to attract customers.

In Quezon City, the largest city in Metro Manila consist of prominent malls and one of them is SM City North Edsa which located in EDSA (Epifanio de los Santos Avenue) and North Avenue is one of the mall that followed the trend in new architectural design. They modified their parking area into amazing Sky Garden.

My World Tuesday

Outdoor Wednesday