In my previous blog, I was sharing our remarkable adventure at Dose Cuartos. I was disappointed about the shocking revelation and was still hopeful for the quick rehabilitation of the cave.
We took a 40-minute break before we proceeded to our next journey. I was having fun removing the Amor seco seeds from my leggings as they were irritating to my skin already.
.....after pulling out the seeds that were stuck in my leggings we climbed above the Dose Cuartos to see the wonders outside. The calming effect of everlasting green scenery turned us into relaxation mood. So tranquil and refreshing to see the green vegetation.
Let the adventure begin
I'm not an expert when it comes to mountain climbing and delving into the magical atmosphere at the bottom of the earth can be perilous to me especially that I'm aging. However, my strong determination pushed me to keep going and discover what other wonders were waiting for us that is beneficial to my well-being.
I have trouble descending, my body weight drops and my legs sometimes cannot resist holding it, especially in the slope area. Good thing there are trees where I can grasp the twigs so I won't slip on the rocks. So dangerous but I found this challenging.
After a 10-minute arduous walk, we reached the opening of Patag (Plain) Cave. I was bewildered gazing at the small hole. As I check it out for security, only one person can fit into the opening hole. I wondered what could be there due to the gloomy surrounding.
Finally, after a minute of thinking we decided to get in. We carefully stepped on the solid rocks that serve as the ladder seen right after the mouth of the cave. We have to be cautious in every move because we cannot see what was waiting for us in solitude.
The amazing natural landscape enticed us all. So beautiful! Two rooms look like they were made on purpose which opens up to us. Birds' nests are seen in the ceiling of the cave. I was glad to know that they were not harmed.
Moving forward, we need to turn on our flashlights to illuminate our ways. At a short distance from the entrance, I cannot believe what I saw. There is a bigger hole above that brightens up the wide underground. Everything inside is splendid!
The tremendous scene surrounded us all. I couldn't believe what I saw. I have seen these scenes only in the movie and now the epiphany of the setting in the movies has been experienced.
My imagination power conquered my mind here in an instant. If someone is not familiar with the place and will accidentally step on the opening we have seen above, falling into this very deep underground would cause great harm. This is what made it unique from the other caves visited.
Another amazing view of Patag Cave is the landscape of nature that looks like a grotto. It seems that it was built profoundly by human beings. It is truly extraordinary. It's colorful, is perfectly carved, and is attached to the wall. It is splendid and one-of-a-kind.
Going down to the lower part of the cave is too difficult for me to achieve. It is very steep and I never dared going down.
We heard the dripping of the water and the deafening silence was so amazing. The locals placed pail under the dripping water as they were thinking that this is good to their health once drunk. The clear water appeared to be refreshing and taking a quench of it will satisfy thirst.
Still there was an occurrence of destruction inside as we have eye-witnessed the traces of blasted rocks. We are hoping this will be protected too. There are no appearance of stalagmites and stalactites to the place where we took our pose. So disappointing.
Our hometown has many caves that need protection and love from people. May someday they will be given preference for the benefits of our ecosystem. Even though there was devastation, the cave continues to shine and gives amusement to the tourist who loves to visit. Be captivated and be mesmerized at Patag Cave.
This adventurous journey was full of fun and excitement. I couldn't believe that there are many hidden caves that have different characteristics that will truly give amusement.
Another adventure was unlocked. This outdoor activity keep me physically and mentally healthy. After this physical activity, I have a good sleep at night. It cannot be denied that I was exhausted due to the distance that we have walked but it was full of fun and pleasure.
My mental health was benefited also because reconnecting with nature, looking at the green scene, inhaling the fresh air and the bond that we had are the great factors for me to be mentally stable.
That's all for this blog and to more outdoor activities to be experienced on the weekends.