Hive Philippines Travel and Nature Photography #1162 - by Allmonitors

#1162 - Kabayan Benguet Shots for Sunday.

Hello amazing Hive friends around the world! A very happy Monday to you. I hope this new week starts off on the right foot for everyone. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Monday. May you find inspiration in everything you do today. Stay positive and keep shining bright💎 💎🌞.

Now for our daily shots during the time of our hike to Mount Pulag. My wife, our group of friends and I were busy with excitement.

We made sure to prepare thoroughly, layered up with thermal wear and our bags. Then, we stopped at the Ranger Station and took some photos, documenting our high spirits before the climb began.

The trek started at midnight. The trail was dark, lit only by our flashlights. We walked for hours over roots and rocks. It was exhausting but we pushed forward. By the time we reached the summit it was 4AM.

It was incredibly cold up here, much colder than I expected the last time we climbed. The chill was real, biting and freezing our fingers while the rest of the world down below was still asleep.

We huddled together to keep warm as we waited for the main event, we decided to take some iconic photos. I took a picture of our hiking boots surrounding the marker that signifies the peak of Mount Pulag.

It was a proud moment for us couple, seeing our shoes there after a long trek. We were tired but the atmosphere was on fire. Then, the sky started to change as the darkness gave way to shades of orange. When the sunrise finally broke, it was absolutely beautiful.

The famous sea of clouds appeared beneath us in the golden light of the morning sun. All our exhaustion vanished instantly as we watched the sunrise for the first time from the roof of Mount Pulag. It was a magical and unforgettable sight with my wife.

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Shot taken in Kabayan Benguet, Philippines.