Alicia Panoramic Park
By YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23530)
United Kingdom
September 25, 2018 5:18am CST
When I was young, I asked myself why people climb mountains? If it's just for the breathtaking view they can always just look at photographs they can even have it in HD. Skip the sweats, skip the pains, skip the exhaustion, and skip the hardships.
But then I realised now that human beings crave to aspire for something. I learned that the view is always better appreciated when you've endured hardships along the way. The memories of the climb make the view more unforgettable and valuable.
Climbing mountains satisfies a yearning of the heart. Yearning to overcome obstacles and conquer the world. It makes us fall in love with hard work and appreciate life. Yes, we can always take the easy way out, but, we can also persevere for something absolutely priceless.
Photo is taken by me. Alicia Panoramic Park after 2 hours of climb.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
25 Sep 18
Thank you. I loved that place. 2 hours to climb and 2 hours to go back down. It was a plight. Have you ever climbed a mountain before?
@Mavic123456 (21891)
• Thailand
25 Sep 18
@flapiz looks like, Yes, we had to different mountains and I also have a lot of beautiful aeral panoramic views.
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
25 Sep 18
Oh my gosh that is breathtaking view.
And my, you take this photo, so wonderful. And you climbed all the way here to have this beautiful image.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
25 Sep 18
It was breathtaking. The photo doesn’t do it justice. I took it with and iPhone X. No heavy cameras for me.
@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
26 Sep 18
What could have been when you are standing there, wow.
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
25 Sep 18
About five years ago when I still live in the Philippines, my friends and I would regularly get together for a few days to climb mountains and camp out. It was rough but it was fun. I have never felt more alive and more secure with my friends than spending time with them in nature and relying to each other to make the climb successful. Plus, we always lose weight by the time we’re done so that’s always a plus.
The view and the feeling of success once we reach the summit is one of the greatest feelings. It’s a good way to detox and refresh.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
25 Sep 18
It is indeed a different feeling of fulfilment and it’s really, really good to lose weight! I wish to do it regularly but my friends aren’t really very fit. One almost fainted twice on our way up. I am yet to try camping. First I need a tent and some fit friends to do it with me. :)
Which mountain do you and your friends go to?
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
25 Sep 18
is that in bohol? how long did you stay there?
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
25 Sep 18
@hereandthere Our tour guide said so. As long as you camp responsibly. No littering. They implement strict fines for littering.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
25 Sep 18
@flapiz but is camping allowed at the top?
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Sep 18
That looks like a lot of work. I think I'll just sit here in the comfort of my home and look at the photo! haha
Seriously, I love hiking, and love mountain climbing. I try to do as much backpacking as I can, and often go for a week or more at a time. Like you said, the effort you put into it is absolutely priceless, and many life lessons and great memories are made along the way. I've also seen some amazing sunrises and sunsets from some of my mountain hikes.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
26 Sep 18
I am not so adventurous before but I fell in love with a traveler and now I just want to backpack and travel all the time. Problem is as an Asian I have family pressures and expectations. If I backpack frequently they might think I’m being selfish and neglecting my filial duties.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
29 Sep 18
@moffittjc Maybe if I get married and not have kids too early I can have a little more freedom and less expectations from family. I would love to travel a lot with my partner.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Sep 18
@flapiz Family pressures and expectations sure can get in the way of people living their lives to the fullest! I hope you are able to find a good balance between family duties and your newfound sense of adventure!
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
25 Sep 18
Thanks Maezee. It’s a memory I’m going to keep. Do you climb or trek?
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Sep 18
That is a stunning view that you captured.
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@dave121495 (1294)
• Philippines
27 Sep 18
We always tend to climb may it be mountains or dealings in our life. It is always an uphill battle.
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