Hive Philippines Travel and Nature Photography #1161 - by Allmonitors

#1161 - Dingalan Aurora Shots for Saturday.

A pleasant Saturday my wonderful Hive family all over the world! I hope this weekend is treating you kindly so far. Saturdays are special because they give us that precious gift of time to do the things we love with the people we care about most. Wishing everyone a day filled with laughter, good food and relaxation. Stay safe, have fun and keep enjoying the Hive life😍.

Now for our daily shots around noon when my wife, our friend Dandreb and I arrived in Dingalan, Aurora. Our first stop was the famous Pacific Viewdeck. The hike up to the deck was short which was a relief since the sun was high up in the sky.

The view from the deck was magnificent. Standing there, we could see the vast Pacific Ocean meeting the horizon with the rugged mountains and lush greenery surrounding us.

After absorbing in the view at the deck, we decided to go on to the next spot known as the "Batanes of the North." However, were only wearing sandals. The trail was much more challenging than we expected. Because of the recent weather, the path was slippery and very muddy. The ascent was tough. With every step, our sandals would sink into the mud and we had to be careful not to slide back. My wife was frustrated and tired and so Dandreb and I encouraged her to keep going, promising with the view would be worth the struggle.

When we finally reached the top, we realized the struggle was indeed worth it. The view of the "Batanes of the North" was breathtaking. We were covered in mud and exhausted but standing there with my wife and Dandreb was a moment of pure victory.

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Shot taken in Dingalan Aurora, Philippines.