Hiking

71-2313 – View from Mt. Ayaas

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Yesterday we went for our regular monthly day hike – this time up Mt. Ayaas in Barangay Mascap, Rodriguez, Rizal. This sketch might look like all my other sketches from mountain tops, but for me what’s important is the observation involved in doing a sketch when I get there. This hike didn’t take us more than 1 ½ hours to get to the peak, but it was really hot and sunny so we all drank gallons of water and cold drinks. Plus I am tinged red in various places, despite the generous application of SPF50 sun block!

Sat-25-Feb-2023

2054 – Vhal on Mt. Pamitinan

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Here is a sketch from last weekend – done after a short but hot hike to the top of Mt. Pamitinan in Rodriguez. Getting to get to the top involved a lot of struggling up endless spiky rocks. To the right is a rock where our guide helped take some photos that looked like we were hanging over a huge drop (apparently like everyone does on this hike).

Sun-8-May-2022

1759 – Rangyas Peak 883 masl

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Yesterday we went on a day hike up Mt. Batolusong. As usual we left home later than planned (my fault) so by the time we got to the third peak (Rangyas at 883 metres above sea level) it was noon and roasting hot. There were fantastic views though – this quick sketch is of Laguna lake with Talim island in the middle. Behind this is the southern part of Metro Manila. It was worth it, but today…everything aches!

Sun-20-June-2021